Our small groups are called 'purpose groups', they are collections of people with a shared focus or passion. For example our overseas students group have a passion to see overseas students welcomed and supported.
Usually groups meet between weekly in the home of a church member. Most groups have a mixture of friendship, food, worship and prayer, as well as a focus on their purpose.
Feel free to email a purpose group leader to find out when they are next meeting and try it out.
cafeConnect & Internationals: Purpose Group
Aims: make contact with Overseas Students (OS); help to run chaplaincy globe; etc
Leader: Bryan Kernaghan 07960 754716
Usual meeting time: Wednesday at 7.15pm
Location: Usually meet at Anglican Chaplaincy
Extreme Sports: Purpose Group
Aim: A men’s group to invite friends along to.
Leaders: Sam Wingfield 07904251081
Location: varies
Peace & Justice: Purpose Group
Aim: peace & justice for the world & have a laugh.
Leader: Beej Kidd Tel 0151 727 6617
Usual meeting time: 8.00pm on alternate weeks
Location: varies – members’ homes.
Nurture: Purpose Group
Aim: To support, nourish and equip families
Leaders: Katie Harding and Helen West
Usual meeting time: Alternate Wednesdays at 8pm
Location: Varies
Prison: Purpose Group
Aim: To visit prisons in Liverpool
Leader: Neil Short 0151 708 8559
Usual meeting time: 7.30pm on alternate Tuesdays
Location: We are meeting at 8 Lady Chapel Close
Students: Purpose Group
Aim: To provide a supportive student community; to engage with the community around us
Leaders: Tom Gilbert, Claire Dutton
Usual meeting time: We meet on Thursdays 7.30pm till late
Location: varies
Welcome: Purpose Group
Aim: We want to help newcomers and those on the sidelines to feel part of the St James family.
Leaders: Kirsty McAvoy 07882710785
Usual meeting time: Alternate Tuesdays @ 6.30pm
Location: 10 Lyndon Drive, L18 6HP on
St Drogo’s Theological Book Club
Aim: Theological Discussion Group.
Leaders: James Harding, Will Evans
Usual meeting time: Wednesday afternoons
Location: Oomoo Café on Smithdown Road
Outreach Cafe:
Aim: To provide a cooked breakfast to homeless people
Leader: Roger Currie 07720047112
Usual meeting time: Every Thursday morning @ 7am
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Basics Course
In a recent survey over ¾ of the population said that they believed in God, and over half said they prayed. The fact is that many people today have a spiritual dimension to their life but can’t find the volume control to turn it up. A young lady said to Neil recently, “I believe in God, and I pray to him quite often, but I don’t know who I am praying to. I don’t really know what he is like.”
At St James we are keen to offer an open and relaxed environment where, without pressure, people can think through the claims of Jesus. On a regular basis we run a six week enquirers course which last for just over an hour. Its not boring with long faces but great fun, soul enlarging and can be life changing. Over the duration of the course it’s like receiving the six pieces of a jigsaw. At the end of the course you can fit them together to get a clear picture of Jesus, and then it’s up to you how you respond.
f you would like to know more about the course or are interested in coming along, please give Neil a call on 0151 7088559 or drop him an email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
School of Theology
For full details of the Liverpool Cathedral School of Theology please look at the Liverpool Cathedral website http://www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk/family-and-learning/school-of-theology.aspx.
The aim of the Liverpool Cathedral School of Theology is to provide high quality theological training once a month. We aim to provide teaching that is accessible and stimulating.
The aim is not to give head knowledge, but to equip people for mission and evangelism. The sessions are more than basic discipleship, and aim to provoke thought and push people to further love God with all of their minds.
If you have any further questions, do please get in touch with:
Tom Wilson
0151 708 4115;
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Community is about interacting, looking out for each other and supporting each other. As a community of people we want to see our members integrated, active and inspired.
At St James, we are structured around a network of purpose groups which are small groups of people with a shared focus. We run courses to support people through different stages of life and faith and provide resources to stimulate our brains and hearts.
Purpose Groups:
Purpose Groups are small groups of people who have a shared focus or Passion.
Basics:
Basics is a six week course which allows people to ask the big questions and find out about the basics of the Christian Faith.
Values:
Values are 5 sessions looking at each of our values: love, live, grow, serve and build. This course will help you decide if St James is the right home for you.
We are passionate about kids! Our aim is to teach our children that God loves them and have fun doing it.
During the Sunday afternoon service we have 3 groups that provide a safe, caring and fun environment for our children.
Creche: 0-2 years
The STJ creche provides a stimulating environment for our 0-2s. We have a variety of toys and activities for your little ones to enjoy.
2-4 years
We have a fun-packed sunday morning with a story time, crafts, games, free play and of course a snack time!
5+ years
We worship jesus together, explore the bible, have lots of fun playing games and being creative.
We are structured around a network of 
