It's all too easy to remain within the confines of the student 'bubble' - even in a local church. Of course, it's tempting to keep surrounding yourself with people just like you. But then you'd miss out on the experience of being part of a real, mixed, supportive spiritual family. 

So at Christ Church we encourage students to get along to at least one Sunday gathering - as well as Student Connect. In the morning, we meet together as a church family every Sunday morning, at Cantell School near to Glen Eyre Halls and only 15-20 minutes walk from Wessex. Alternatively, you could join us at ‘The Six O’Clock’, an evening gathering at the Burgess Road Library (right opposite the main Highfield campus of Southampton Uni).  

Some of our students take the opportunity to help out from time to time with the music, the tech team, the morning crèche, the coffee-serving or the welcoming - there's always plenty to do - but it's quite alright just to be there. 

At both gatherings, there's good, contemporary music and heartfelt prayer. But the centrepiece is always the Bible talk. This is when we hear God's word unfolded for us. We aim to be faithful to what God is saying, clear and contemporary in the way we present it, and both encouraging and challenging in the way it's applied.

Many of our students find it helpful to meet up with an older Christian on an informal but regular basis for prayer, Bible study and encouragement.

We're all for this at Christ Church and will do our best to partner you with someone we think you'll click with who's a bit further down the track in the Christian life.

One-to-ones happen in cafes, homes, on campus or wherever works for you. Usually you'll be reading a book of the Bible together, or perhaps a Christian book, but whatever you're looking at, there'll be plenty of opportunity to ask questions, explore issues and seek advice and direction.

If you're interested, have a word with Pete Bentley-Taylor or Sophie Cornes, our student pastors - or any member of the team.