Life Groups
As a community of Christians, we want to grow together both in friendship and spiritually.
We have a variety of LIFE groups that meet in people’s homes during the week. They are a place of safety where we can be ourselves and develop deeper friendships with others than we might by simply coming to Church each week. We look at the Bible together, talk about what it means and pray. Some meet during the day and some in the evening, some meet weekly and some meet fortnightly.
If you are interested in joining a group, please speak to one of the Minster Leadership Team or a Life Group leader.
Our groups:
Great Alne Monday LIFEGROUP
When? 8 pm Monday evening
How often? 1st & 3rd Monday evening each month
Who is the host? Tricia Berry
Where? 40 Horton Close
About: We begin with coffee and tea with chat and catch-up followed by bible study. We finish with open prayer including prayer for each other. We would all describe ourselves as ‘charismatic’ and most are also ‘evangelistic.’ Group members take turns to lead.
Contact the host: 01789 763246 berryt135@gmail.com
Doug and Nigel’s Monday LIFEGROUP
When? 2.30pm Monday afternoons
How often? Weekly
Who is the host? Doug Reah and Nigel Boswell
Where? Various members' homes
About: The group, of around 10 members, has been meeting for a number of years. We use ‘Lifebuilder ‘ style study books. These cover both bible books and themes. The study is led by different members each week, however there is no pressure on members to lead. We have a prayer time after our study followed by tea/coffee and fellowship.
Contact the host: 01789 764191 doug.reah@talktalk.net
Steve and Julia’s Monday LIFEGROUP
When? 8pm to 9.30pm on Monday
How often? Fortnightly (mostly!)
Who is the host? Steve and Julia Tash
Where? In our home: 16 Eclipse Road, Alcester, B49 5EH
About: We are a relaxed group recognising people are busy at work and therefore try to finish by 9.30pm.
We begin with a cuppa and a catch up with each other followed by Bible study, learning from one another in a mostly discussion format. Then we share prayer needs and pray together - sometimes in peaceful silence, sometimes with spoken prayers. We aim to provide a safe space, a learning space, a growing in our faith in Jesus space and a loving space.
Contact the host: 01789 765319 juliatash223@aol.com
Gareth & Shirley's Monday LIFEGROUP
When? 7.30pm Monday Evening
How often? 1st, 3rd & 5th Monday evening of each month
Who is the host? Gareth & Shirley Roberts-Davies
Where? Waterside Cottage, 1 Mill Lane, Great Alne
About: Our aim is for each of us to develop a real relationship with Jesus, recognising how much He loves us, and learning to hear His voice. Each session will include time to catch up, worship, reflection and prayer. Everyone is welcome wherever you are on your journey.
Contact the host: 01789 488079 or shirley@roberts-davies.co.uk
Sambourne Tuesday LIFEGROUP
When? 8 pm Tuesday evening
How often? Every fortnight
Who is the host? Stuart and Jenny Tilsley
Where? Perrymill Lane in Sambourne
About: We aim to put Jesus at the centre each time we meet. Our evenings include praising God in song, bible study, prayer and occasional testimonies. There is a close, caring interest in each other and we do everything with good humour!
Contact the host: 01527 757092 stuart.tilsley@outlook.com
Lizzy's Thursday LIFEGROUP
When? 10.30am to Midday on Thursdays
How often? Alternate weeks (mostly!)
Who is the host? Lizzy Davey
Where? Various members homes, decided at each meet.
About: We know each other very well and support one another in prayer and other practical ways. We are very democratic as we all take turns to lead the study but there is NO pressure to do so. We all decide together what we will study. We would all say we have grown in faith and that the study is our greatest way of learning and being close to God. We find the discussions open an enormous amount of wide and varied subjects within our faith. We also laugh a lot!
We look forward to having some new blood to join us!
Contact the host: 07903 847958 mrsedavey@gmail.com