Christian Discipleship
Being a disciple is about who you identify with. We can be disciples of all kinds of people or organisation. To be a disciple in a Christian context means to learn from and to become like Jesus. We have various opportunities for discipleship; our services, house groups and courses during Advent and Lent. Groups of people within the church meet together regularly to study the Bible, discuss topics from a Christian viewpoint and pray together. This page outlines our usual activities to give you a flavour of how you can join in with us.
Christian discipleship is focused around the person of Jesus who he was and who he is. We begin the journey towards a deepening understanding of Jesus, through reading the Bible and speaking to Christians. As we grow as Christian disciples, our view of the world around us will change. We may find a greater peace and purpose in our lives, a deeper level of security and love in a God who knows our names. House groups can provide an opportunity to explore our faith and journey together with the things of God.
Faith and Friendship group
This group meets on Mondays at 8.00pm either online or in-person during school terms – contact Suzie if you would like to join us and she can confirm the meeting location for you. We are a mixed-age group who meet together for bible study and discussion. We select a variety of different bible studies over the year and discuss in an informal way with everyone being able to take part. We are not just a study group – we are Christian friends who meet together in a relaxed environment to talk about issues affecting our daily lives. Work, family and health, amongst other issues, are discussed over tea and cake. Come along and grow in faith and friendship with us!
Wednesday Bible study
A group of us meet on the first Wednesday of each month to discuss and study the Bible. We meet at 2.00pm at Carrville. You are very welcome to come along and join us. During Advent and Lent there are weekly bible studies focusing on pertinent themes for that time of the church year.
Monthly Saturday prayer breakfast (9am – 1st Saturday in the month)
We have tea, coffee, fruit or croissants, discuss different topics and pray for situations that concern us all. It is a prayerful time of challenge and also of great spiritual comfort.
Lectio Divina
This is an ancient practice in which we are invited to read and deepen our understanding of scripture by spending time in reading, reflecting, praying and contemplating.
- Reading – Read the passage slowly; what is it saying to us all? (Lectio) Read it again, what stands out for you? Underline words which stand out as you notice them.
- Reflecting – What does the passage mean for you in this time and place? (Mediato) Read the passage again, pausing to ask how God might be speaking to you through a phrase or word today?
- Praying – As you reflect on the words which stood out for you, and what God may (Oratio) be saying to you, how do you respond to God?
- Contemplating – You may want to widen your reading to other passages. Be still (Contempliatio) before God. Invite God to be with you. Give time for the words you have read and the meaning you have found to suggest action in your life.
Bible Month resources
- Bible Month is run by the Methodist Church. It is a campaign that celebrates Scripture by inviting the whole Methodist Connexion to feast on one particular book of the Bible together. You can explore resources for this year’s Bible Month online as well as access resources from previous years.
