Adults
Life Groups
We recommend that all our members belong to a life group. These meet regularly (usually weekly) in people’s homes. We may discuss the sermon, work our way through a study guide or discuss difficult questions. Some groups are more practical going on prayer walks and socialising. For more information, email our Discipleship Pastor sue.wood@thebridgeshirley.com
Community Lunch
Join us every Wednesday from 12-1pm for a hot cooked 2-course meal, followed by hot drinks from 1-2pm.
Bible Study
Tuesdays 10:00 pm – 12:00 pm
A relaxed group, working their way through different books of the bible and study guides. Plenty of room for discussion and questions.
Bereavement Course
Please contact us for details of our next course. We follow the Care For The Family Bereavement Support Course.
Alpha
Please contact us for details of our next course. This is usually on a Thursday evening, with homemade cake and pudding.
Women
Restoring and celebrating the crown of God’s creation.
SCF’s women’s ministry seeks to bring women together of all ages for fun and fellowship, encouragement and empowerment. Alongside weekly groups that are for those inside and outside the church we run various ad hoc evening and weekend events and an annual conference in the autumn.
Bridging the Gap
Tuesdays 10:30am – 12:30pm (Term time only)
A small group for ladies to chat, pray and support one another and learn from the Bible. Small children welcome. Contact the office prior to attending.
Bridging the Gap+
Second Saturday of every month from 9:00am -10:30am
A group for working ladies to build friendship and support each other through prayer and bible based discussion.
Pass It On
Thursdays 1:00 am – 2:30 pm (Term time only)
A group for passing on skills, learning new things and sharing friendship and life experience with others. Come and learn and try cooking, gardening, crafts and more.
Thursday Morning Prayer
Thurdays 10:30am – 12:00pm
For women to pray together in different ways using worship, praise or scripture for different situations in the community and around the world.
Men
To create an environment which makes the Christian faith accessible to the average UK man and church a place where they can belong, get involved, make a difference and have fun.
As men within SCF we get excited about doing things together as men. Clearly we get huge enjoyment out of doing stuff with the women and children in our lives, but we recognise that there’s something special about just getting together as a bunch of blokes.
We’re delighted to partner with Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and tap into their resources and events. Together, we believe that we can make a positive difference within our community.
Fun / Social
Every couple of months we get together and do something where we can all just relax, hang out, catch-up and have some fun.
Discipleship
We meet regularly on a Friday evening over a meal and a beer to share and discuss topics affecting our lives and the world around us.
Seniors
Older people play an important part in our church family across all areas and groups and enjoy different aspect of teaching and ministry as well as social times together.
Tuesday Club
Tuesdays 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A group specifically for the older generation in our church and community where people gather for friendship, board games and table tennis for the more active! Refreshments and a short encouraging talk are also part of this gathering which has various socials throughout the year including days out and a Christmas dinner and dance.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Bridge
234 Stratford Road, Shirley, B90 3AG
Telephone: 0300 561 0300