Groups

Adults

ST LUKE'S WALKERS

For anyone who is interested in some good wholesome exercise in good company, we have put together a programme of walks. Generally taking place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of each month at 10am, the walks are around 5-7 miles long and are located in the local area around Southampton, the New Forest, Winchester, Meon Valley and Portsmouth Harbour.

The walks are regularly attended by over a dozen people. You don’t need to be a member of the congregation at St Luke’s to join in.

Check the notice boards for details of the next walks planned.

If you would like to get in touch, please contact the following people:
Janet Compton, Rosie Adams and Chris Duff. If you do not have their details, please use the contact form to get in touch with the Leadership Team.

LADIES GROUP

Do you want to attend some inspirational and thought-provoking talks and activities?

Join our group of women at church at 7:15pm for tea and coffee followed by the talk and discussion. Please see the calendar for the date of our next meeting.

We have had: a guest GP speak on mental health, older persons’ luncheon groups, testimonies, quizzes, and a Christmas meal.

ISRAELI DANCING

The music is wonderful, the steps quite easy and you do not need a partner. It is open to any age or gender. The origins of the dance are explained and the meaning of the Hebrew songs are explained. It is an evening of worship, fun, fellowship and great exercise.

It takes place in the main worship area of St Luke’s church.

Please consult the calendar for the date of the next dance.

SMALL GROUPS

Becoming part of a small group is a great way to explore faith in a friendly, prayerful and more intimate setting. Small groups provide fellowship, teaching and pastoral care. Each small group leader chooses material that is best suited to their group. We also offer short-term, specific courses from time to time.

If you are interested and want to know more, please submit an enquiry via the contact form to the small groups team.

BOOK CLUB

A social and supportive group for church members and others that meets monthly. Over the years we have enjoyed many interesting and stimulating discussions, sometimes opening up areas of our faith.

ENCOUNTER

Afternoon tea for anyone free on a Wednesday afternoon 2-4pm.

A friendly and welcoming place where you will find company over a cup tea, coffee and cake. The tables are laid with tablecloths and flowers and the drinks are served in china cups. Come, chat and make new friends!

Please see the calendar for the next Encounter meeting.

Youth

YOUTH CAFÉ

Are you hungry? Want somewhere to hang out with your mates?

Come along to our youth café for local secondary school students. Approximately 200 schoolchildren come for free food and a chat each week. There’s pizza, toasties, milkshakes and more. And it’s free!

Drop by Youth Café in the church between 3 – 4pm on Thursday during term time.

See the calendar for more details.

JUNCTION 7

Junction 7 is our youth group for secondary school-aged young people. We hang out, play games, eat food and talk about the big questions of life and how they apply to teenagers today. We also go on trips to places like Ninja Warrior, bowling and the beach.

We meet between 6.30 – 8pm at church in the lounge at church on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.

All secondary age students are very welcome.

Send the Children & Youth Team a message for more information or speak to one of the Leadership Team.

Children

SUNDAY MORNING CHILDREN'S GROUP

In most Sunday services, there is a Children’s Group where the stories in the Bible are brought to life with imagination, fun and creativity.

We aim to give children an understanding of Jesus and to help them develop their own personal relationship with God. Children also play an active part in the all-age service (“All In Worship”) each month.

OPEN THE BOOK

School is a great place to learn about the Christian faith.

Our Open the Book team put on school assembly dramas at two primary schools in the Parish bimonthly. We use the storyteller Bible Society Open the Book programme to act out Bible stories, complete with costumes and props. We encourage the children to participate.

Toddlers & Babies

MINNOWS PLAYGROUP

For parents, carers and under 5s for play and crafts. There’s a healthy snack for the children and a hot drink and cake for the adults!

Minnows is held in the worship area of St Luke’s, meeting term time.

There is a small charge of £1 per family which covers the cost of refreshments and craft materials.

See the calendar for the date of the next Minnows Playgroup.

To keep up to date with the latest information, 
join the Facebook Minnows Toddler Group.