We currently have six small groups that meet mid-week in homes in Grove and Wantage.

Each house group has its own programme of activities, which typically include:

• Bible studies
• Prayer
• Fellowship and sharing
• Discussion on how to apply our faith in daily life
• Social events and meals

One of the groups is specifically for young people aged 15+. This group meets from 7.30-9pm on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month during term time.

The other groups are open to all and meet on Wednesdays or Thursdays starting at 8pm.

Other Small Groups

We also run the following courses:

• Newcomer’s Course - for new Christians and people who are newcomers to the church.
• Discovering Spiritual Maturity Course - designed to help new Christians discover that spiritual maturity is all about developing good habits as a Christian.
• Discovering My Ministry Course - designed to help Christians understand the ministry into which God is calling them.
• Discovering My Mission Course - designed to help Christians discover how they can be effective messengers of God's Good News.

We meet every Wednesday morning during term time. The aim has always been to provide fellowship, support, focussed prayer (for members, church ministries and the wider world), bible study and an increasing knowledge of God and all He has done for us.

We meet in people’s homes have refreshments and fellowship from 10.30. At 11.00 we have one of the following; a speaker (from the church, local Christians and linked mission organisations), use teaching and testimony DVD’s, music and worship. The morning ends with a time of prayer between 12.15 and 12.30. Members are involved as appropriate so developing their gifts.

At the end of each term the morning concludes with a shared meal. Our programme also includes outings to places of interest. Special birthday are celebrated with cakes and meals out.

The leaders are Gwenda Lucas and Lesley Baker. Gwenda is ‘front of house’ Lesley does the planning. If you would like to join us on any Wednesday you will receive a warm welcome. Contact Lesley by email to find out more.

Cornerstone is a Christian coffee shop and bookshop in Grove
Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm

Opened in November 1995, Cornerstone is a Christian coffee shop and book shop run by four Grove churches working together who had the vision of creating a coffee shop where all will be welcomed and valued for who they are, not for what they can do, and where God shall be glorified in our dealings with each other. We look forward to seeing you.

Visit the Cornerstone website to find out more and for up to date news.

Try Cornerstone first! for books, CD's, DVD's. If what you are looking for is not on our shelves, we can usually obtain items for you within a few days. Help us by letting us help you!

Volunteering opportunities Over the years, Cornerstone's volunteers have provided untold hours of service in many different ways and we are greatly indebted to them. We still need them, and more people to replace those no longer able to help in this way. If you have a particular skill or time to offer, why not have a chat with us? We need people who could help out both on a regular basis or occasionally when problems arise. Would you be willing to be on our "emergency list" to help cover staff sickness or holidays? It's really special working as part of the Cornerstone team and we'd love to hear from you.

Staffed by a combination of paid staff and volunteers, Cornerstone has a very special atmosphere. A confidential listening service is also offered.

The coffee shop has a wide ranging breakfast, lunch and afternoon menu:

• Hot and cold drinks
• Snacks
• Hot meals (starters, main course, desserts)
• Variety of homemade cakes
• Monthly tea/coffee and cake specials

The bookshop shelves are stocked with:

• A variety of stationery, greeting cards, books
• CD’s, Videos, DVD’s
• Fair-traded products (gift items, jewellery, clothing, food, drink and paper products)

Items not in stock can be ordered.

The Cornerstone Team

Contact Us

Cornerstone Christian Centre
10 Savile Way
Grove
Wantage
Oxon.
OX12 0PT

Tel:  01235 772280
Fax: 01235 772790
Email:Cornerstone Grove
Web: www.cornerstonegrove.org.uk

Open: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm, Saturday 10am to 4pm
Closed: Sundays and Bank Holidays

Funday Club is our ministry for families with children under 11 headed up by Ruth Haynes. Its main activities are:

1. Funday Club Family Evening at Cornerstone on the first Friday of each month.
2. Holiday Clubs during summer and other school holidays
3. Seasonal special events

Wantage and Grove Street Pastors

Assisted by grants from Wantage Town Council,
Grove Parish Council, Thames Valley Housing Association,
Sovereign Vale Housing Group and VWHDC (Community Safety Partnership)

Administrator: Margaret Monk

Contact:

The prayer group meets at 8pm on Mondays to pray about one of these topics each week:

• Outreach of the Church
• Growth of the Church
• Our Nation
• Missions
• The suffering Church

The Missionary Action Group is active in promoting concern within our church for mission and for the persecuted church overseas through:

• Special Services
• Visiting Speakers
• Financial and Prayer Support for Christian Workers overseas.

Aim

Aim

COG - Encouraging and equiping the Church to share the Good News with our community in deed and word. Under Barbara Margetts' leadership the Community Outreach Group (COG) exists and meets regularly to:

• Encourage the Church to engage with our community in and around Grove.
• Pray for individuals and groups already engaging with the community.
• Make the Church aware of opportunities to serve our community.
• Foster new ideas for engaging with our community.