SMALL GROUPS
Small groups are a great way to belong and be involved in the church community of St Paul's and St George's Church. This is a selection of small groups which you can join. Browse the list below and then contact the leader by email or phone for more information or alternatively fill in an online Connect Form if you wish to be placed in a group.
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| Leader(s) | Elizabeth, Mollie and Susan |
| District(s) | City Centre |
| Nearest bus routes | Lothian 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 26, 34, 44, 45, 49 street parking |
| Day | Monday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | 2nd and 4th Monday of the month |
| Group purpose | Reflective Prayer: seeks to provide a space to encounter God in the midst of daily demands and to help make connections between prayer and everyday life. We offer a 45minute guided meditation using stillness, poetry, scripture, silence, music, etc. We also aim to be a link to others working in Christian prayer and spirituality that may resource our lives. |
| Group ethos | It is a simple, quiet and unhurried space. We hope there is a growing sense of community both within the silence and over coffee afterwards with folk from across the city, some of whom also belong to traditional Home Groups. We would be encouraging of the idea of life as a journey and that God is to be found in the ordinary, and sometimes very raw, material of our lives. |
| Contact email | reflectiveprayer@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Leader(s) | Chris Mackel |
| District(s) | Leith/Portobello |
| Day | Monday |
| Time | Evening (8pm) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To study the Bible in order to grow in faith, to build a supportive community, to serve the needs of our local community and contribute to the life of our church. |
| Group ethos | We are a mixed bunch of people with varied Christian, personal and work experiences. Our discussions are very open as we seek to encourage and develop our Christian discipleship together. Prayer time is important to us. We also arrange at least two social “happenings” per term. For any one wishing to explore and develop their Christian faith we would love to welcome you. |
| Contact email | leith@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 625 7777 (Work)
0131 553 5522 (Home) 07831 615713 (Mobile) |
Having problems finding a group?
Contact smallgroups@pandgchurch.org.uk and we will try to help.
Tuesday
| Leader(s) | Joyce Gordon and Libba Byrne |
| District(s) | City Centre |
| Nearest bus routes | All buses to York Place |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | 9.30am |
| Frequency | Weekly in term-time |
| Group purpose | 'Women on Tuesday' is a Bible based discussion group for all women interested in deepening their Christian faith. |
| Group ethos | ‘Women on Tuesday’ meets every Tuesday during term time at 9.30am. There is also a crèche for 0-5yrs.
The group is a safe and secure space where members can explore, grow and mature together. Everyone is welcome- Any age and any stage of life and faith. The Group is relaxed, open and fun! We are always open to new group members and volunteers to help run the creche. |
| Contact email | womenontuesday@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | Libba: 0131 551 5876
Joyce: 0131 441 1486 |
| Leader(s) | Adrienne Ferguson |
| District(s) | Currently in Newington area |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To have fellowship with one another and to study the bible in order to grow in faith. |
| Group ethos | We are a group of young ladies between the ages of 20 and 35, who meet in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We all find the home group to be very supportive and great friendships have developed because of it. |
| Contact email | broughton@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Leader(s) | Ruth Milliken |
| District(s) | Leith |
| Nearest bus routes | 7,11,14 & 21 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To have fellowship together and to study the Bible in order to grow in faith |
| Group ethos | We are a group of young ladies between the ages of 20 and 35, who meet in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. We all find the home group to be very supportive and great friendships have developed because of it. |
| Contact email | leithladies@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 07921 711 406 |
| Leader(s) | Dominic Byrne |
| District(s) | Trinity |
| Nearest bus routes | 27, 23, 8, |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | Evening (8 - 9.15pm) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To study the Bible in order to grow in faith, to build a supportive community, to serve the needs of our local community and contribute to the life of our church. |
| Group ethos | We are a mixed group of 20's/30's/40's at different stages of life and faith who want to deepen our personal relationship with God, build a greater understanding of who God is, who He wants us to be and how we can best serve others |
| Contact email | trinity@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | Home: 0131 551 5876
Mob: 07949035454 |
| Leader(s) | Paul Deponio |
| District(s) | Colinton (SW corner of City) |
| Nearest bus routes | Lothian 10, 16, 18, 45 |
| Day | Tuesday |
| Time | Evening (8pm to 10pm) |
| Frequency | Fortnightly |
| Group purpose | Study, prayer, support for one another and the wider church community |
| Group ethos | We are predominantly but not exclusively married couples who lead hectic lives. We face similar issues – demanding jobs, supporting elderly relatives and mostly grown up children, finding space for reflection. Some of us are serious sailors others don’t put to sea at all. We have great social events normally involving excellent food. |
| Contact email | colinton@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 441 2551 |
Having problems finding a group?
Contact smallgroups@pandgchurch.org.uk and we will try to help.
Wednesday
| Leader(s) | Catriona Scrimgeour |
| District(s) | Edinburgh West & North (not exclusively) |
| Nearest bus routes | 41, 43 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | Explore and develop our relationship with God and have fun. To discover how we probably already serve God in our daily lives and encourage each other in this. |
| Group ethos | To learn from each other and encourage each other in our walk of faith. |
| Contact email | ravelston@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 332 5417 (Catriona) |
| Leader(s) | Roderick MacKenzie |
| District(s) | Buckstone - Bruntsfield |
| Nearest bus routes | We meet in different venues to allow for folks to attend more easily |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | Evening (8pm) |
| Frequency | 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesday of month |
| Group purpose | To study God’s word and to promote World Mission |
| Group ethos | We seek to deepen our relationship with God as individuals and as a group and to become empowered by the Holy Spirit; we are open to the Holy Spirit and any prompting for change, but we also appreciate the value of continuity and the comfort it provides. Mixed group of retired and working people, age range from late 20’s to 60’s.
