Small groups enable a deepening of relationships both with each other and with God that cannot be found merely by attending Sunday services. Small groups offer social connections and opportunities for spiritual growth wherever you're at on your faith journey. Browse below for our current small group list. We will be looking to increase our provision over the next year.
While many church run mixed small groups, we choose as a church to have monthly discipleship focus on a Sunday and midweek following for the whole church. On the Sunday we will hear a message on the current discipleship series and then the following Wednesday we have Open Church.
Starting at 6:45pm we gather for food together. This is open to anyone, inlcuding families who may not be able to stick around for the discussions later, but would like to join in with the fellowship.
After dinner together we gather for a short recap of the Sunday teaching focus and then we break into 3 or 4 small groups across the building to talk through some questions around that week's focus.
This is a great opportunity for new people to the church to get to know others in a friendly setting.
Stepping Forward is an initiative led by Pastor Lee and Pastor Phil Hannam, from Life Church Chelmsford, to help cultivate leaders in Essex.
If you are considering taking more responsibility than you have in what you're doing now, or stepping into a serving or leadership role in your local church or your workplace, this monthly course over a 2 year period will help equip you on your journey.
Starting on 20th february 2022, the course will run every 3rd Sunday (With exceptions for Easter) at Life Church Chelmsford from 7-9pm.
It is free of charge but you need to register to attend by filling in the form here