Church Family Lunch
Bring-and-share lunch after the morning service on the last Sunday of the month. Everyone welcome — just bring something to add to the table.
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Thatcham Baptist Church
You Are Loved
However you arrive, whatever you believe — there's a warm welcome and a seat for you here in Thatcham.
Everyone is welcome here
A place for people from every nation
- WelcomeEnglish
- Ласкаво просимоUkrainian
- 歡迎Chinese
- ¡Bienvenidos!Spanish
- خوش آمدیدArabic / Persian
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
Modern, informal worship for all ages — and it's livestreamed on YouTube, so you can join from home too. Children and young people are cared for and welcome throughout the morning.
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
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 & helpPrayer Breakfast
Saturdays 8–9:30am. Start the weekend together over breakfast, praying for our church, town and world.
All welcome
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 each other, and the God who welcomes us all.
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
Our weekly notices will appear here. For now these are sample cards showing how they'll look.
Alpha starts 16 September
Our next Alpha course begins on Wednesday 16 September. Curious about faith? Come along — coffee at 7:15pm. Speak to David to sign up.
Placeholder text — replace with a real noticeShoebox appeal now open
Link to Hope shoeboxes are being collected again this autumn. Leaflets and empty boxes are available in the foyer — thank you for your generosity.
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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.