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| Contact email | buckstone@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 01506 434956
07740981251 |
| Leader(s) | Ruth Stewart |
| District(s) | Stockbridge - Comely Bank |
| Nearest bus routes | 37, 47, X47, 19, 36, 41 |
| Day | Wednesday |
| Time | Evening (8pm) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To provide a space where we can develop friendships and grow in our relationship with God and each other through Bible study and prayer. To support each other in our everyday lives as Christians and have fun together. |
| Group ethos | We are a friendly, informal group of people from 30s through to 50s but welcome any age group. We come from different backgrounds with a mix of interests, occupations and outlook. We take turns in leading often lively discussions and are keen to serve the church and the wider community. |
| Contact email | stockbridge@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 332 6700 |
Having problems finding a group?
Contact smallgroups@pandgchurch.org.uk and we will try to help.
Thursday
| Leader(s) | James and Susan Bryce |
| District(s) | Braids - Morningside |
| Nearest bus routes | 5,11,15,16,23,38,41 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | We meet together to encourage friendship and spiritual development. We do this through Bible study, discussion and prayer. Once a month we focus on prayer for the whole evening using led meditations and other creative approaches. |
| Group ethos | We are a welcoming and friendly group of varying ages and backgrounds. We support one another through prayer and in practical ways. We enjoy a variety of social activities too, with an emphasis on food! Newcomers welcome! |
| Contact email | braids@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 447 0044 |
| Leader(s) | Jennifer and Nikki |
| District(s) | Bruntsfield |
| Nearest bus routes | Lothian 27, 10 |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | Bible study, prayer and shared meals to build up and encourage each other in our relationship with God |
| Group ethos | We are a welcoming and friendly mixed group with members from all different walks of life:students, professionals and retired. We seek to deepen the friendships and fellowship between each other through regular bible study and time together. |
| Contact email | bruntsfield@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Leader(s) | Steve Best |
| District(s) | For students in Edinburgh |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | Evening |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To allow students across Edinburgh to meet together and have fellowship through studying the bible, praying and having fun! We generally meet in 40 York Place. |
| Group ethos | Open to students from all of Edinburgh's universities/colleges |
| Contact email | students@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 476 5674 |
| Leader(s) | Roddy and Lenore Simson |
| District(s) | Grange - Morningside |
| Nearest bus routes | 38,24,41,42 and then a 5-10 minute walk |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | Evening (7.30pm for coffee, 8pm start) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | Our group is a place where busy people can recharge and be supported through prayer, study and social events. We are looking to expand the group which is open to all. |
| Group ethos | Our group values the building of supportive relationships amongst each-other and deepening relationship with God. |
| Contact email | grange-morningside@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 667 3353 |
| Leader(s) | Brian and Jenny Carson |
| District(s) | Murrayfield - Blackhall |
| Nearest bus routes | LRT 12, 26, 31, First 86 plus lots of others from West End to Western Corner; LRT 38 from Crewe Toll not very often. |
| Day | Thursday |
| Time | Evening (7.45 for 8pm start, 9.30pm finish) |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Group purpose | To encourage and support each other through fellowship, bible study and prayer. |
| Group ethos | Our ethos is as above. The character of the group is: we are a fairly typical P&Gs mix of young and not so young, singles and couples with children ranging in age from babies to grown up; suburban, probably over-comfortable types with jobs which can be stressful so we appreciate each other’s support. Our interests are varied, ranging over art & music, dinner parties and socialising, having fun with our families, sport and outdoor pursuits and more besides. |
| Contact email | murrayfield@pandgchurch.org.uk |
| Contact phone(s) | 0131 337 4667 |
Having problems finding a group?
Contact smallgroups@pandgchurch.org.uk and we will try to help.
Friday
| Leader(s) | Rob Carlson, Steve Best and Sally Wastling |
| District(s) | City-wide - Leith |
| Nearest bus routes | 1, 10, 16, 22, 25, 49 (for Leith venue) |
| Day | Friday |
| Time | 8 pm (usually last Friday of each month) |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Group purpose | This is a reading group where we aim to study and discuss books dealing with Christian theology. Through discussion of the readings and our response to them, we aim to develop reflective awareness of the basis of Christian doctrine, its historical development, and, in some cases, the reasons that certain issues have become controversial or divisive. By consideration of the implications for our own lives of what we are reading, we aim to foster personal spiritual growth and, by so doing, enhancing the contribution we make more widely – both within and outwith our church community. |
| Group ethos | We are a mixed group of people spanning the gender and age range of adults in the church. The group is open to all: whether or not you have undertaken any formal theological study. While not dispensing with the need for academic rigour and intellectual discipline in our discussions, we aim to create an atmosphere that is welcoming and conducive for those who are at an 'entry-level' in their journey into reading theological works. Our meetings are usually begun and/or ended with biscuits, coffee/tea or even fine wine! |
| Contact email | theology2@pandgchurch.org.uk |
Having problems finding a group?
Contact smallgroups@pandgchurch.org.uk and we will try to help.