Home Groups
Home groups meet fortnightly but the programme also brings them together once a month in the parish hall. One is bound to be at just the right place and time for you.
Most of the homegroups are now following the ‘Sunday Plus’ structure, whereby the preacher at the 6pm Evensong service provides notes on the sermon and questions for further discussion.
Anyone interested in joining a homegroup would be extremely welcome. For contact details of individual homegroups, or any particular questions, please contact the Church Office.
Monday 8.00pm, St Joseph’s Way. Led by Dot Roxby
This is a new home group set up to discuss the issues facing Christians today. Reader Dot Roxby is aided in group leadership by husband Rev Gordon.
Tuesday 7.30pm, in various locations. Led by Jenny Clews
This group has its origins in the 2005 confirmation and Alpha group of which Jenny was a part. There is discussion and prayer generally followed by a light supper finishing at about 10.00pm. Jenny sees the home group as a really important way of strengthening the church community as much as the faith of members.
Tuesday 8.00pm, Rookery Drive. Led by Gill Appleton
Hostess Andrea Howell-Jones explains that this group embraces members of the 9.30am and 10.45am as well as other Sunday congregations. She describes the group as ‘lively and always welcoming to newcomers’.
Tuesday 8.30pm, Passage and a Pint at the Railway Hotel. Led by the Iain Hall
The home group that is at home in a pub – a way of witnessing to the Christian faith of its members that is less than usual. There are men and women among the regulars and they enjoy discussions that never fail to be helpful.
Thursday 8.00pm, Brunner Grove. Led by Rev. Peter Chantry
A group blessed with very hospitable hosts in Anne and Jim McKay and some talented singers, so they can and do sing as well as having Bible readings and prayers. “No topic is barred and people can ask any questions”, says John.
Thursday 7.30pm – ~9:15pm, North Crofts, Nantwich. Led by Eileen Jones and Nigel Winzer
A group of men and women of different ages brought together in “friendship, faith and fellowship”. Nigel says sometimes the topics are very thought provoking and Eileen likes it when people have strong opinions.
Thursday 8.00pm, Stapeley. Led by Caroline & Peter Bennett
According to Jackie, “This is the rebel group. We don’t always study the common syllabus!”. Last year they discussed the ‘Ten Commandments in the 21st Century’ (based on the book ‘Ten’ by J. John). Jackie emphasises the importance of the trust that builds up and the confidentiality in the group. Like John Munks, she sees one of the home groups’ aims as being to build up and then divide, so that more can be brought together among friends in the congenial surroundings of a home.