St Andrew’s Missional Community
The Missional Community meets once a week and welcomes everyone who wants to join. We are a group of people who come together to grow in our Christian faith and life in practical ways - reading the Bible together and seeking to apply what it says in our lives, enjoying time together through our social events, and sharing the love of Jesus with people in our community through ‘TeaTime Church’ and ‘Cooking for Life.’
What people say….
- ‘I have found friendship and feel part of a family, and I can bring others along too and share my faith.’ Carol
- ‘Joining the Missional Community has helped me to understand the Bible better, and I have been able to get to know people better through the social side.’ Tom
- ‘It fills you with everything from knowledge, fun, friendship, and I always feel uplifted no matter what the day has put before me.’ Colette
There's a short video in which a number of people share what the Missional Community means to them. Click Here to view it.
Over 29 million worldwide have now attended an Alpha course; it's an opportunity to explore the meaning of life,and runs in cafes, churches, universities, homes and bars across the world. They have three things in common - food, a talk and good conversation. Here at St. Andrew's we run courses each Summer and Autumn.
For information about the current course see the "Latest News" section of this website.
We use the latest Alpha videos, an updated, relevant and engaging resource designed to take the audience on a journey exploring the basics of the Christian faith. It uses a 'vox-pop' documentary style, using real life stories of people whose lives have been changed by finding a faith in Jesus Christ.
As part of their Christian lifestyle, people are warmly encouraged to join a Discipleship or other fellowship group.Groups usually meet weekly during the school term.
These groups are most often hosted in the home of a church member, less often in the church hall. A major purpose of a group is to engage in Bible study and discussion so that faith and commitment might be deepened. Another major role for these groups is that members will look out for each other, praying for one anothers concerns and supporting each other in good times and bad.
Groups can meet ontinuously or aranged for a short period of time for a specific purpose. If you would like to start a group in your own home please speak to the Rector. They can meet in the church hall or a private home. For information about what groups are currently operating please contact the church office.
Coffee, Cake and Contemplation
Spend an hour or so eating cake, drinking coffee or tea and catching up with news from others. Followed by a discussion connecting life with instances from the Bible. The 3rd Tuesday of every month, 1.00pm to 3.00pm in St. Andrew's Church Hall.
A new series for 2024/5:-
- September 17th Sarah & Hagar
- October 15th Perseverence
- November 19th Mary
- December 17th Advent Service
- January 21st Mary & Martha
- February 18th Self Image
- March 18th First Woman
- April 15th Meaning of the Cross
- May 20th Ruth
- June 17th Servant hood
- July 15th Abigail
If you would like to join a Discipleship Group please speak to a member of the staff team.
"Crafts at Andrew's" is a group of folks who meet in the church hall on Mondays in term time from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, each one working on their particular craft interest.