Olive Branch
Community Church
a safe space to grow in the faith
About Us
Known fondly as "OB," our church in Bradford, England, began in 2012. We gather with joy around "Wells of Salvation" (Isaiah 12:3) to connect with each other, worship, and learn about Jesus Christ from the Judeo-Christian scriptures. We believe God uses our time together to deepen and strengthen our faith.
Our Message
We believe, practice, and teach that Jesus Christ, our spiritual leader, is the Prince of Peace and the Saviour of the world. That’s why we create safe spaces where people can explore “answers of peace.” By this we mean, knowledge, insights, and wisdom from the Scriptures that, when applied, help us navigate life’s circumstances resourcefully. This idea comes from Genesis 41:16 (KJV), which shows how acting on trustworthy spiritual insight enabled a nation to prepare for the future, manage a difficult situation effectively, and not only survive but thrive through it, achieving a favourable outcome.
Our Sunday Service
On Sundays, we open at 10:30 am for prayer, with refreshments available until 10:50 am. Our meeting begins at 11 am as we welcome Holy Spirit through our ‘Wells of Salvation.’ Guided by our service leaders, singers and musicians, prayer is followed by Bible readings and the singing of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Well #1).
We then move into teaching from the scriptures, reflecting on the life and teachings of Jesus and how we can follow His example (Well #2). By 12:30 pm, the meeting wraps up, and small group conversations naturally form over more refreshments, as we enjoy the fellowship and support of God’s family (Well #3).
During the meeting, primary school-aged children and their parents and/or carers make use of our breakout spaces. Afterward, our European-sized sports hall, equipped with bats and balls, is open to children, youth, and the “big kids” in our congregation.
Our Vision
We see people, thirsty for meaning, gathering to draw living water and the joy of the Lord from our Wells of Salvation. Here, they encounter Jesus, run to Him, return again, and invite others to meet Him too (John 4). We see them drinking deeply, savouring life in Jesus, learning His wisdom, and enjoying the warmth of His people. They grow in love, live out their faith with joy (Isaiah 12:3), and carry that living water to others—bringing the joy of the Lord to thirsty hearts and dry places (John 7:37).
Our Service Leaders
Our Sunday mornings are a team effort, bringing together musicians, singers, and service leaders like Norma Gordon-King, Alastair and Marjorie Brown, and Dexter and Tiane Roberts, along with others.
Our Venue
We meet at Hope Park Workspaces in Bradford, West Yorkshire, just off the M606. With plenty of parking available, the venue offers classrooms, a dining kitchen, office spaces, a disabled toilet, a prayer and counselling room, and access to a European-size sports hall, courtesy of Hope Park Workspaces. The venue also serves as the admin hub and registered office of Olive Branch Community Church.
Our Core Values
At OB, we are known for our joy and sense of family. We strive to share life together, balancing strong support, healthy challenges, and genuine care as our faith community grows in love. Our aim is to be a safe and restorative family of faith, where belonging and participation are at the heart, and where people gain wisdom for life in the company of like-minded others.
Our Statement of Faith
We believe in God, the Almighty Father, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the realm of the dead; on the third day, He rose again and ascended into heaven, where He sits at the right hand of God, the Almighty Father, and from there He will come to judge the living and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the universal church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting.
Our Benediction
The Lord is like the dew of Israel to us—when we rest in Him, His presence settles on us, refreshing and covering every part of our lives. Through the dew of His presence, we grow like the lily, flourishing with vibrant beauty and producing colourful fruit in the lives of those who find shelter under our shade (Hosea 14:5–7).
We are sinking our roots deep into the bedrock of His Word and tapping into the underground wells of the Holy Spirit, for both give us strength, nurture the growth of our fruit, extend the reach and influence of our branches, and cause our cedars to thrive. Planted in His house, we flourish in His courts (Psalms 92:13).
We’re seeing those who dwell under our shade grow like corn—first the blade, then the ear, then the full kernel (Mark 4:28). They’re becoming fruitful like the vine. It’s a testimony to the Father’s care, the work of the Holy Spirit, and our abiding in the Vine. Olive Branch Community Church is becoming like the wines of Lebanon—renowned, fragrant, and delightful. We are the olive branch of His planting, the work of His hands, for the display of His splendour (Isaiah 60:21).
Our Welcome
We look forward to seeing you soon and giving you a warm welcome. We especially look forward to introducing those who join our Sunday morning gatherings to our spiritual leader - our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and to a vibrant life of faith in His Way. A heartfelt welcome awaits! Tony & Dee Bryce
Sundays
@ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Olive Branch Community Church,
Hope Park Workspaces, Lower Ground Floor, Sports Hall Entrance, Trevor Foster Way, Bradford, BD5 8HB (Sat Nav. BD5 8HW)
Tel:
07723 042 820
Email:
hello@olivebranchcommunitychurch.org.uk
Time
& Place
Olive Branch Community Church currently do not meet in person the last Sunday of the month