Housegroups are made up of a band of Christian pilgrims from the congregation in Mitcham - all shapes, sizes and colours. We meet in one another's homes, aiming to keep the sessions fairly short, about an hour a week over 5 ­ 6 weeks. We begin with a prayer and then take it in turn to read a passage from the Bible. We interpret and reflect on how the scripture might affect our daily lives. You can just listen if you want to but we're very friendly and I think you would soon join in. We laugh and sometimes it's quite emotional and we feel the early disciples must have met and shared like this. We are reading God's word from the past but living in the present. So if you would like to know more, come and join us. PS you also get tea and biscuits. Contact: Faith Development Coordinator, Les Pickett; Housegroups, Christine Childs via the Contacts page. 'Open to God' discussion group The Open to God group meets every other Tuesday during term time to discuss one of the burning issues of today. Discussions are proposed by members of the group and can touch on any topic of relevance to our lives as Christians, which covers just about everything. Past topics have included sexuality, objections to Christianity, the established church, religion and violence, and the nature of Christ. Contact Tim Goode, the organist, via the Contacts page. Women's Group This is a small but select band of women who meet on the last Tuesday evening of each month. The group is open to all women who attend the church. Activities vary from an evening ramble (to a pub), arranged 'talks', going for a meal, small craftwork etc. We're looking to expand to theatre or concert trips. new members and new ideas are always welcome. Contact Marjorie Lawrence

The Last Supper, depicted above the high altar