ABOUT US

What is Headington Baptist Church like? Hopefully you'll get a flavour of our church here.
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MEET THE TEAM

Lots of people serve at Headington Baptist Church.  Here are a few of us who have specific roles and responsibilities.  Feel free to click through the slider below to find out more about some of the people involved.

Ian Mcdonald (Minister)

Ian joined the team at HBC in 2020. He grew up in North East England where he started in ministry with young people. Following 4 years at Tees Valley YFC and studying for a degree in Youth, Community Work and Theology he worked with Bunyan Baptist Church, Stevenage as Youth Pastor. Ian 2013 Ian...
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James Bloice-Smith (Pastor)

James has been minister at Headington Baptist Church since 1996. James is married to Marion and has a son, Daniel, who works as an engineer, and a daughter, Naomi, who is a teacher.  His interests include people in general, getting into boats whenever possible, the Headington community and...
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Wendy Van Den Broek (Church Secretary)

Wendy grew up in Headington Baptist Church and has been a member since her teens. She is married to Jonathan and has two adult children. As a family they lived in West Africa for 12 years serving with a mission organisation. They continue to work for the same organisation, based here in the UK,...
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Elise Murray (Administrator)

Elise joined the team at HBC in 2023. She finished studying Early Childhood studies at Oxford Brookes University in 2022. Elise now has two roles, one at HBC as the administrator and one at Barton Community Church as their Children and Families worker.

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A Rough Guide To Sunday Mornings…

10.30am – Service Begins

All-Age Songs and music

10.50am Children and Youth go to their groups.

Worship songs, Prayer & Intercessions

11.10am A Bible-based message

Prayer (monthly Communion)

Time of sung Worship

11.45am Children and Youth Groups finish

Tea and coffee served

Children & Families

There is plenty going on for children and families at HBC.  Toddler groups on Tuesday, Powerpack Weekly on Tuesdays too, Sessions on Sundays and events and one-off celebrations throughout the year.

Children & Familes Page

Youth

Youth has a variety of gatherings throughout the week.  Tuesdays @ 6, Wednesday Bible study, mid-week events and Sunday night.

Youth Page

CONNECT Groups

Our Connect Groups meet during the week and are an ideal opportunity to connect with God, each-other and the wider world. The groups meet for study, prayer, fellowship and they also aim to have a more external focus which includes supporting one of the church’s mission partners.

CONNECT Groups

How To Find Us

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Address:
78, Old High Street, Headington
Oxford OX3 0SW
01865 763572

Is there parking?
There is no parking on site. Parking restrictions on Old High Street are active on Sundays.   There is limited 2 hour parking in the area – be careful how you read the signs.  There is pay and display parking available at Waitrose, OX3 9HP.

Can I cycle?
Yep! We have plenty of space for you to lock up your bikes.

Can I get there by bus?
Absolutely. We are 5 minutes walk out from Headington where there are plenty of bus stops.

What should I wear?
There is no dress code; just wear whatever you’re comfortable in.

 

Need to make contact?

Our address and details are:

78, Old High Street, Headington
Oxford OX3 0SW
01865 763572

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