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Home Groups. What is a home group? Well put very simply it is a group of people who meet together in a home. What makes home groups special are the relationships that develop within that group. When the group works well members feel free to open up about their faith beliefs and to engage in discussions in a comfortable non - threatening environment. Small groups provide an opportunity for people to really get to know each other. To feel free to share concerns knowing that the confidentiality pact of the group means whatever is said remains within the group. When problems arise the group are there to support one another. The leader or leaders with input from the group decide what they are going to study. At the moment several groups are using one of the York courses, my own group are studying “Faith in the Fire”. Another group are doing their own study of the book of Joshua and one of their leaders has prepared the material used. Another group are using one of the Lifebuilder studies, they have chosen Hebrews. Sometimes a video or DVD is watched and discussion follows. All groups have a time of prayer often focusing on the needs within the group. Some groups especially those lucky to have a musician as a member will have a time of praise. Groups either open with refreshments or conclude and one group I have visited had a break half way through for a drink and a piece of cake. Social events are organised and at this time of year plans for meals to celebrate Christmas or the New Year are underway. When home groups work well the results are there for all to see, numbers grow and firm friendships are formed. Are you still uncertain about joining one? You can call or e-mail me and discuss your concerns. You don’t have to commit yourself, pop along and join a group for a session and see what you think. What I can promise is that if you find a group that suits you, you won’t want to leave.

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Locations

DEUX SEVRES

Leaders Rosemary Coleman and Margaret Mace
Meet Fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon at 2.00pm for 2.30pm
Address 4 Chemin du Ravelin, Courbanay, Marie-Levescault
Tel 05 49 07 69 05
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Leaders Anne and Owen White
Meet Weekly on a Wenesday afternoon at 2.30pm
Address Jassay 79120 Chenay
Tel 05 49 60 48 56
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VIENNE

Leaders Jean Rose and Colin Fidler
Meet Fortnightly on a Tuesday 2.00pm for 2.30pm
Address Chez Rose, Le Bourg, 86350 St Martin L'Ars
Tel 05 49 87 76 71
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Leaders Mike and Margaret Willis
Meet Weekly on a Tuesday evening 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Address Les Roches, Savigne 86400 (nr Civray)
Tel 05 49 87 18 58
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CHARENTE

Leader Jean Major
Meet Fortnightly on a Wednesday morning at 10.00am for 10.30am
Address Rue Marcel Chapon, 16700 Taize-Aize
Tel 05 45 71 76 67
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Leader Sally Johnson
Meet Fortnightly on a Thursday Morning at 10.00am
Address La Leigne, 16700 Condac
Tel 05 45 31 50 13
Leaders Anne and Nick Gillibrand
Meet Fortnightly on a Friday morning at 10.00 for 10.30am
Address La Maison de lEveque Les Picardies,16420 Lesterps
Tel 05 45 85 55 94
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Leaders Jackie and Howard James
Meet Fortnightly on a Friday morning at 10.00am
Address Chez Magnot 16460 Ventouse
Tel 05 45 29 58 91
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Leaders Duncan and Mary Paige
Meet Weekly on a Tuesday evening at 7.00pm
Address La Gilarde,16140, Marcillac-Lanville
Tel 05 45 21 91 10
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CHARENTE MARITIME

Leader Chris Jones
Meet Fortnightly on a Tuesday morning at 10.00am at Colin and Madeline Phillips house
Address 21 rue de Chantemerle 17160 Matha
Tel 05 46 26 79 58
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Leaders Joyce and Alan Bache
Meet Fortnightly on a Wenesday morning at 10.00am
Address Trevor Wignal Chez Giraud,17500 Champagnac

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Leader Karen Phillips
Meet Fortnightly on a Tuesday morning at 10.00am
Address La Croix Joseph, 16300 St. Aulais la Chapelle
Leader Michael Painter
Meet Fortnightly on a Wednesday morning at 10.00am
Address 46 Avenue de Cognac, 17777 Brizambourg

 

Together in Prayer can now be found on the Reflection and Prayers Page

Rev. Michael Hepper
Chaplaincy of Poitou-Charentes

2 Place Gambetta,

Civray, 86400
France

Office Tel: 05 49 97 04 21
Office Hours Mon, Tues and Fri 0900 -1330