Communities

“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does it work”

Ephesians 4:16

We want everyone in our church community to be connected, growing in faith and purpose, and engaged in reaching others.

What are Communities?

Community Groups are our structure for group life during the week, they are an important place of connection, growth and mission.

We currently have three communities spread across Cheltenham, Communities have a monthly rhythm:

  • Eat together

  • Pray & worship together

  • Study together

  • Reach out together

This follows the pattern of Jesus’ life where he spent time with the Father, shared life with his disciples and reached those who didn’t know him.

Communities are led by men women with complementary gifts and skills, who share responsibility for shaping the life of the group. We love participation and so different group members will participate and lead at different times

Communities currently meet on Weds evenings, Thurs evenings and Friday mornings.

Find out more

Let us know you are interested in find out more about Communities or joining one by filling in form opposite

 FAQs

  • Each Community sets its own schedule, usually meeting weekly during term time.

  • The venue varies from Community to Community, some are based in a particular area of town, some move around a bit more. Usually each Community will reach out to others perhaps by meeting in a community venue, a cafe or park.

  • Community groups are usually 8-15 people in size.

  • Yes and no! Each group will do bible study but it isn’t the only thing they do. As well as learning from the bible together, we look to pray, worship, eat and reach out together!