2025
Film: Groundhog Day
Meet the new vicar: Rev Rachel Dunn
Views about Hell (FF book pg 199)
What Matters: Looking at who & how Jesus valued people
The Story Of Gospel Music in 6 Songs (TV programme)
Book of Acts
Ethics of Current Approaches to Illegal Drugs & Addiction (LW)
2024
Share Clips of Your Favourite Xmas Films
Film: Bruce Almighty
What Makes You Laugh? - exploring comedy & links to faith
Film: Creation (2009) - a biopic about Charles Darwin
A basic guide to Evolution with Professor J. Wakefield
Bible Study – Acts 5, 6,7,8
Easter Prep - questions for Discovery, feedback, and Atonement Theories (FF Book)
Special Guest: CG - the work and ethos of CHAT
Special Guest: R. Maddicks - How do the major religions depict / view God? Are they worshipping the same God? Can Christians learn from other faiths?
Flexible Faith Book: Do Some Churches Really Stop Women Preaching & Leading? / Money - Is it ok to be rich? (FF pg 137, Think Tank 142)
2023
Flexible Faith Book topics: Are Christians Supposed To Do Miracles?
Guests: Different Types of Christianity with RM
Movie: Soul https://downthehobbitholeblog.com/2020/soul-discussion-questions/
Bible Timeline - What Is The Big Story?
What Are Christian Ethics? - (Podcast - The Bible For Normal People Episode 96)
https://open.spotify.com/episode/60JUPzmV1CDcfQRL2pmEc3?si=6AcMGGB9SeC3-j_eVntVVw&nd=1
Bible Study – Mark 14,15,16 // Acts 1,2,3,4
TV - The Chosen - Series 1 Episodes 1 & 2
10:10 Session 5 Forgiveness / Session 6 Relationships / Session 7 Body / Session 8 Mind / 9 Soul / 10 Mixing It
2022
Violence in the bible / is Jesus & God non-violent (Resource) (Resource)
Spiritual Beings in the Bible - the devil / evil / angels and more ... VIDEO LINK
Bible Study – Mark 7, Mark 8, Mark 9, Mark 10, 11, 12, 13
Special Guests: Prof. J.W - biosciences & faith / Wildside Indoors! /
Films: Encanto / Evan Almighty / Bridge To Terabithia /
10:10 Session 1 Finding Happiness (and discussion cards), Session 2, Session 3, Session 4
2021
How Should We Read The Bible? (Bible project 1st 2 videos)
Wildside Experience
Special Guest (RMaddicks) - Why Do People Believe In Different Religions? Why do some people not believe in God?Special Guest - Vegetarianism, faith & climate change (Dr L Good)
Discovery - speakers from CHAT, W.O.R.K. , Rev Alan Dodds - First Band, First Song: The Beginnings Of David Bowie
Bible Study - Book of Mark Chapters 1 to 6
Thy Kingdom Come Youth Videos
Topics: (using Robin's assembly videos) Suffering , Turn Over A New Leaf / More Than Your Genes
Guest Speaker - Colin Lambert, retired prison governor
House Of Games Night
Tricky Questions of The Week - see SPTMC Children & Families Worker YouTube Channel
Guest Speaker - Phoebe Parkin, Methodist Youth President
Fairtrade Fortnight - resources
Images from the Mafa tribe in Cameroon showing images from the life of Christ in the setting of their traditional village. video
Table Talk & firepit (at the Thomas home)
2020
The Gospel of Mark - what is the good news? / Mark 2:1 - 12 Paralysed Man & 4 Friends / Mark 2: 13 - 27 Breaking The Rules
Exploring Remembrance
Kleer Purpose (5th of 6 sessions)
Testament: Bible in Animation - Daniel, Jonah
Exploring Core Beliefs of Christianity - circles concept
Lifting the Lid (exploring mental health) - Session 1 Valued, Session 2 Cared For, Session 3
Table Talk - XMAS
2019
Kleer Series: Spirituality (Set 1), Identity (Set 2) (Vids), Direction (Set 3), Perspective (Set 4)
Sessions: Parents (YOYO 2), Prejudice & Racism (YOYO 2), Where's My Life Going? (YOYO4)
Table Talk: Easter (on phone) - Death, Hope
Activities: Swim @ SP
Guests: Amnesty International
Film: In The Beginning (over 4 weeks - Genesis to Exodus)
Nick Vujicic Interview here or here
Guest: Rob Varley; Christianity & Science
Socials: BBQ @ Thomas, Wide Games at Chapples, Games Night
Testament: Bible in Animation: Ruth Questions , David & Saul, Elijah,
The Paddington Trail round Halberton
Harvest Fun!
Love Your Enemies: Jesus On Violence (PW) Resources Video
How Do We Think About The Violence in the OT?
Film: It's A Wonderful Life (over 4 sessions)
2018
Youth Alpha: Life: Is This It? (YA1), Jesus: Who Is He? (YA2), Jesus: Why Did He Die (YA3), Faith: How Can We Have Faith? (YA4), Prayer (YA5)
Sessions: YOYO Exploiting God's creation, YOYO 3 What Am I Worth?, YOYO 3 Why Am I Here?, YOYO2 Friendship
Encounter (with Alan Dodds/Bowie)
Socials: canal walk/fishing, kayaking, boating, picnic, BBQ at Thomases, wide games at Chapples, swimming, SPREE, games night,
Navigate Sessions: What is the bible? (Resources), Why should I read the bible?, How do I read the bible? , Can I trust the bible?, What difference does the bible make?
Grill A Vicar & What is Confirmation (Rev. Glyn Lewry)
2017
Coping with Worry
Coping with Conflict
World Trade - Fair Trade?
'I am the resurrection and the life' / 'I am the way and the truth and the life' / 'I Am The Vine'
Comedy night
Peace
Table Talk - Digital Living
Cyber Bullying (Think Tank)
Socials - swim at SP / BBQ at Thomas's / Bridge Buidling & picnic at Chapples
Social Justice (Christian Aid): Gender / Issues of Disability and Mental Health / Prejudice & racism
The Armour of God
Dodgeball at Wellington Baptist Church
Encounter x 3
2016
Climate Change & God (Christian Aid Social Justice Pack)
I Am The Bread of Life (use John video)
I Am The Light of The World
Music - share favourite songs
Film - Ratatouille & God (in 3 sections)
I Am The Gate & Good Shepherd
Games Night - carpet bowls / Trivial Pursuit
Heart of a Soul Surfer (60m)