Connect Groups
There are a variety of small groups - called Connect Groups - running within Vineyard Church. They have different themes and meet at different times and in different places, and some, like the Bike Group, even involve getting out and about together.
In these small group settings, and the relationships that they help to create and strengthen, you can find a place that can help you to connect with Jesus and with people. Most groups meet twice a month and there are groups that meet in the daytime and on different evenings of the week.
Bible Discussion Group
Learn to love the word… Learn to live the word… Meeting on Tuesday evenings in Buckhurst Hill, discussing how the Bible makes a difference to the way we live.
Bike Group
Usually meeting on a Saturday (at least during the winter) a couple of times a month for an off-road (forest and tow path) ride 15 miles+, sharing, praying, inviting friends along etc.
Chester Road
Fellowship, prayer and Bible Study to help us to go deeper in God. Meeting on Wednesday evening in Debden.
City Connect Group
A group meeting in the City of London – Meeting fortnightly on a Thursday lunch time at 12.30. One week we meet in a restaurant and the other in a room at a church in Lombard Street
Cloud Nine
A group for older members of the congreagation meeting weekly in Honeytree Court. We follow the topic of the Sunday talk, pray, drink tea and chat, and also have social evenings which we all enjoy.
Men’s Discipleship Group
A group where men can talk about issues in their lives, be open/honest/vulnerable, and also pray for one another and inspire one another to fulfil their potential in God. Meeting on Wednesday evenings in Debden.
MGB – (Men’s Group B)
We are all on a journey, and at different stages. The aim of this group is to help each other make progress along the way. In so doing we are shaped to become the people God intended us to be. At present we meet on a Monday evening in Loughton
Mums and Toddlers Prayer Group
A friendly group where we aim to support one another and pray for one another while socialising with our children! We meet on Thursday afternoons in Loughton or Debden.
New babies Group!
A group supporting and praying for one another in that new baby stage, meeting on Friday mornings in Debden.
Not Old Yet
A group of 18-30 somethings who get together to challenge, chat and chuckle. Sometimes in the pub, or at each others houses, but always good value. It’s also for people at university during their massive holidays. You can even join the group on Facebook!
Overcomers
A group that seeks to overcome in all of life’s problems by knowing the reality of God’s victory in our everyday lives. Even if we fall God enables us to get back up and to continue to look to him for our strength and encouragement. Wednesday evenings.
Prayer Prophecy and Listening Group
We are seeking to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit as we meet. Some have gifting in intercession, some prophecy, others a heart for the nations, and some all 3! We all want God to fulfil His calling for us as individuals and as a group. Meeting on Thursday evenings in Debden.
Prophetic Prayer
A group wanting to encourage one another in developing prophetic prayer – like in Acts chapter 1 verse 8 – meeting on Friday mornings at 10.00 a.m. in Loughton.
Soul Food
The good things you need for living the way Jesus intended – food for body mind and spirit. Meet on Wednesday evenings in Buckhurst Hill, and evenings can include worship, bible study, meals, socials, encouragement, prayer. Everyone is encouraged to contribute.
Streams
A daytime group. With all our different gifts experience and knowledge we aim to build each other up in Christ, to glorify Him together. Each week we are involved in one or more of the following: Bible Study, prayer, outreach, communion, worship, and social. Thursday morning 10 a.m. – 12 midday. Rotating between three different venues in South Woodford or Loughton.
Thaxted Group
In the community for the community. Anyone who lives in or around the Thaxted/Felstead Rd area. Meetingon Friday evenings, to pray for our neighbourhood. To share meals etc that we can invite our neighbours to.
Wining and Dining Group
A group to meet together and enjoy a meal and each other’s company. Ranges from 'tea and cake', a take away, simple lunch or dinner or even something altogether more fancy!! Everyone helps to make it happen in some way. To relax and chat, support and pray for each other. To invite friends and contacts to a relaxed informal environment. Families children singles and everyone welcome. Meeting Friday or Saturday evening or Sunday lunch. Primarily meeting in Roundmead Close.
Women Going Deeper
Women who want to spur one another on to find wholeness, go deeper in God and see that affect the way we live our lives. We meet on Saturday mornings.
Women in Leadership
To support and equip one another in every area of our lives and in our leadership roles wherever that is expressed, meeting on Wednesday evenings. Venue varies around the Loughton/Epping area
Women’s Discipleship Group
We meet to share our lives and to look to God to see transformation for us and situations we face. We encourage each other to be fed from God’s word and to be open to the work of his Holy Spirit.
Woodford Green
Continuation of Woodford house group – caring for each other and encouraging each other to grow more like Jesus. A group that laughs a lot and grows good friendships. Meets Wednesday evenings – in Woodford Green!
Woodford Weekenders
For anyone living in and around the area who would like to meet on a Saturday to fellowship, meeting in various venues – including IKEA!
Woodlands
A group meeting in Loughton to study the Bible, pray and get to know one another, so that we can support one another in our differing circumstances. In the summer we will also enjoy walks – if the weather is kind! We meet on Wednesday evenings.
If you would like to know more about Connect Groups, such as when and where they run and how you could join one, please contact the Vineyard Church office on 020 8502 2748, or email judy.lovell@vineyardchurch.org.uk
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