Open Church
We are committed to an Open Church policy throughout the week, as a means
of witnessing to the Christian life in the city centre. In this, we aim
to make full use of our resources of buildings and people.
Open Sanctuary
The church sanctuary is open for at least part of each weekday, to all
who may wish to come in, for sight-seeing, quiet or prayer. It is staffed
by volunteers. One of our lay workers or the Minister is often
available too, to talk and listen to visitors.
Prayer service
Every Wednesday lunchtime, from 12.30 to 12.50, a short prayer service is held in the
church (in front of the covenant prayer tapestry).
This is an opportunity for those visiting and working in the city
centre to spend a few minutes in prayer.
Wednesday coffee
Every Wednesday morning, we serve coffee and tea to the public from 10.00
to 12.00. This is a very popular venue for shoppers.
Lunchbreak
Every Friday from 11.30 to 1.30 pm, inexpensive lunches are served to
the public. An excellent range of home-cooked food is served, including
soup, sandwiches, salads, cakes and desserts. It serves as a friendly
meeting place, and we see many regular customers.
Lunchbreak
Rainbow House
Rainbow House is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10.30
to 2.00 pm in the large hall. This drop-in centre for accompanied pre-school
children offers inexpensive snacks and lunches, children's portions, space
to play, toys, books, climbing frame and baby feeding and changing facilities.
For more information contact the co-ordinator during opening times or
via the church office. Rainbow House
Phab Club
The Oxford Phab club for young people, some of whom have a physical
disability, meets at Wesley Memorial each Friday at 7.30.
Phab Club
Other Organisations
The church premises also provide a base
for voluntary organisations including
Cruse,
a national charity which offers help to those who have been bereaved,
Christian Aid,
the overseas aid agency, and Aspire, an Oxford-based
charity committed to providing real opportunities for homeless people.
In these and other ways, we seek to emphasise our commitment to society
beyond the church doors.
Room Hire
The church has various rooms that are available for hire.
For more details see Room Hire.
