The purpose of Life Groups at Kilternan Parish is to promote spiritual growth through authentic Christian relationships and the study of God’s Word.

What is a Life Group?

Life Groups are the place where we gather to share life together in chat, prayer and bible study. A Life Group is made up of 10‑16 people who meet to study, to share, and to support one another in their Christian lives. Each group is led by 2 leaders.  A life group can meet in a home, a café, or a designated space in the Gathering Grounds. It depends on the make-up of the group. Each life group aims to meet biweekly if possible, but when and how is up to each group. Life Groups can meet almost any day and time of the week.

What does a Life Group do?

There are a few key parts to a life group. One is fellowship (we don’t downplay the value of coffee and hospitality!), but the purpose of a life group is about deepening faith with an element of bible study and prayer. Don’t be put off by the word study – this isn’t a gathering for the academics. Life Group members should include the sincere inquisitive as well as the more mature Christian.

How Long Does a Group Last?

Each September we will have a new round of life groups with a ‘sign up Sunday’.  It’s exciting when relationships build, but we want to be wary of groups becoming exclusive. Therefore, at the end of June, each group formally ends, and new life groups begin again in September. For the first year, the Life Groups coordinator (the rector) will do his best to discern the make up of the small groups.

What next?

Once people have had a chance to sign up on the form below or via the sign-up sheets in services on the 1st and 8th September the rector, with the support of the parish faith formation team, will organize the small groups, and in the month of October the small group leader will be in touch to organize the first get together. If September passes and you still want to join, of course there is flexibility to link you into a group that has already started without waiting for the start of a new session. If you have any questions please feel free to speak with Rob or Julie to find out more.