New: Sunday Night Service
Starting Sunday 6 September, 7pm. A café-style, informal, interactive service each week — for anyone who missed the morning service or who'd like to reflect on it with others. Running weekly as a trial until Christmas.
Thatcham Baptist Church
You Are Loved
Wherever you come from, however you arrive, there’s a warm welcome and a seat for you here at TBC
Everyone is welcome here
A place for people from every nation
- WelcomeEnglish
- Ласкаво просимоUkrainian
- 歡迎Chinese
- ¡Bienvenidos!Spanish
- خوش آمدیدFarsi / Persian
- You welcomeNigerian Pidgin
We're a church family drawn from many countries and backgrounds. Wherever you're from and whatever language you dream in, there's a place for you at TBC.
Join us on Sundays
One warm gathering, every Sunday morning
Come and join us to worship, pray, learn from the Bible and enjoy the presence of God. There are groups for children and young people of all ages. We normally finish with coffee at about 11.45am
Every Sunday
10:30am
Morning Worship
Come as you are — no dress code, no pressure. Little ones and children are looked after so you can relax and settle in. Around an hour and a quarter, with tea and coffee afterwards.
- Crèche — little ones
- JAM — primary, up to Year 5
- 6Up — Year 6 to Year 9
Still exploring?
Not Ready to Come Yet?
Not everyone is free to come on Sunday, and if you’re new to all this, you might not be ready for it. Don’t give up – you can still connect with us. Our Pastor David loves meeting new people and is always up for a coffee and chat.
Contact him on 07922 170503 and he’ll help you with the next step.
Love God, love our community, equip one another to be active disciples of Jesus.Our shared calling
New here?
Here's what to expect
Feeling nervous about a first visit is completely normal — most of us have been there. No dress code, no awkward spotlight, no pressure.
- A friendly face on the doorOur welcome team will greet you and help you find your feet.
- Sit wherever you likeNear the front, at the back, on the aisle — it's up to you.
- Tea, coffee & a chat afterwardsStay as long or as little as you like — no obligation.
This week at TBC
There's always something going on
Life at church happens all week long, not just on Sundays. Here are a few of our regular rhythms — everyone's welcome to drop in.
Coffee Morning
Tuesdays 10am–12pm. Our open café — a warm drink, a slice of cake and a friendly natter. All welcome.
See what's onAlpha Course
Wednesdays 7:30pm. Big questions, honest conversation, no pressure. A relaxed place to explore faith.
Try AlphaNexus Youth Night
Fridays 7:30–9:30pm. Games, food and faith for secondary-age young people. Bring a friend.
For young peopleTBC Toddlers
Thursdays 10–11:30am. A happy, relaxed morning for under-fives and their grown-ups. Play, songs and snacks.
For little onesWest Berks Foodbank
Thursdays 1–3pm. A distribution point here at TBC, plus a donation basket in the foyer all week.
Give & helpFellas Games Afternoon
Tuesdays 1–3pm. A youth group for men — cards, board games, banter and a brew. A relaxed afternoon of good company.
For the men
Church is the people
We're the people, not the building
You'll find every stage of life here — from children finding their feet to friends in their 90s with a lifetime of stories. What holds us together isn’t a building – it’s the Person of Jesus Christ, our wonderful Saviour and our glorious Lord.
We're an ordinary, imperfect, wonderfully mixed bunch — families, singles, students, retirees, the curious and the committed. There's room for you exactly as you are.
Get to know us
Loving our community
Faith with its sleeves rolled up
We believe love is something you do. Here's a little of how we try to serve Thatcham and beyond.
West Berkshire Foodbank
A donation basket sits in our foyer all week, and we're a distribution point every Thursday 1–3pm — practical help for neighbours who need it.
West Berkshire Refugee Support
We partner with West Berkshire Refugee Support to welcome and stand alongside those who've had to start life again far from home.
Link to Hope Shoeboxes
Each year we fill shoeboxes with gifts and essentials for families and elderly people across Eastern Europe. A little box, a big hello.
Latest notices
Keeping our church family in the loop
What's happening at TBC — dates, news and things to look forward to.
Alpha — explore the big questions of life
Our brand-new Alpha course starts Wednesday 16 September, 7:15 pm. Enjoy great food, a short talk and honest conversation in a relaxed setting. Everyone is welcome — no cost, no pressure, no catch.
Find out more & sign up
On the calendar
What's coming up
Special events and dates for your diary, straight from our church calendar.
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Come and see
We'd love to meet you this Sunday
No need to sign up, dress up or know anyone. Just turn up — we'll take care of the rest. Bring your questions and your kids.