As Christians we are called to be focussed on God, committed to each other and involved in God’s world. Home groups provide that opportunity for church members to come together, to have fellowship with one another, to look at the Bible and to give each other the support and prayer needed in daily living. We have a number of home groups at St. Bartholomew’s which meet on different days and at different times.

Alpha is a course consisting of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian life, usually taking place once a week over a 10 week period. It looks at the person and work of Jesus, the Holy Spirit, Prayer, the Bible, Guidance, Healing and other building blocks of Christian Life. Alpha is for everyone. It is of especial help to new Christians and people who want to look again at Christianity or brush up on the basics of Christian living. Each session usually begins with a meal, followed by a talk and small group discussions, providing an opportunity for people to ask questions and express opinions.