Getting Involved
Giving
As a church, we want to grow in our love for God and our love for others. An important way of expressing that is through giving. As a church, we rely on people giving time and money. Some are able to give more of one than the other. Both are vital.
You can find out more about how to give and how we use what we're given here.
You can find out more about how to give and how we use what we're given here.
Growth Groups
Growth Groups are:
- A central part of our church.
- Made up of 6-15 people.
- All different, but they are all seeking to grow together –closer to God (through prayer, exploring the Bible etc), closer to one another (having fun, being friends, eating meals, sharing problems etc) and closer to others (praying for the community, organising events, inviting friends).
- Most meet fortnightly in people’s homes.
- If you’re interested in joining a growth group, please contact the church office. We can then suggest a group that you could try and introduce you to the group leader.
- You can find a more detailed explanation of Growth Groups here...
Reading the Bible
Reading the Bible regularly is an important way to grow in Christian faith, but it can seem a bit daunting.
It's good to do it together at our Sunday services and in Growth Groups, but it's also a good habit to get into on our own. You can start by just taking a few minutes each day. You’ll develop your own pattern, but here’s a suggestion:
1. Ask God to speak to you - and keep listening out for what he's saying.
2. Read a Bible passage (suggestions on finding a Bible in the guide below)
3. Read some notes on the passage (suggestions in the guide)
4. Pray – One simple pattern is Thank you, Sorry, Please.
Extra Tips:
Don’t beat yourself up with guilt if you miss a day - just pick up where you left off next time.
It’s better to do something than nothing, and a great way to get to know God better.
We have written a short guide to help you get going - or to try something new...
It's good to do it together at our Sunday services and in Growth Groups, but it's also a good habit to get into on our own. You can start by just taking a few minutes each day. You’ll develop your own pattern, but here’s a suggestion:
1. Ask God to speak to you - and keep listening out for what he's saying.
2. Read a Bible passage (suggestions on finding a Bible in the guide below)
3. Read some notes on the passage (suggestions in the guide)
4. Pray – One simple pattern is Thank you, Sorry, Please.
Extra Tips:
- Reduce interruptions by choosing a good time and place and turning off phone alerts.
- It can be helpful to jot down thoughts, ideas or what you think God is saying as a journal.
Don’t beat yourself up with guilt if you miss a day - just pick up where you left off next time.
It’s better to do something than nothing, and a great way to get to know God better.
We have written a short guide to help you get going - or to try something new...
