Home Groups
We have a network of small groups which meet in people’s homes during the week. Although each group has its own character, we aim to worship together; learn how to translate biblical teaching into real life change; share in each others joys and struggles and to reach out with love in our work places, neighbourhoods and families. The Home Groups meet in the daytime and evening and we are always looking to start new groups to try to meet the needs of all our members.

If you would like to join a group we will be delighted to introduce you to one that might suit you, please feel free to contact us.

Children & Youth

Our Aim
Our aim is to introduce children to Jesus and to encourage them to come to know him as their own saviour and friend. We want this to be the first step in a relationship which will last a lifetime. We aim to have a growing children’s ministry that welcomes children of all ages and reaches out to their parents. Children are an important part of our church family and the rest of the church body is committed to supporting the ministry to children.

Crèche - for the under 3’s
A team of people take turns to run the Crèche every Sunday (except for Family Services) in the staff room. Parents can either leave their child or stay with them. Our vision is to entertain them with songs, games and toys in a loving and Christian environment whilst their parents/guardians are worshipping in the Sunday morning service.

JAM - for the 3-7's
Our vision is to introduce children to Jesus as a friend they can trust, to learn more about him each week and to begin to recognise him at work in their lives. JAM meets during the morning service each week except the 1st Sunday in the month, which is a Family service Children leave the service at about 10:40 for their group and return at the end of the service.

The MEET - for the 8-12's
Our vision is for children to be in a real relationship with Jesus that is for every single day. We want children to be strong in Christ, to learn to pray and to listen to him; to have God’s word in their hearts and to be able to ask questions of the children’s ministry and church leaders. The MEET is during the morning service each week except the 1st Sunday in the month, which is a Family service. Children leave the service at about 10:40 for their group and return at approximately 11:45.

12+ Breakfast
Our youth work starts as 12+ and this group meets together during the service for toast and hot chocolate. Amongst other things they study the Youth Alpha course. Youngsters leave the service at about 10:40 and return at the end of the service. Our young people are encouraged to feed into Mosaic youth church as and when they are ready.

Youth Bible Study
Wednesday evenings 7.00 - 9.00pm - at Christchurch, Thame High St.

Alpha Course
The Alpha Course consists of a series of talks addressing key issues relating to the Christian faith. It is run by several local churches including ourselves. Full details of the course can be found at http://uk.alpha.org/.

Other Thame Groups

Sharing Life Trust
Is a Local charity, with a vision for community where those who have and can will share their time, energy skills and resources with those who have little and could use some help. Sharing Life Trust helps those in need both in the UK and Overseas. For more information see their website www.sharinglifetrust.org.

Semi-Quavers & Grace Notes
Semi-quavers and Grace-notes are run by a group of Christian mums for the parents and carers of small children in the wider community. We meet weekly (Thursdays 10am-midday in the small and large hall of Thame Barns Centre) and aim to provide a friendly, welcoming environment in which we can share God's love. We sing (loudly!), play (harmoniously...!), create (both treasured works of art and mess!), drink tea (inevitably!) and talk.

Sparklers
Our Sparklers Group meet once each month in St. Marys Church Thame, normally on the second Wednesday morning to which parents and carers bring their pre school children. We open at 9:00a.m for coffee/tea and play. At 10:00am, there is an informal service with songs, bible story and prayers and this is followed by refreshments, play and craft for the children and time to chat with parents and carers.

Inter Church Productions
As a charity, ICP performs the role of a holding company (principally providing a financial safety net) for the several local Christian drama/music groups which together comprise Inter Church Productions. ICP also acts as a focal point for resource management and is able to offer training in the various skills associated with the performing arts. Inter Church Productions is located in Thame, Oxfordshire and currently serves the Christian community in the Aylesbury Vale and Thames valley. more info