Life Groups at St John's

Meeting others in a smaller group is a really important aspect of life in a large church like St John's.

Smaller groups encourage closer relationships and provide important opportunities for us to fulfil Christ's command to love and care for one another. These groups are places where questions can be asked and difficulties shared in an atmosphere of trust and confidentiality, a place where individuals can be cared for and encouraged in their relationship with God.

At St John's these groups are called Life Groups, they usually occur in people’s homes, and consist of about 8-12 people.  Life Groups meet to study the bible together, discuss & share with each other, to worship and pray, for fellowship and to show love & faith through action to others who do not yet know Christ. 

Life Group members decide what they would like to study. This might be to read and learn about a particular book in the bible, or to look at a topic from a biblical perspective. Sometimes there are church wide teaching themes, for example, looking at how to be a more fruitful congregation.


Currently, around 120 people are in one of 12 Life Groups that meet on various weekdays, some in the daytime and some in the evening. In one of these groups we hope that you will find a place where you can grow in your relationship with God, knowledge of the bible, be supported in your life journey and be encouraged to share the Good News of Jesus with others you meet every day. Each group has a different feel and engages in different activities including musical worship, creative arts, walks, meals out and even trips to the cinema.

If you are interested in joining a life group and would like to know more please contact Luc Ray-Mathur or Pamela Bulgin, our Life Group Coordinators, by email to  life@stjohnswoodbridge.org.uk or via the Church Office.                                       

 Luc   Pamela

                Luc Ray-Mathur

                

                   Pamela Bulgin