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Discipleship Groups
Posted November 9th, 2007 by sarahDiscipleship Groups usually consist of three people who meet together at regular intervals
What are Discipleship Groups for?
Discipleship Groups are for the mutual support and encouragement of the members on their spiritual journey of faith.
What happens in a Discipleship Group?
There is a recommended format to guide the sessions, which includes prayers and questions each member can answer if they wish. Items for consideration include awareness of God in our lives, study activities and our responses to His guidance.
How often do they meet?
It is recommended to meet fairly regularly at first in order to become familiar with the process. It is then up to the group members to decide how often they meet and for how long. It could be once a week or a fortnight for half an hour or so, once a month for slightly longer, or anything up to just a few times a year. This is not a commitment for life, only for as long as all the members feel the group is helpful. Reviews will therefore be needed.
How do I get started?
Either get together with two friends to form a group and then contact one of the co-ordinators who will help you get started, or put your name forward to be included in a future group.
To explain further, we are organising some taster sessions, when there will be a demonstration of a group in action:
Sunday 18th November at 10.45am in St Thomas Church Hall
Tuesday 27th November 3.00pm at The Vicarage, Grove Road
Monday 14th January 10.00am at The Vicarage, Grove Road
This initiative is supported by the PCC through the Parish Leadership Team. The co-ordinators, who would be very happy to discuss this with you, are Rina Miles on 678091 and Sarah Salisbury on 673847.
Family Time
Posted October 18th, 2007 by peterthevicarFrom Sunday 6th January...
St.Thomas Church Centre. Every Sunday morning. Doors open at 9.30, finished by 10.30.
Family Time aims to provide a comfortable, informal environment in which to explore the life, the love and the challenge of Jesus.
Family Time is a place to:
- Be together as a family
- Meet new friends
- Take time out from the pressures of work and study
- Enjoy breakfast
- Read and discuss the Sunday papers
- Be part of something new and different
- Enjoy music and worship
- Bring your children and know they will have fun
At Family Time we understand that Sunday morning is a time to relax either on your own or with your family
Collection for the Flood Disaster Relief Fund
Posted July 27th, 2007 by sarah
There will be a special collection after each Church service on Sunday 29th July in aid of the Flood Disaster Relief fund which has been set up by The Rt Hon and Most Revd Dr John Sentamu.
The Fund is being administered by the Church Urban Fund through its local network of churches and community projects in the affected areas, many of whom are already providing shelter and support.
If you are unable to give at a service on Sunday but would like to be part of the collection, please give donations in at The Vicarage by midday on Monday 30th, or of course donate direct at www.cuf.org.uk or telephone CUF direct on 020 7898 1667.
Thank you.
