About Us

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy we have been given a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead�! Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people!... (1 Peter 1:3; 2:10)

WHO WE ARE---
We are not just the congregation at Oxford Presbyterian Church, we’re also a family. Our church is built on the foundation that we are all part of the Oxford Presbyterian Church family and God’s family. If you have worshiped with us before, you are aware of the close family feeling that embraces you at the doors.

OUR HISTORY---
The Oxford Presbyterian church was established in 1818, beginning with nine members. The first church building was erected in 1830, one of the first brick churches built in North Carolina. In 1892, that building was torn down and the present sanctuary was erected. The Sunday School annex was added in 1941.
The church is listed in the North Carolina Historical Register. The sanctuary is used for many services. One of the attractions of the sanctuary is the organ. It is a Casavant Tracker Action Organ, which is made up of three organs. The Hauptwerk is the one seen and heard best from the pews.
The windows enhancing the sanctuary are “the Good Shepherd” and “Come Unto Me”. These windows were repaired and replaced into new frames in 2008.

OUR OPPORTUNITIES---
Opportunities to worship, join in fellowship, learn and serve the church and community – all abound at Oxford Presbyterian Church. As we grow, our opportunities will continue to grow.
We currently offer these activities:
Sunday Mornings:
8:08 – Contemporary Service
9:00 – Buffet Breakfast
9:45 – 10:30 – Sunday School
11:00 – Worship

Communion is served the first Sunday of every month and on special occasions.
Nursery is provided at all times.
Children’s Church during the worship hour.

First Wednesday of each month:
6:30 p.m. – the Men’s Group meet and enjoy a meal together in the Fellowship Hall.

Second Monday of each month:
7:00 p.m. – The Presbyterian Women’s Circle meets in the homes of members nine months of the year. During the dark winter months, the circle will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoons.

Second Saturday of each month:
8:00 a.m., the Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast meets in the Fellowship Hall.

We ecumenically support local and world missions, with congregational participation, and sponsor missions through the Presbyterian Women’s Organization.
OXFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Living the Culture of Jesus Christ

Oxford Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Member of the New Hope Presbytery
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic

Our location:
One block east of Main Street on Gilliam Street between Littlejohn and Spring Streets.

Christian Holiday Observances:

Lent – which includes Ash Wednesday, Lenten Bible studies, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Sunrise and Easter Morning Worship Services. Ascension of the Lord is celebrated in May; All Saints’ Day in November; Advent, including an Advent program. A Christmas Eve joint service is held with Timothy Darling Presbyterian Church each December 24th. We also worship with the Timothy Darling congregation one Sunday each fall.

A Nursery is provided for babies and toddlers. There you will find cribs, changing table, infant swing, rocking chairs and many toys. Children’s Church is held each Sunday across the hall from the nursery.

The ushers will give you directions to the restrooms and nursery, and they will provide hearing devices, if you should need one.

We are glad you have chosen to worship with us. We invite you to return whenever you can. If you are searching for a church home, the Oxford Presbyterian Church family welcomes you. Please speak to the pastor as you exit the church, or call during week-day office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for an appointment. If no answer, please leave your message. You may also email to the address listed under ‘church staff’.

Missions are very important to our church, and throughout the year, there are special offerings and observances to support the various local, national and world-wide mission projects.

We have an active Youth Fellowship, called “Wide Awake”. Some of the teens are members of the 8:08 Band and perform every Sunday morning at the Contemporary service. They go on a mission trip each summer to help those in need.

A Buffet Breakfast is served each Sunday morning following the Contemporary service. Sunday School begins at 9:45 with an Adult Class, Youth Class and Elementary Class.

The Adult Choir meets each Tuesday evening a 7 o’clock for rehearsals. We invite all who like to sing to come and join the choir.

The Presbyterian Women consists of one circle which meets each month except during the summer months of June, July and August.

The Presbyterian Men’s Group meets the first Wednesday evening of each month at 6:30. They enjoy a meal together at each meeting. In the month of October, they have a stew sale, selling the best in the county!
The Men’s Community Prayer Breakfast meets at 8:00 a.m. each second Saturday of the month in the Fellowship Hall.