We recognize that the church becomes healthier and more complete when the weaker parts of our communities are considered indispensable, and where those who are often forgotten or neglected are received with special honour.

Within Emmanuel there are many smaller initiatives that seek to serve the poorest and these are often initiated and delivered by individuals within the church. We also have a few projects that we share centrally together.

As partners with CAP, we also deliver a free Life Skills course. Each course runs once a week for 9 sessions and offers members a place to learn how to manage their money and shop within a budget; how to minimise energy costs; how to eat well by cooking from scratch; how to maintain healthy living and key ways to maintain positive relationships.

Click here to listen to a recent interview about the course:

Please email soc@emmanueloxford.org  for further information.

Emmanuel supports the work of ASIOX in many practical ways.  ASIOX has helped us understand how and where modern slavery is happening in our communities, how to identify it and what we can do if we have concerns.  ASIOX provides us with opportunities to directly support survivors through initiatives like their Befriender Programme and their Christmas Gift Campaign.  If you would like further information, please email soc@emmanueloxford.org

Ukrainian Sponsorship

Emmanuel is a host within the national Homes for Ukraine scheme. We have the joy of hosting a wonderful family of six. This initiative has opened many opportunities for us to meet and serve other Ukrainians, and has led us to adapt our Sunday meetings to include dual language on-screen slides and to create spaces for Ukrainian speakers to meet and find community.  We also have opportunities for Ukrainian people to visit the church, meet other Ukrainian people and to be included in the small community that is growing here.

Sunday Operations Team

One way to serve the Emmanuel community, and those who attend from the wider community, is to volunteer and serve within our Sunday Operations Team.  This vital serving area creates the best possible environment for the church to meet and worship week by week.  Our rented school venue requires a significant makeover each week, transforming it from a regular school hall to the place we call home.  Please consider joining the Sunday Ops team and serve the family.

Welcome and Stewarding Team

Everyone loves to feel welcomed and anticipated. At Emmanuel we seek to naturally express this with warmth and sincerity, offering a wonderful Welcome Team to greet everyone who attends, and a special eye for those who might be coming along for the first time. We recognize that it takes real courage to walk into a church for the first time and this team exists to make that first visit as easy as possible.