Events

Support efforts to prepare and run the Oxford Winter House, a shelter for the unhoused in Oxford that will run 24/7 from December 1 to February 28, regardless of outdoor temperature. Paid staff and trained volunteers will provide a warm bed, food, social service, skills training, support, and companionship. To volunteer to help prepare and serve an "OBF Tuesday Dinner" at the Oxford Winter House, signup here or email Corrine Kidd at [email protected]! 

If you are already ushering or would like more information about this role, please attend our training and breakfast Saturday morning, December 13th at 9am. If you plan to attend, please contact Milly Schwegman here.

November 2: "Children's Nativity" Informational Meeting  December 21: 1st Annual Children's Nativity! Announcing a first-ever opportunity for our OBF children to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ through a Nativity presented to our congregation! If you have any questions, please contact Pati Greene at [email protected].

The Christmas Eve Service will take place from 5-6pm with a cookie reception to follow. Consider bringing a plate of family-favorite cookies to share!

The Christmas Eve Service will take place from 5-6pm with a cookie reception to follow. Consider bringing a plate of family-favorite cookies to share! Midnight Carols will happen later, from 11:30pm - midnight, and offers a special time, in the blackness of night, to sing of the Light that has come. This special gathering gives individuals a chance to fellowship and sing in Christmas Day.

December 14: Winter Schedule Begins Children's Ministry classes will be offered through the winter schedule. Please note, children will participate in the sanctuary for a Family Service on December 21st and December 28th. There will be no classes offered on those dates. Club 45 will follow the Children's Ministry schedule. For those in Student Ministry, please join us in the sanctuary during Sunday services. No class will be offered during the winter schedule.

Join us on January 23rd and 24th for the Men’s Summit: Where God Sharpens Men—a powerful two-day event hosted in Lebanon, OH. This conference is designed to inspire and equip you in your walk with Christ, offering a unique opportunity to be challenged and encouraged alongside other men of faith. At a cost of just $25 (includes Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast), this is an investment in your spiritual growth you won’t want to miss! Come ready to be sharpened, strengthened, and sent out as a man of God! Registration Register through the conference website here. After registering, please contact Graham Kenworthy ([email protected]) or Sam Perry ([email protected]) to coordinate logistics. For any additional questions, email [email protected].

It's our annual celebration of what God has done at Oxford Bible Fellowship! Please save this year's Annual Meeting and Chili Cook-off date, January 25th. We would love to have every member and regular attendee come! We will be voting on the proposed 2026 budget and on Elder Jim Samland serving another partial term. Anticipate more information soon! Details about the chili cook-off and other foods needed for this celebratory time are forthcoming.

Winter is here, and that means it's time for our 2026 high school ministry retreat to Seven Springs Resort for fun, fellowship, and Bible study! The dates of the retreat are Saturday, February 14th - Monday the 16th. PLEASE NOTE, similar to last year we will leave on Saturday and come back on Monday. We plan to meet at OBF at 9AM on the 14th to load the vehicles and hit the road! We'll stop for lunch around Columbus, then proceed to the rental home about 10-15 minutes away from the resort. On the return trip, we will be eating lunch on the road and arriving back at the church around 5PM. Early bird pricing for this retreat goes through January 31st and will be $250. After that date, the price will increase to $275. This price includes skis, lodging, and food, with the exception of lunch on the drives to and from the retreat. Students will need to bring additional spending money for those lunches, and additional spending money if they plan to do other activities at the resort (mini golf, arcade, snacks, bowling, etc). NOTE: the resort is now completely cashless so purchases there will need to be via debit/credit card. There are scholarships available to cover any costs needed for students. Please let me know if cost is a factor and we will ensure that your student(s) are able to come on this retreat! SIGN UP HERE

Are you interested in being baptized as a public profession of your faith in Christ? The next baptisms will take place on Sunday, February 22nd. If you would like to learn more about baptism and the opportunity to publicly declare your faith in Christ, please complete this interest form. A staff member will follow up with you to schedule an interview.

We will be having a membership class on Sunday, March 1st after second service, at noon. It will be held upstairs in the Loft. A light luncheon will be provided during the class hour. This membership class is not only for those who are interested in becoming members. It is also a great “first step” in getting to know more about Oxford Bible Fellowship! You will hear from several elders about our history, our leadership, our doctrinal statement, and other things that make us distinct from other churches in the Oxford area. Please register to attend here.

Week of March 1: Women's Bible Studies Begin We can’t wait to gather again this spring as we dive into an 8-week study of Proverbs! Our studies kick off the week of March 1st, with a break scheduled for Spring Break. We are offering several meeting times to fit your schedule, and childcare is available during our Wednesday morning session. Find more information and registeration here! You can pick up your study book at our first gathering. Questions? Reach out to the Women’s Ministry team at [email protected].