GROUPS
It’s great to attend, but it’s even better to be involved. What that means is that if you consider this to be your home church, we want you to become both NEEDED and KNOWN by other people here. And there is no better way to do that than to join a small group.
Our small group system is simple: we ask our leaders what kind of group they would be interested in leading, they set the time, day, location and focus, and then we tell you about it. You register your interest for the one that excites you the most, and the leaders get back to you. Oh, and they meet every other week, just so you know.
Find out what groups are currently available below, and register for one at the bottom of this page.
Andrew & Andrea Glendinning's
Time: Friday Evenings, Fortnightly
Location: Loughgall
Approx demographic: Particularly suitable for adults in their 30s–50s, including singles, couples and families, although older adults are very welcome too.
Brief description: Bible study, fellowship and sharing meals together.
Eilís Ferguson's
Time: Thursday Evenings, Fortnightly
Location: Portadown
Approx demographic: Women of all ages
Brief description: A women-only group focused on studying the Bible and exploring topics relevant to Christian life and discipleship.
Jim & Esther Uprichard's
NB – FULL – REGISTER TO JOIN WAITING LIST
Time: Wednesday evenings, Fortnightly
Location: Portadown
Approx demographic: 40s-60s
Brief description: Our fun group gathers every other week for some Bible study, conversation and prayer over snacks and coffee.
David & Leanne Farlow's
Time: Friday Evenings, Fortnightly
Location: The Birches
Approx demographic: Open to people of all ages & stages of life
Brief description: A welcoming fellowship group with a mixture of worship, Bible teaching, prayer and food together.
Andrew & Sarah-Louise Johnston's
Time: Mixed evenings, Monthly
Location: Portadown
Approx demographic: Particularly suited to families, including children!
Brief description: An informal gathering combining fellowship and Bible study, particularly suited to couples and families with children, including those with additional needs. Children are welcome to come along and play together!
Parenting Teens (Paul & Ruth Thompson's)
NB – FULL – REGISTER TO JOIN WAITING LIST
Time: Tuesday evenings, Fortnightly
Location: Portadown area
Approx demographic: Parenting teens & Pre-teens
Brief description: For parents of kids as they go through their tweens and teens, aiming to support and encourage one another.
Senior Saints (Jenna Watts)
Time: Thursday Mornings, Short term group in Nov-Dec
Location: The Shed
Approx demographic: 65+,
Brief description: A special opportunity for our older members to enjoy fellowship, encouragement, prayer and friendship together. Led by Jenna Watts
Malcolm & Sharon's
Time: Tuesday evenings, Fortnightly
Location: The Shed
Approx demographic: 30s-60s
Brief description: We want to have some fun and some Bible study together, working our way through the gospels and then also interspersing that with subjects chosen by the group.
Soul Sisters (Rachel Roberts)
Time: Friday evenings, Monthly
Location: The Shed
Approx demographic: Women of any age
Brief description: It’s a chance for the women of Hope to get together and have some fun. We’ve got pizza nights, crafts, pampering, movies, mocktails, Q&As and much more!
Chess Club (Ian Nickels)
Time: Monday Evenings
Location: Starbucks near Hope
Leaders: Ian Nickels
Approx demographic: Any ages and levels of chess ability
Brief description: If you’re interested in learning chess, already enjoy playing, or are a brilliant player, you’re more than welcome to come along, play and have fun.