Upcoming Sundays

Already Good

What would our lives look like if we knew we were already good? So often religion and faith can make us feel (whether deliberately or accidentally) that there is something inherently wrong with us, that we’re born broken or are wired towards ‘sin’. Traditionally within Christianity this idea has been known as ‘original sin’. At Oasis we believe in a God who created us and said that we were good before anything else, and when we live out of our original goodness and know we are good, amazing things can happen. In this speaking series we’ll explore the concept of original sin and where it came from, and how we might reframe some of our understanding of it so we can learn to live out of the knowledge that we are loved, and that we are good.

Sunday 24th September, Sofa Sunday with Special Guest Jill Rowe, 10.30am at Oasis Church Bath
We’re joined on the sofa by ethos and formation director for Oasis Jill Rowe, for a conversation about people’s inherent goodness and what it looks like when they live out of this place. We’ll also be asking Jill how the Oasis nine habits and ethos reflect original blessing and how this can be seen across the work of Oasis. We don’t livestream Sofa Sundays but we do release each conversation as a podcast, which will eventually end up here, or wherever you find podcasts (just search for Oasis Church Bath).

Sunday 1st October: Community Sunday
On Community Sundays we don’t meet all together in our church building. Instead, we enjoy a day of rest or meet in smaller groups across the city, spending time with one another and within our local community. If you’re new then we look forward to meeting you next week! For more information on our Sunday service pattern and what to expect when you come along, click here.

Sunday 8th October, Learning Sunday, ‘Explaining Evil’, 10.30am at Oasis Church Bath
If we are born good and wired towards goodness, then how can we explain evil, and the choices we sometimes make that harm ourselves, others and the world around us? Is ‘original blessing’ just a way to avoid facing up to our mistakes, and how do we ensure it doesn’t stop us from continuing to seek wholeness and forgiveness? Jo Dolby helps us explore and unpack some of these difficult questions. Join us from 10am for a 10.30am start, or to sign-up to watch the livestream, click here.

Sunday 15th October, Learning Sunday, Reflective Service, 7.30pm at Oasis Church Bath
Join us for a different style of service at a different time to normal, as we take time to reflect on some of the themes explored in our current speaking series ‘Already Good’. We’ll create a quiet, calm, interactive and reflective space, suitable for adults and young people aged 11+. Join us from 7pm for a 7.30pm start – we won’t be live-streaming this service. Please note there will be no morning service on this day due to the Bath Half Marathon.

Sunday 22nd October, Learning Sunday, ‘Rethinking Sin’, 10.30am at Oasis Church Bath
If we reject the notion of ‘original sin’ as progressive Christians, what do we do with the word sin? What does it actually mean and how can we develop a helpful and healthy understanding of it in relation to our faith and the lives we live? Jo Dolby helps us think differently about sin, and how we might reimagine it in light of being ‘already good’. Join us from 10am for a 10.30am start, or to sign-up to watch the livestream, click here.

Sunday 29th October, Sofa Sunday with Special Guest Bishop Paul Bayes, 10.30am at Oasis Church Bath
We’re joined on the sofa this month by retired Bishop and friend of Oasis, Paul Bayes. Paul will be sharing some of his own journey, sharing stories and experiences from his time as a Bishop, and reflecting on our recent speaking series topics. There will also be a chance for you to ask him your own questions, all while enjoying coffee and pastries! We don’t livestream Sofa Sundays but we do release each conversation as a podcast, which will eventually end up here, or wherever you find podcasts (just search for Oasis Church Bath).

Sunday 5th November: Community Sunday
On Community Sundays we don’t meet all together in our church building. Instead, we enjoy a day of rest or meet in smaller groups across the city, spending time with one another and within our local community. If you’re new then we look forward to meeting you next week! For more information on our Sunday service pattern and what to expect when you come along, click here.