Life Groups Sign Up Spring 2012
Termly Life Groups are here to help you to get connected and get growing. Sign up for a Life Group for one term – it could change your life.
The one step to getting involved:
Sign up at the bottom of the page or with a contact card in church.
What happens next? Once you have signed up the group leader will get in touch to welcome you and confirm all the details.
UPDATE - another group added - for men only G.O.M.
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Group Name
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G.O.M. (Grumpy old men)
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What
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If you are looking for fellowship, to learn more of scripture, and enjoy refreshments and chat in a relaxed/friendly environment, then why not join us. Following the Sunday teaching series on James. We don’t yet know where the spirit will lead us!
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Where
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Parkhurst Road
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When
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Starts Wednesday 18th Jan 7.30pm
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Who
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Men (being grumpy or old is not a requirement)
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Leader
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Nick Ford and Nathan Dennis
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Group Name
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Alpha Daytime
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What
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Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in an informal, fun and friendly environment. The course is DVD/discussion based and each begins with coffee and biscuits. It’s your opportunities to ask the big questions and look at topics such as, “Who is Jesus?”, “How and why should I pray?”.
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Where
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St Mary Magdalene Church Hall, Union Street.
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When
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Starts Thursday 19th Jan 9.30am
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Who
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M/F
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Leader
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Mark Searle
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Group Name
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Genesis
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What
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It begins here! If you’re a new Christian or just want a better understanding, come and join us for teaching and discussion in an informal and friendly environment.
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Where
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St Mary Magdalene Church, Union Street.
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When
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Starts Wednesday 18th Jan 7.30pm
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Who
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M/F
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Leader
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Trevor Tomkinson
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Group Name
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Exploring Christianity
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What
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This is a Course being organised across the Exeter Diocese with several groups in Torbay. It aims to deepen faith, explore Christian tradition and equip us for various kinds of ministry. In Module 3, ‘Questions of Faith’, we will look into questions at the heart of our faith and see how others have wrestled and responded to them. There is a £10 charge for the Course Guide plus a donation for refreshments.
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Where
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St Luke’s Church, Sheddon Hill.
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When
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Starting Monday 16 January 7.30pm – 9.30pm for 10 weeks with breaks for Half-term, Lent and Easter.
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Who
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M/F from any local church. Each module is independent and anybody can join at any stage.
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Leaders
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Bishop Michael Westall (St Lukes)
Rev Charles Doidge (St Mary Magdalene) 690548
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Group Name
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Sykes
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What
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Food, bible study & prayer + getting out there! Following the Sunday teaching series on James.
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Where
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Crownhill Park, Chelston.
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When
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Starts 7.30pm Wednesday 18th Jan
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Who
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M/F
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Leaders
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Rob and Kathryn Sykes
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Group Name
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Mary and Hilary
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What
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Meeting to study the bible and pray. Following the Sunday teaching series on James.
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Where
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Torquay
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When
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Starts Wednesday 18th Jan 7.30 – 9.30pm
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Who
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M/F
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Leaders
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Mary Tackley and Hilary Stilliard
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Group Name
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Tuesday Lunch
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What
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We eat lunch together, learn from the bible and pray. Bring your own lunch. Looking at the book of Hebrews.
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Where
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St Mary Magdalene Church, Union Street.
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When
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Starts Tuesday 17th Jan 12-30 -2.30
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Who
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M/F
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Leaders
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Sue Garner
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Group Name
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Leigh
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What
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Meeting to encourage each other and grow stronger in the Christian faith and have fun. Following the Sunday teaching series on James.
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Where
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Various homes in Torquay and occasionally in Paignton,
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When
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Start Wednesday 18th Jan 7.30pm
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Who
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M/F
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Leaders
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Geraldine and Roger Leigh
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Group Name
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Mums
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What
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Good coffee and prayer, toddler friendly. Meeting to share the highs and lows of life with each other.
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Where
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Westhill Avenue or Second Avenue
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When
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Starts Wed 18th Jan 9.30am
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Who
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Mums
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Leaders
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Sue Garner and Cari Dennis
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Group Name
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Martin
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What
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Theme for the terms is: “Life’s problems”
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Where
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Paignton
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When
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Starts Thurs 12th Jan 7.30pm then meets on Tuesdays at 7.30pm
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Who
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M/F
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Leaders
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Alan and Rosemary Martin (Hosted at Bakers)
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Group Name
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KYB (know your bible)
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What
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An interdenominational supportive group, meeting together to pray, read, study God’s word and apply it. At present delving into the book of Isaiah. All studies provide good discussions, teaching and fellowship.
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Where
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18, Lower Audley Road
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When
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Starts Monday 9th Jan 10am (then alternate Mondays)
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Who
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Ladies
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Leader
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Edwina Corderoy
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Group Name
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Youth Life Y6-8
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What
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Time to chill out and step deeper into faith.
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Where
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Shirburn Road
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When
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Fridays 5.30-7pm
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Who
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Youth (Years 6-8)
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Leader
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Joe Tomkinson and Rosie Downham
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Group Name
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Youth Life Y9+
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What
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Time to chill out and step deeper into faith.
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Where
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Shirburn Road
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When
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Fridays 7.30 – 9pm
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Who
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Youth (Years 9 and above)
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Leader
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Joe Tomkinson and Rosie Downham
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The one step to getting involved:
Sign up at the bottom of the page or with a contact card in church.
What happens next? Once you have signed up the group leader will get in touch to welcome you and confirm all the details.
Sign up on Sunday 9th Jan
(latest Sunday 15th Jan – any problems contact Mark on 201119)
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