Calvary Chapel Oxford

Established in January 2001, this congregation is dedicated to expository Bible teaching, covering the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation. They emphasize the principle that Christ will build His Church, fostering a community where believers encourage one another toward righteousness and live lives that honor God. (ccox.church)

Affiliated with the Calvary Chapel Association (CCA), a global fellowship of over 2,000 churches that emerged from the 'Jesus movement' in California during the late 1960s, this church is part of Calvary Chapel UK. The CCA is not a denomination but a fellowship of independent churches sharing common doctrine and ministry philosophy. (ccox.church)

The church's doctrinal emphasis includes the pre-millennial rapture of the church, which influences their daily lives and spiritual practices. They live in expectancy, motivating daily holiness, watch the signs of the times in world current affairs, actively support the persecuted church, and pray against the growing prejudice against the faith in the UK and the EU. They also pray for present-day Israel and support Jewish believers in Israel, taking seriously the warnings throughout the New Testament about the rise of false teachers, false doctrines, and apostasy in the church during the 'last days.' Most importantly, they hold the 'blessed hope' of the return of their Lord in their hearts, a hope that transcends personal struggles and empowers them to express the love of God to all people. (datanyze.com)

In addition to regular services, the church hosts various events and conferences. For instance, in April 2022, they hosted the "Awaiting His Return - Oxford 2022" Bible Prophecy Conference at the Odeon Magdalen Street in Oxford, attended by a capacity crowd of 600 people. The conference featured speakers Amir Tsarfati and Mike Golay from Behold Israel, and Thomas Fretwell from the Ezra Foundation. (calvarychapel.uk)

Their radio broadcast schedule includes programs such as "The Word for Today" by Chuck Smith, "Real Life Radio" by Jack Hibbs, and "According to the Scriptures" by Damian Kyle, among others. These programs are available throughout the week, providing continuous teaching and worship. (calvarychapel.uk)

Overall, this congregation is committed to teaching God's Word, fostering a community of believers who support and encourage one another, and engaging in various activities that promote spiritual growth and outreach.