Solihull United Reformed Church, 741 Warwick Road Solihull B91 3DGSolihull URC
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​Cell Groups

Current, archive and occasional material for Cell Groups
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During the Autumn, as a church, we will begin exploring our calling as Disciples of Jesus and where this leads us in the various situations and relationships in life. Material for 'Life on the Front Line' and 'Fruitfulness on the Front Line' can be found following the links below. Themes will be introduced in Sunday worship (see the overall plan here).

Life on the Front Line Resources
Fruitfulness on the Front Line Resources
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Resources for various aspects of our church life, based on the life of the  early church (Acts 2. 42-47).
Ten themes, which can be followed one by one, or dipped into. There is enough here for a couple of years!
During Autumn 2018 the theme of Gladness and Generosity is an appropriate focus around Harvest, Remembrance and Christmas.
Resource booklets for each theme are available in the vestry, but a great deal can be accessed on-line at  www.holyhabits.co.uk
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EXPLORING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE  -   
Groups have opportunity during May, June and July to particularly explore how we understand the role of the Church and our view of Scripture in forming our views on this issue.


A complex issue that we need to 'get our heads around'. General Assembly has given permission for local churches to register to conduct same-sex marriages and the community will be asking us as a church. We need to know what our response is.
Some material which identifies a range of issues for discussion can be found here
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Some 'conversation starters' can be found in the Meeting Place. As we offer these to visitors, we might also seek to respond to them ourselves.
Postcard x4 sheets  of the cartoons are here for copying
  • love your enemy
  • in the beginning
  • I am with you always
Your story - My story - His story

A programme encouraging story-telling and careful listening  -  read or download material here
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An additional idea to shape personal stories  -  individuals choose ten photos and are given an hour to talk about them to the group.
'Live a Great Story' - This article is published on the 'ArtHouseAmerica' website and provides some food for thought and discussion.  http://www.arthouseamerica.com/blog/tell-me-a-story-1.html

Lent Groups 2016

Advent & Christmas 2015

Incarnation = Commitment
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Summer 2015

JOURNEY  OF FAITH  
Faith is both a personal and a corporate experience. This series is an opportunity to reflect on your personal faith journey, and to engage with other people's. 

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This document offers material for two sessions. It may be that time means that they spread over more.
Further sessions will be added here soon.
OTHER IDEAS to pursue the theme
  • Personal exercise  -  On a journey - what do you see or hear? what do you feel? What does God say to you?
  • Group event  -  Make a journey together  -  Ask the questions above. Share in discussion. A time of thankfulness and prayer.
  • Images  -  A variety of images that relate to life as it is lived to spark discussion on the  Spiritual Journey. These are available here to print and with notes suggestion discussion.

Home  -
Physical surroundings, or relationships. Familiarity of place or people. An entity that requires change if we move house or as people come and go in our lives. What then of our 'heavenly home'?
We reflect too on the situation of those who have no home for whatever reason.
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Loneliness -
Discussion might also include: relationships and identity (who am I?)
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Birth  - 
A theme to help prepare for Christmas celebration, or simply to get a viewpoint on Incarnation.
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Sacrifice -
The Worship Group had a good session 'brainstorming' this theme, linked with Remembrance, in preparation for Remembrance Sunday. Below you will find a 'mind map' from Mark which offers a large  number of options for pursuing the theme. These will be 'unpacked' in due course, but your group might like to do a similar exercise as a starter.
There is also some material offered by Zaidie.
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Below are other themes that could be explored. These relate to our engagement with tenant groups in our premises and how we might engage with them from the perspective of Christian faith. Over time some developed 'starters' will be posted here to download.
Social Concern  -  
What is justice all about?
"My peace I give you ..."reconciliation, faith & politics


Disability, healing and wholeness  -  
What is 'normal'?
How do we interpret 'Life in all its fulness'?
What do we make of Jesus' healing of the man born blind? Does it hold significance for us in the 21st century?
Read John 5. 1-15  -  discuss ...

Parents & Children -
Issues of responsibility.
Is Parenting a 'calling'?
What do we make of original sin?
What about the nature/nurture debate?

Age -
Material exploring old age and God's purposes can be found at
www.why-pappy.weebly.com

Creativity & the Arts  -  
How do you like to express yourself?
How do we share in God's creativity?
Do you find religious art helpful?
Take a look at an icon  -  what is your interpretation  -  does it lead you to worship?
Solihull United Reformed Church  -  serving Olton, Central Solihull and Hobs Moat in worship and mission
  • HOME
  • About us
    • Vision & Values
    • Leadership
    • Find Us
    • FAQ's
    • History
    • Gallery
    • Web Privacy
    • Links
  • Regular Activities
    • Sunday Worship
    • Moments Dementia Group
    • Job Advice Group
    • Shout Out for the Girls
    • Tots & Tales
    • Saturday Cafe
    • Messy Church
    • Home Groups
    • Schools Work
    • Generations Project
    • S.C.A.H
    • Open the Book
    • Solihull Hospital
    • Churches Together
  • Events
    • Diary
  • Journey Further
    • Monthly News Letter
    • From our Notice Board
    • 2019 Away Day
    • Lent Tapestry
    • MEMBERS & ELDERS
  • CONTACT US
    • Minister
    • Office
    • Church Secretary
    • Mission Enabler
    • Room Hire