Ruislip Baptist Church
Small groups
At RBC we offer a range of small groups which are a vital part of our church life and we encourage people to join one.
The groups meet at various times of the week (mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends) and cover a wide range of ages, backgrounds and interests.
Some brief information is shown below on what the groups do, where they meet, and their leaders. Most of them are held in people’s homes. For more information on any of these groups please contact the Church Office on 01895 631 239 and speak to our small groups co-ordinator.
Ann Easton
Small Groups co-ordinator
What are the small groups for?
Information on groups meeting on different days:
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Various
What do people say?
"It has given me companionship, a sense of belonging and a knowledge that I am not on my own in my walk of faith."
"Good fellowship helps me open the Bible to see what God has to say and not be afraid of not understanding; as we all need help."
"From my group I get a feeling of belonging. A place where ideas can be exchanged without fear of feeling foolish or uninformed. And great cakes!!!"
"A chance to listen to other points of view, to broaden my own outlook and understanding of the Bible."
What are the small groups for?
The aims are:
- To promote Christian fellowship, encouraging each other to continue in our faith through the good and bad times
- To be a forum to discuss spiritual issues in a safe and informal environment
- To be part of the prayer life of the church
- To encourage each other to develop our spiritual gifts
- To be a vital factor in fulfilling our mission statement:
“to build a vibrant Christ-centred community with a vision for extending His kingdom”
Monday
Growing in God
Monday evening, 7.45 pm. Weekly.
A follow-up to the Alpha course.
Michael Stanhope
Growing in God
Monday evening, 7.45 pm. Weekly.
A follow-up to the Alpha course.
Ann Easton
Running the Race
Monday afternoon, 1.15 pm. Every other week.
Bible study and prayer.
Theresa Bailey
Book
Monday evening, 8 pm. Once a month.
Discuss a book and pray.
Dawn Dauncey
Tuesday
Illustration Small Group
Tuesday fortnightly, 12.15 - 1.15 pm. At RBC.
Looking at how Jesus and others in scripture illustrate truths to help us understand and apply them.
Amanda Brown (Contact)
Springboard
An interactive service for those with a learning disability. Visitors welcome. The group normally meets at the church, but please contact the Church Office on 01895 631239 for details. The group is affiliated to Causeway Prospects.
Alison Dennis, James Roach
Wednesday
Mums & Others
Every Wednesday morning, in term-time. 9.30 - 11.30 am.
Bible study, prayer & fellowship.
Laura Jones, Jill Durn, Sheila Wills
Wednesday Morning Group
10.00 - 12 noon, second Wednesday each month. In the shop front at RBC.
Bible study and fellowship for the young at heart.
Gordon Webb
Wednesday Girls
Wednesday, 2 pm - 3 pm. An informal sharing time.
Sandra Ruddick
Home & Away
Wednesday 8 - 10 pm
Group for 18-25 year olds. A lively and fun group. Bible study, discussion and social events.
Points of View
Wednesday 8 - 10 pm, every other week.
Meetings focus on issues raised by the Christian faith and how these can be practically worked out in our daily lives. Bible study and prayer are included in each meeting.
Roy and Liz Treadaway
Stepping Out
Wednesday 8 pm, every other week.
Bible study, prayer, fellowship and fun.
Chris and Christine Follett, Craig Rowland
Women Walking Closer to God (W.W.C.G.)
Wednesday 7.00 - 9.00 pm, every other week.
Bible study, prayer, friendship. food, fun and occasional outings.
Sue Casey and Gail Connor (photo not available)
Victoria Road Small Group
First and third Wednesday evenings, 8 pm.
Bible study, prayer and fellowship at various homes.
Swakeleys Small Group
Wednesday evening 8 pm. Every other week.
Bible study, prayer and sharing.
Paul and Dot Bristow
Ickenham Small Group
Wednesday evening 8 pm. Every other week.
Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
Brenda Jones
Harrow Small Group
First and third Wednesday evenings, 8 pm.
Bible Study, prayer and fellowship. We focus on sharing, caring and eating together.
Maggy
Allsorts
Wednesday evening 8 pm, every third week.
A very diverse but nonetheless cohesive group, which aims, by way of a yearly programme to investigate and understand the Bible, personal issues with God and social issues in relation to God's word.
Paula Sims and Marilyn Burnside
Thursday
Early Bird
Thursday 6.30 - 7.30am, weekly. Light breakfast and prayer time based at RBC.
Dave Pead
The Thursday Thinkers
Second and fourth Thursday 8 pm.
Bible study followed by lively discussion.
Michael & Betty Burke
Salt Cellar
Thursday evening, 8 pm. Every other week.
Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
Graham & Ruth Martin
Omega
First and third Thursdays, 8 pm.
For 20s—30s. Bible study, prayer & fellowship.
Hosts: Mike and Katy Strutt
Friday
Free on Fridays
Friday mornings, 10 am—12 noon. Venue rotates around different homes.
Bible study, prayer and encouragement. Informal, friendly and supportive.
Hilary Ross-Smith
Little Angels
An informal and friendly group for mums with babies (up to about 1 year old).
Every Friday, 11am – 12 noon in the Sidewalk at RBC (entrance on
Linda Garwood
Wholeness and Healing
Friday 9.30 am
Time for study, reflection and prayer. In the Sidewalk shop front at RBC.
Diane Foster and Julie Good
ROBOCOPS 1 & 2
Second Friday of the month, 8 pm.
Two small groups dedicated to discovering more about the persecuted church throughout the world so that we can effectively pray and support our brothers and sisters.
Saturday
Any Questions
Last Saturday of the month, 7.30 - 9.30am. Continental breakfast followed by an informal talk based on Biblical research and then discussion of this 'answer' and any other issues raised.
Steve Crowther
Girls Allowed
3rd and 5th Saturday of the month, 9.00 - 11.00 am.
Breakfast, Bible study, prayer and fellowship.
Gillian Rose and Pippa Durn
Women @ Work
Last Saturday of the month, 9.30 - 11.00 am
Read, discuss and study women in the Bible who have achieved for God.
Sara Jones
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Saturday mornings monthly, 8 am.
Phil Ross-Smith
Mixed Breakfast Group
Saturday mornings monthly, 8 am.
Meet in various homes. Fellowship over breakfast followed by life issue discussions.
Jan and Tony Rose
Men @ Ease
Second Saturday of the month, 8.30 - 10.00 am.
Breakfast, fellowship and study focusing on the examples of men in the Bible who have made a difference.
Men’s Breakfast
Second Saturday of the month, 8.00 - 10.00 am
Breakfasts, chats, discussions, etc.
Andy Willis and John Harland-Smith
Saturday Walks
Last Saturday of the month.
Michael Burke
Various Days
Men’s Late Breakfast 1 and 2
Monthly - no set day, 7.30 pm.
Bible study, fellowship and food for men. Shared leadership at various venues.
John McCormick and Alan Taylor
News and Views
Various days, 8pm, every 2-3 weeks.
Applying a biblical understanding to today’s news.
Quilting Circle
Friday 1.00 pm—3.00 pm
Paula Sims (photo currently not available)
Christian Vision for Men
Approximately five meetings a year. Evening events, 7.15 pm—9.30 pm, typically including a meal and an invited speaker. Please contact Church office on 01895 631239 for details. See also the CVM website for more information.
Gordon Webb (CVM representative)
Office Address:
122 Manor Way
Ruislip
Middlesex
HA4 8HR