Home Groups
HOME Groups are an integral part of life at All Saints because they give members a chance to learn together, study scripture, develop faith and make friends.
Groups meet fortnightly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during the day and evening. Some meet in the church centre, others at the leader’s home and some move between the homes of group members.
Many groups also arrange social events – curries, barbecues, bonfire and Christmas parties – on the ‘off’ weeks and some also meet up for occasional activities during the summer months when home groups don’t formally meet.
Each term we study a different theme, generally following the sermons in Church.
What are home groups for?
A home group is a place which equips us to serve God in our lives at the place we are today and nurtures us in:
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our relationship with God
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our relationship with others
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our ministry in the church, at work, and in the community
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our sharing of the gospel with friends
We meet in small groups to form a close-knit community and provide a great environment where we can help each other grow.
As we read and study the scriptures together, home groups help us to turn our belief into practical and realistic ways to run our lives. Home groups focus on applying a good understanding of scripture to provide the principles for our decisions, attitudes and behaviour.
Don’t worry if:
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you feel that you know very little about the Bible - we are all there to learn.
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you find the idea of sharing intimidating. You do not have to share anything if you don’t want to - we respect confidentiality
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you don’t know anybody very well – you soon will!
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you find praying aloud difficult (lots of people do) – you don’t have to if you don’t want to.
What if I’m too busy?
While the real benefits come with taking part in a group we know this isn’t always possible. If you would like to be associated with a group but cannot get to the meetings we would be happy for you to do this, and we will pray for you and include you as much possible.
How do I choose a group?
There are many reasons for choosing a specific group – not least the convenience of the day, time and place. All groups have a different feel and style so speak to the home group leader and arrange to go along to meeting. If it doesn’t feel right for you try another one – no one will be offended.
To find out what we are studying this term and to view the notes click here.
Home Group days, times and places
Daytime Groups:
Tuesday
Church Centre from 10am – 12noon
Contact: Alex Black
Wednesday
Hoole (various) from 10am – 12noon
Leader: Pam Male
Church Centre from 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Leader: Carole Henshaw
Evening Groups:
Tuesday
Church Centre from 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Leaders: Steve & Julie Tynegate
Christleton/Guilden Sutton from 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Leader: Catherine Willetts
Wednesday
Upton from 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Leader: Andy Creeth
Hoole from 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Leader: Ruth Ackroyd
Hoole/Upton/Vicars Cross from 8.00pm – 10.00pm
Leaders: Rick and Elaine Hemmings
Church Centre from 7.45pm – 10pm
Leaders: John and Ann Chester
Rossett from 8.00pm – 10pm
Leaders: Vicki Bulgin and Kathy Turton
Thursday
Hoole/Oscroft/Waverton 8pm – 10pm
Leaders: Jim and Helen Ellis
Handbridge 7.45pm – 9.45pm
Leaders: John and Anita Benson
We’d love you to join a home group but if you don’t know which one to choose contact the church office on 01244 322056 and you’ll be put in touch with our home groups coordinator Rick Hemmings who will be able to give you more details.
If you know which group you would like to join please call the office and the leader’s contact details will be passed on to you.
Alternatively email office@allsaintshoole.org and someone will be in touch.