Small groups

Apart from our weekly Sunday meeting, the other major regular activity within the church is our network of Small Group meetings where our aim is to love, challenge and grow.

We encourage all who regularly attend the church to become involved in one of our Small Groups as they are a vital part of the way our church functions. Each Small Group generally meets in someone’s house, usually on a weekly basis, although some may meet fortnightly. Some groups meet during the day and some in the evenings (see below).

These groups are where people really get to know each other, where we can express our love and care for each other in very practical ways, where we can pray and study the Bible together, where we can support each other and where we can help each other in our walk with Christ.

The Small Groups help us to build meaningful relationships and strong connections between people in the church, and each group is generally between about eight and 14 people in size.  The groups usually meet for three 12-week sessions each year with breaks for the summer, Christmas and Easter.

People are completely free to move between groups to find one where they really feel at home. If you are not already connected with a Small Group, please take the opportunity to talk to us about this, and explore which may be best for you.

All groups weekly except where indicated:

Tuesdays

Neil & Sue MacBean, 7:30–9.00pm in Gillingham

We try to keep our meetings informal—it’s not a study group—and of 90 minutes duration. This term we’ll be considering Christian Community.

Wednesdays

Chris Duffield, 10:00am various venues in Gillingham

We are a group that meets weekly to have fellowship and to enjoy looking at, and sharing, God’s word, and worshiping together, and supporting each other.

Han Gibbons, 7:30pm at Wessex House

We are a very open, honest group with worship, prayer and support being the main features of our group. We look into various aspects of God’s word but are definitely not a bible study group. We have a very relaxed atmosphere and have learnt to feel safe with each other.

Sarah & Tim Ford, 7:45pm in Wincanton

The aim of the group is to provide an informal, friendly and supportive place for fellowship, prayer and sharing God's word.

Thursdays

Jules & Pete Bond, Toni Shave & Jen Belling, 7:30pm, various venues in Gillingham

We are a group for anyone new to faith in Jesus, exploring or wanting to grow in their faith. Come as you are to a relaxed atmosphere where tea is plentiful and the conversation is always flowing!

Clive & Sue Ozzard & Liz Doré, 7:30pm at various locations mainly in Shaftesbury

Our intention is to have an informal group that provides a safe place for those who attend to share life together. With a structure based on the needs of the group, we seek to encourage and help each other in living out our Christian faith.