Gathering in smaller groups has always been one of the best ways make and nurture discipleship in the local church. John Wimber one of the founding leaders of the Vineyard Movement shared some helpful thoughts on why we value small groups.
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THE VALUE OF SMALL GROUPSCity Groups aren’t just Bible studies or social hangouts—or even just another meeting to attend. They’re communities where people grow in discipleship, share life together, and join in God’s mission. Most groups meet weekly in homes around Milton Keynes, each led by a trusted individual or couple who help create a safe, welcoming space for growth, support, and connection.
The best place to start is with the group nearest to where you live. If that’s not an option, just pick the one you’re most likely to stick with consistently. Not sure where to begin? Try out a couple and see which one feels right!
City Groups run in three termly blocks throughout the year. Each one is a little different—different people, times, and locations—but they all include time to eat, learn, share, and pray together.
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To make a proposal for a new City Group, please click the button below!
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. Across the year, we run a variety of streams—each designed to help you take what you’re learning and put it into practice as we follow Jesus intentionally and wholeheartedly.
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ElectivesWe also have other types of groups that meet at different times and for set periods or seasons.
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Affinity means 'an inherent likeness or connection'. Affinity spaces happen periodical and are low barrier ways to connect with others in a similar life stage, gender or shared interest. These are great places to drop in and meet new friends, or invite old friends who don't call Garden City home. If you would like to join in an affinity space, please visit our online calendar to sign-up for the next opportunity.
We believe the church is at its best, and God His most glorious, when His people seek after Him in humble, desperate, passionate prayer. We are hungry to be a people who contend for a fresh move of God's Spirit in our day and believe that Kingdom advancement is fueled by prayer. Join us on Zoom every Friday in term times from 6.30am.
The goal for Core groups is to gather regularly with 3-4 people of the same gender to deliberately pursue Jesus together. To do this groups meet together to practice some of the most neglected commands and disciplines of the Christian life, providing an accessible way of discipling one another through meaningful, accountable relationships with others in the church.
