Small Groups

Small groups are an intimate expression of church that seeks to deepen friendships and spiritual experience. Small groups meet in peoples’ homes and are an interactive opportunity to challenge, question and be real, in an enjoyable and relaxed environment.

There are a variety of midweek small groups (scroll to the bottom of this page)but we spend the third Sunday of each month in home-based small groups instead of at the school.

The Sunday Groups are:

Spring Rain- led by The Quintons and Joanna Webb and held at various homes.

This is a place of relaxation, with time to worship, support each other, discuss various issues and then enjoy lunch together.

More Than- led by the Maxwells and held at the Cordon’s home on Quickley Lane. The group aims to get to know each other better. We explore new models (or fresh expressions) of 21st century Church. Covering all four areas of our Carpenters Vision, we aim to be living it out, not just talking about it. Children and little ones are especially welcome in the group.

The Fringe - led by the Pages and normally held at their home in Berry Lane. Many of the people who come to The Fringe are not that involved with traditional mainstream Church. We meet for a laid back discussion and prayer first and then have lunch together - some people just come for lunch and that's fine! Children are welcome - its all pretty relaxed.
We have looked at:
• What it means to be a Christian in today's society

• Contemporary and Celtic spirituality, mission, hearing from God
• Exploring themes from the “emerging church” (also known as Fresh Expressions)
• Film and discussion nights - we've recently watched the films Dogma and My Beautiful Son
This group is challenging to those who call themselves Christians and provides an open door to those exploring their relationship with God.

Click through to look at The Fringe website and blog.

The Youth meet at Becca's home, and then go to join "More Than" for lunch.

Midweek Groups

The Bereans a fortnightly (2nd and 4th Wednesdays)

small group for mainly over 50s

run by Bob & Sue Hubbard (282635) 7.30pm

Just Be-Youth Small Groups

Just Be-Youtiful-Girls group alternate Tuesdays 7.30pm

Just Be-Boys group alternate Wednesdays 7.30pm

Run by Becca (07739 017898)

Thursday Group

Our over 60 ladies meet on the second and fourth Thursday of the month in the afternoon to discuss and learn more about the Christian faith. The group may study a Bible passage, look at the writings of a famous Christian, pray together and always allow plenty of time for tea and cake.

Run by Jean Dancy, Sue Hubbard and Joanna Webb