Electives are an important part of how we grow as disciples of Jesus. They’re spaces where we learn together, find inspiration, and discover practical ways to live out our faith in everyday life.
They are built around practical teaching, group discussion, and hands-on opportunities to put your learning into practice. They take place twice a year, at the end of the spring and winter terms, and we’d love for everyone to join in—especially with others from their city group.
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Our “distinctives” express our unique character as a Vineyard movement in much the same way that a similar nose or turn of phrase expresses the character of a human family. We sum up what makes us distinct with a collection of colourful, descriptive phrases that we’ve developed over time (many of them came from John Wimber and other original players in the movement) to verbalise how we are living out the reality of the Kingdom of God.
Join us this Spring as we explore three of our Vineyard Distinctives.
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Session 1 - Tuesday 18th March
The Now and the Not Yet
God’s Kingdom is here – it is NOW. It is also not fully here – it is NOT YET. That means we have a theology both for signs and wonders, and for suffering, and this perspective is central to our theology and practices as a Vineyard church.
Session 2 - Tuesday 25th March
Come Holy Spirit
This is our central prayer – “Come, Holy Spirit”. As Carol Wimber used to tell us, “There should never be a time in our gatherings together that we don’t invite the Holy Spirit.” We all need a constant filling of the Holy Spirit.
Session 3 - Tuesday 1st April
Remember the Poor
Core to Jesus’ ministry was caring for the poor, the lost, the outcast and the outsider – those who were needy in both the physical and spiritual. We want to continue this and serve the poor around us. We are all in need, in some way.
Come along with others from your city group as we continue learn what it means to practice the way of Jesus, Together!
If you're not part of a city group, it's not a problem you can still take part, in fact Electives can be a great first step towards joining a city group in the future, simply sign up via the button below.
