Welcome to Wantage Baptist Church!
We’re an independent evangelical church bursting with life, diversity, and warmth. Our congregation spans all ages and cultures, creating a vibrant community where everyone belongs. Whether you’ve been walking with God for years or are just curious about faith, you’ll find a place here.
We’re blessed to be right in the heart of a growing, energetic market town; a perfect place for a church family committed to loving God and loving people.
As you come into the building and look straight ahead to the central arch, you will see a wooden cross and the words, “Jesus Christ Is Lord”. Jesus is our primary focus as a church, as we seek to glorify him and worship him in spirit and truth (John 4:24). We look to the two greatest commandments as our guiding principles (Matthew 22:37-40):
To love the Lord God with all our heart, soul and mind
Love your neighbour as yourself
Join us for Sunday worship at 10:30am, a joyful gathering of song, prayer, Bible teaching, and heartfelt connection. As a Bible-centred church, we focus on clear, relevant teaching that brings Scripture to life and speaks into the world we live in today. Whether on Sundays or mid-week, our aim is to help you grow in faith, live for God with confidence and joy, and experience a vibrant, personal relationship with Him through our Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Kids are fully catered for too, with classes for all ages and a welcoming crèche, so the whole family can experience church together. Children and young people are a vibrant part of who we are, with a lively youth ministry and classes for all ages who gather together in the youth rooms during the service. A caring crèche is available for our youngest children, staffed by a capable and trusted team who look after your little ones while you listen to God’s Word
Our worship blends traditional and modern music, heartfelt prayer and regular communion. We’re a diverse, welcoming family, people of all ages, backgrounds and stories and we work hard to make our services accessible and meaningful for everyone.
A typical Sunday includes worship, Bible reading, testimony and preaching, followed by relaxed fellowship over tea and coffee. On the third Sunday of each month, we share Communion together and all who know Jesus as Saviour are invited.
We’d love to see you in person, there’s nothing like experiencing worship together! Can’t make it? No problem. Join us live on our YouTube Channel and be part of the service wherever you are!
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Wantage Baptist enjoys fellowship with a number of local evangelical churches, as well as membership of the FIEC.