As a church grows, it can be harder to have that sense of belonging. We believe being part of a smaller group (a connect group) offers a place to build closer relationships, have that sense of belonging and where you can ‘do life together’. Our heart would be that everyone is part of a connect group.
Just as we are all unique, our connect groups are too, with some core values:
a place that offers relationship and belonging
a place where everyone is moving on with Jesus (being transformed)
a place that encourages and builds us up through God’s Word
a place to pray together
a place of life and fun, and occasionally with food too!
Current Groups
Alpha Plus
7:45pm (for 8:00pm start) every Wednesday at The Sarum Hill Centre (upstairs)
We are using the DBS (Discovery Bible Study) method on a few of the main passages that tell the story of the Old Testament to set the background for the New Testament. We are finished by 9:30pm at the latest.
Tim & Libby Archer
7:30pm every Thursday
We are a mixed group who read a certain book of the Bible all the way through and discuss it. We support one another in prayer.
Gary & Marianne Bastin
8:00pm every Tuesday
We are a mixed group who share a desire to connect with each other and with God. We are open about our lives. We study the Bible and learn collectively. We pray for one another, eat, drink and laugh together!
Paul & Ann Davis
8:00pm every Tuesday (mix of Zoom and in person in Oakley)
We are a mixed group who desire to grow together relationally and support each other in prayer. We share family news and aim to be real with each other. We also do a Bible, book or topic study/discussion and once or twice a month have a meal together starting at 7pm.
Margy Duncan
10:30am alternate Wednesdays
We are a small group of older ladies who through low-key Bible study, prayer, coffee, chat and whatever is current on the day, provide encouragement and support to one another on an on-going basis.
Martyn Gamble
7:00pm alternate Thursdays
We are a men’s group over the age of 60. We spend time sharing life, praying, and studying either bible or specific subject.
Sue Gamble
2:00pm every Friday
We share life together and encourage one another and pray together.
The Lighthouse Group (Sue Trudinger)
2:00pm alternate Tuesdays at The Sarum Hill Centre
We are a mixed group who have walked with God for many years. We enjoy being together, praying and learning from our experiences and the Bible and supporting one another.
Prayer Group (Gill Mahers)
8:00pm every Tuesday on Zoom
We are a mixed group that focuses on praying for our church, nation and international issues.
Walking Boots Book Club
Alternate Thursday evenings in a home near to The Sarum Hill Centre
We are a group of women who enjoy having a book on the go to read at home and then share what we’ve been learning to encourage one another as we follow Jesus. We chose the name ‘Walking Boots’ after the first book we read together -so no walking boots needed!
Andy & Sarah Winser
Saturday mornings every couple of months
We are a group made up of mainly young families who meet to share life together over a bacon butty whilst the kids run riot!