Welcome to St. Mary's Small Groups

Small groups are very important to us at St. Mary’s.   As a town centre church we have found that small groups are one of the main ways that people get to know each other as part of the St. Mary's family and we have a number of groups where you will find a warm welcome.

We run both short term and long term groups. Our short term groups run for a set number of weeks and cover a specific topic. These are great if you can’t commit to a regular group for a long period or if you want to try out small groups. They are also a chance to meet new people, either as a new member of the church, or if you are looking to widen your friendships as a regular member.

Our long term groups are a chance to build relationships and deepen friendships. They are a place of support and learning.

Many of these groups are continuing to meet online.
To find out more, or to join a small group please contact the church office.

Short Term Groups

Living in Love and Faith

Walking Group

We have recently started a monthly Saturday ‘longish distance’ walking group where we plan a route of about 6 miles in and around the local area, ending with a pub stop for lunch or refreshments. We see this as an opportunity for fellowship as we walk and talk, enjoying the open countryside with nature at its best. It’s also a great way to keep in shape and we would welcome anyone who would wish to join us.

If you would like to know more or would like to join us, please talk to either Clive, John Spurgeon or Lesley Grierson-Hill and we’ll fill you in on the details.

For details on other future groups, join our mailing list.

Ladies Small Group - Looking at John

As a church we are journeying together through the Gospel of John. This small group has been organised as a space to delve deeper into scripture and build community with other Ladies from the church. Please click the button below to sign up.

Journeying with John

We will be looking more deeply into the Book of John over the coming weeks. 
We are expecting to be challenged and to grow in our faith in Jesus as we grapple with what John has written in this gospel.

Do join us!

Long Term Groups

Book Club

Time & Place: 19:30-21:30 on Mondays (Zoom)

This group meets weekly to discuss a book they are all reading. Previous books have included God and The Pandemic by Tom Wright, Ghost Ship by A.D. A France-Williams, Simply Jesus by Tom Wright and A Prodigal Prophet and the Mystery of God's Mercy by Timothy Keller

Contact Cathy Nobles for more information or to join in.