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House groups

Early Methodist gatherings were called 'societies'

John Wesley encouraged different kinds of small group to develop, so that both leaders and members of the societies could receive support and challenge in their faith

These groups, called 'classes', met regularly, and the idea was to be accountable to each other about how each person was living the Christian life. So people had to be very open and willing to be changed by the experience

In the twentieth century it became less common for classes to meet in this way but recently many Methodists have been trying to reclaim the tradition

The supportive small group has been found to be one of the most powerful ways for people to feel that they belong, and to learn, grow and expand their opportunities for Christian conversation about the things that matter

Foxwood House Group
A small group of us meet together on Tuesdays as arranged to study the bible. If you are interested please contact me Everyone will be made most welcome
When	Tuesdays, as arranged
Where	Contact for details
Contact	Joyce Kilvington
Telephone	0113 265 1582
Email	joykil@icloud.com

Red Hall House Group
When	Friday, monthly, as arranged
Where	Announced in Weekly Notices
Contact	Roger Hartley
Telephone	0113 293 3077
Email	jrogerhartley@ntlworld.com

St. Catherine’s House Group
When	Usually on a Monday or Thursday, about twice a month
Where	1 St Catherine’s Walk, Leeds LS8 1SB
Contact 1	Susan Howdle
Telephone	0113 266 7822
Email	susan.howdle@outlook.com
Contact 2	Sue Noble
Telephone	0193 784 9679
Email	susan.noble49@gmail.com

Mind The Gap for those aged 18 to 40(ish)
One session a month is a themed social and the other is a study evening. The group maintains its own closed facebook page
When	Twice a month, as posted on facebook
Where	As posted on facebook
Contact	Anna Sheasby Thomas
Telephone	0113 217 0242
Email	anna@sheasbythomas.co.uk