House Groups

House Groups

House Groups are a well-established part of church life at St.Laurence’s. They provide an opportunity, not just for study and discussion to help our growth in Christian discipleship, but also to get to know a small group of people very well and to give a sense of belonging to the community.

At present there are nine groups which meet in members’ homes, some in the daytime, but most in the evening. They meet on different days, as convenient for group members, and with different frequencies, though fortnightly is the most common. They vary in size, but most have 8-12 members.

There is also a Women’s Bible Study which meets every Friday morning at 9.30am, and a Men’s Group, the largest group of all, which meets at 7.30am on alternate Saturdays. These two groups meet in the Parish Centre.

Groups have developed their own style and format, but generally there will be time for bible study, discussion, prayer, conversation – and refreshment! Groups choose their own themes, but many now borrow materials from a central collection. “York” courses have become popular.