YOUTH at OBC
We love young people at OBC and our vision is to create a safe place in which they can explore their faith, grow as a community of believers and form good friendships. We believe that God has an amazing plan for everyone of them and we want to help them grow and develop in their giftings being very much part of the church family.
On a Sunday morning the OBC older youth (from age 13) have an opportunity to be part of various teams in the church such as worship, AV and kids work as well as attend their youth sessions.
Once a year we have a ‘Youth Led’ service in which the young people are involved in all aspects of the service including welcoming people on the door, leading the service, worship, preaching, and serving refreshments
We currently have two youth groups sessions that meet on a Sunday morning:
Connect - Year 6-8
Encounter - Year 9-11
Other Youth Activities at Oakham Baptist:
FUEL Wednesday is an afterschool club which runs every Wednesday 3-4.30pm during term time. There is always lots of food, we play games, have a different challenge each week (including a once a term Task Master challenge), make crafts or simply chill!. During FUEL the young people are welcome to join the ‘God Spot’ question time in which they can ask any questions about the Christian faith.
Youth Alpha
We will be running a Youth Alpha each Wednesday teatime from 23rd April 2025 4.30-6pm at Oakham Baptist Church. The perfect course for any young people who want to explore the Christian faith and ask any questions in a safe and welcoming environment. The course includes a meal, we watch a video and discuss in groups. Bookings can be made through this link here.
Limitless Festival
In summer 2024 we took a group of 13-18 year old young people to the Limitless Festival at Stafford Showground. They grew massively as a community of friends and in their faith. We plan to take them again this year from 9-14th August. If you are interested then email Sue Smout.
Everyone who works with our young people go through a formal recruitment process, including a DBS check, and receives regular safeguarding training. For more details about our safeguarding policy, please click here.
For further information on our Youth activities, please contact our Children and Youth Worker, Sue Smout.