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Home Groups at St Johns

WHY DO HOMEGROUPS MEET?

Attending a Homegroup provides Church members with the opportunity to share study, prayer and fellowship with other Christians. This helps those who meet develop a deeper understanding of their faith and spirituality.  A Homegroup provides them with an opportunity to explore their relationship with God in an informal setting.

When there is a crowd of people in Church on Sunday it is not always easy to get to know many people or to seek answers to personal questions.  A Homegroup is a less formal and safe place where we meet in Jesus’ name. We are able to get to know and trust each other better and everyone can learn from each other. 

Pastoral support is a key benefit of Homegroup and members have a safe place to share personal concerns with confidentiality.  Members can look out for and pray for each other. Such mutual support reflects the model of the disciples learning and growing in faith together with Jesus.

From time to time, for example during Advent or Lent, several groups may follow the same study material. Most of the time, however, groups choose courses for themselves. Feedback on studies is shared between leaders.

There are currently 7 groups which meet during the week, either daytime or evening. Each group reflects the character of its members.  A list may be found on the Church notice board. In some groups the leader prepares all studies; in other groups members choose to take it in turns to lead a meeting.

Homegroups welcome new members and are open to everyone. Peter Cook, who is the Homegroup Co-ordinator, is always very happy to chat with anyone who would like further information.  Please ring him on 01235 751078.

 

Homegroups are held on:

   Tuesday afternoon

   Wednesday morning

   Wednesday afternoon

   Wednesday evening

   Thursday evening (2 groups)