A PLACE OF BELONGING
Our vision is for every member of our church family to find a place of belonging in a kingdom-focussed community of extension and life in the Spirit.
Acts 2:42-47 (NIV)
The Fellowship of the Believers
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favour of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.
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Our life groups are moments during the week where we intentionally focus on going deeper in our relationships with one another, pray for one another and the world, worship together and study the Bible in a conversational way. They are also a time to linger over communion and remember the life, death, resurrection, ascension and return of Jesus. They are a group from which mission and social action can happen most easily. They are a place of welcome and often of eating together, sharing stories of faith and adventure. They are a place to laugh and weep together. They are communities of hope.
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If you would like to find out about joining one of our life groups please chat with the welcome team on a Sunday Morning or email us to explore joining a group.
The Fields
7:45 Tuesday (weekly)
Ruth Biddulph,
Jason Huffadine
Our group is based around Eastfield Road. We have a rhythm of meeting 2 or 3 times a month on a Tuesday evening to pray and study God’s word together. Once a month we eat together and invite friends and family to join us.
Momentum
7:00 Wednesday (weekly)
Dan & Becs Lay,
Sarah Bailey
We are a lively group of young professionals passionate about encouraging each other and living life to the fullest for God. Our meetings are weekly, going deeper with God in prayer, Bible study, worship and outreach. We have regular socials based around food and games. We are the anchor point for those at university.
Brooks
7:30 Wednesday (weekly)
Andy & Anne Brooks
A safe space to share life, study God’s word together and seek to be fruitful wherever and to whoever God sends us.
Freeland/Hanborough
7:30 Wednesday (weekly)
Sue Rous
Chris Richards
A life group for people who live in Freeland or Long Hanborough. We meet each week to a build family who support and pray for each other. We study God’s word, worship, sometimes eat together, and also hear God on how we can serve others in our community.
Woodgreen
7:30 Wednesday (fortnightly)
Graham & Kim Marshall
Az Hobbs
We’re a friendly group who meet every 2nd Wednesday evening in the Woodgreen area. We encourage each other by being real and sharing life together, in Him.
North Witney Plus
7:45 Wednesday (weekly)
Jon & Kate Silk,
Gary & Jackie Pizzey
Based in North Witney around Early Road. We want to be people both of the Spirit and the Word. We meet most weeks to worship God, to study his word, pray and build family. We also have regular social activities, often involving food, to which we can invite friends, neighbours.
Ellwood/Hobbs
8:00 Wednesday (fortnightly)
Rich & Anna Ellwood
Keith & Kate Hobbs
Friendship, food, prayer and sharing life. We meet every other week on Wednesday evenings - sometimes with our teenagers, sometimes without!
North Leigh
7:00 Thursday (weekly)
Mike & Cath Poulton
We enjoy doing life together, following the pattern of Acts 2:42, so focusing on the Word of God, fellowship (including food sometimes), the breaking of bread, and prayer. Our desire is to be a beacon of God’s presence where we live.
Gloucester Place
7:30 Thursday (weekly)
Derek & Lesley West
Based primarily but not exclusively around Gloucester Place, we share our daily lives and concerns, break bread, eat together and generally share life as a group. We regularly talk about our response to the Sunday messages as well as other issues arising from our lives as Christians and often discuss weighty issues of faith.
Caputos/Norridges
7:00 Friday (fortnightly)
Nico & Jo Caputo
Geoff & Mary Norridge
A mix of age ranges who enjoy life, laughing and good conversation. This often involves communion and always a meal - we cater for a range of gluten and dairy free diets. We enjoy delving deeper into the Word of God and discovering His plans and purposes for us. Meeting on Cogges
West Witney
7:30 Friday (fortnightly)
Az Hobbs
We gather on the Deer Park Estate on a fortnightly basis to share life together, pray for and support one another and look to bless the community where we live. A typical Friday evening also includes worship, refreshments and a focus on God’s Word.