COURSES AND GROUPS

EXPLORING FAITH / COMMUNITY LIFE / FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUTH / HOMEGROUPS

We’re a large and growing church, and there’s a lot happening – not just on Sundays, but right across the week.

Whether you’re exploring faith, looking to build friendships, or wanting to get more connected, there are plenty of ways to get involved at your own pace.

Two women sitting at a table engaged in conversation during The Net community group for women. #Grace #Community #TheNet
A young girl with red hair and a pink hair clip playing with colorful plastic toy buildings and vehicles at a table - during Playtime a family group that runs during the week at Grace. #Community

EXPLORING FAITH

If you’re curious about Christianity or just have questions, you’re not alone.

We regularly run relaxed, informal courses for people who want to explore the Christian faith and find out more about Jesus – the person at the heart of it all.

Each year, many people come along to ask questions, hear different perspectives, and consider what it might mean for their own lives.

Head to our Explore section to find out more and see when the next course is running.

Explore
Group of men sitting at a table indoors, engaged in conversation during The Shed, a mens group that runs in Kempston during the week. #Grace #Community #TheShed

There’s no pressure, no expectations – just space to explore at your own pace.

People sitting at tables in a cozy cafe, enjoying pizza and exploring faith and the claims of Christianity. #Explore #Christianity
An explore course in full flow - people are sitting at tables in a local cafe, enjoying pizza and exploring Christianity for themselves. #Explore #Christianity

COMMUNITY LIFE

We’re passionate about being part of our town and supporting the people around us.

We help run and support a range of groups and initiatives that aim to care for, connect and serve our local community, including:

  • Foodbank support

  • Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

  • The NET (support for women)

  • The Shed (for men)

  • Wellbeing and social groups

  • Lunches for older people

Many of our church members are also involved in running, supporting and volunteering in other groups across Bedford.

Visit our Community pages to find out more.

A man with tattoos on his arms, wearing a dark T-shirt and a black cap, is packing items into green plastic crates on a table - supporting the Foodbank that Grace run with the Trussell Trust. #Foodbank #Kempston
Two men playing ping pong, during The Shed, a mens group that runs in Kempston during the week. #Grace #Community #TheShed
Two women sitting and laughing together at The Net community group for women. #Grace #Community #TheNet

GET INVOLVED

We would love to welcome you along to one of our various mid-week groups.

Next Steps

Why not explore our Community section to get more information, times and dates!

SAY HELLO

If you’d like to find out more or get involved, we’d love to help.

Julia is a great person to speak to about community groups and activities – feel free to get in touch or say hello on a Sunday.

A team member of Grace that supports our community projects.

FAMILIES, CHILDREN & YOUTH

We love seeing children and young people grow, build friendships and explore faith in a fun and supportive environment.

We love seeing children and young people grow, build friendships and explore faith in a fun and supportive environment.

Each week, hundreds of children and young people are involved in groups across the church, with something for every age and stage.

Head to our Families, Children & Youth section to explore what’s available.

Groups run on different days of the week and in various locations, giving plenty of opportunities to get involved.

A team member of Grace that supports our Family, Children and Youth work at Grace.

If you’d like to know more about what’s on for children and young people, Hazel would love to help.

  • A cheeky young boy sticking his tongue out -after a Sunday Service at Grace Community Church
  • Two young girls sing during a Sunday Service at Grace Community Church, Bedford.
  • A young boy plays with a toy at Playtime - a family group run by Grace in Kempston
  • A smiling young boy at a Grace Sunday Service - welcome and accessible to all ages and stages.
  • A young girl and a man giving each other a high five at the entrance of Grace Community Church, which meets each week at the Addison Centre in Kempston. #AddisonCentre #Kempston
  • Congregation of diverse people, including children, adults, and seniors, seated in chairs during a Sunday Service at Grace Community Church, Bedford.
  • A young girl with glasses and long black hair is resting her chin on her hand and looking directly at the camera. She is sitting amidst a crowd of people after a Sunday Service at Grace Community Church, Bedford.
  • A woman and a young child with glasses are interacting with a yellow toy cash register in a room with brick walls and wooden paneling.

HOMEGROUPS

For our church members, homegroups are a key part of life at Grace.

They’re smaller, midweek gatherings that meet in homes across the town – a place to build friendships, support one another, and grow in faith together.

We currently have 25+ groups meeting on different days and evenings, so there’s likely something that fits your schedule.

A women sits and engages in conversation during one of the churches homegroups that run during the week.

For many people, these groups become a place where they feel known, supported and encouraged – not just on Sundays, but throughout the week.

Two men sit and listen during one of the churches homegroups that run during the week.
A man smiles and engages in conversation during one of the churches homegroups that run during the week.

Find your place

There’s no pressure to jump into everything at once. Whether you’re just exploring, looking to meet people, or ready to get more involved, there’s a place for you here.

Next Steps

Group of four diverse men engaging in a conversation over a coffee after a Sunday Service at Grace.