LIFE GROUPS
Circles are better than rows.
Life is better together.
Here at Lakeside we believe that life wasn’t designed to be journeyed alone. We think life is better together! We wholeheartedly believe that circles are better than rows and our Life Groups provide the perfect circles to connect with others, grow in your faith, and thrive in the purpose that God has created you for.
So whether you’re new to Christianity or you've followed Jesus for a long time, whether you’re new to Lakeside or have called Lakeside 'home' for many years, we want to help you connect with others and grow in your faith journey.
Listed below are the different Life Groups we currently have running, but we do keep adding to this so keep coming back to see if any new groups.
If you would like to lead a Life Group, please fill in the ‘Lead a Life Group’ form below and we will be in touch with you.
Life Groups
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Advanced Training for the Prophetic
Runs Periodically
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leaders: Colin & Tina Grant
Following on from our introductory course - Basic Training For The Prophetic Ministry - this is a 12 session deeper dive into the prophetic and what it looks like in the life of a believer. PLEASE NOTE: Attending the Basic Training course is a pre-requisite for registering on this one. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Alpha
Thurs 24th April
10:30am -12pm
Leaders: Richard and Deborah Jagger
This month we are running our first ever daytime alpha and you're so welcome to join us! Alpha is an 11-week course that creates space to explore life, faith, and meaning. It is a safe place to ask the BIG questions that you may have, connect with others, and explore the Christian faith.
Please note: We will be providing a creche area for little ones to play and have fun while the course is running, so if childcare is difficult for you please don't let this put you off coming along and joining in!
Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Runs Periodically
7 Week course
Leader: Steve Whittall
What is the baptism in the Holy Spirit? Is it the same as salvation or a subsequent experience? How do I know if I have received it? What are the gifts of the Spirit and who are they for? Should I be speaking in tongues? And how do I do it? All of these questions and many more will be answered in this Life Group, which is running for a second time. Following detailed teaching on who the Holy Spirit is and the gifts He offers us, there will be a practical session where you can receive His life-changing baptism. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Basic Training for the Prophetic
Runs Periodically
7 Week course
Leaders: Colin & Tina Grant
Based on the book by Kris Vallotton - Basic Training For The Prophetic Ministry - this is an 8 week exploration of what the prophetic gift looks like in the life of a follower of Jesus today. This course will provide a theological understanding of the prophetic ministry, alongside opportunities to practice and develop the gift in a safe context.
Beyond The Empty Chair
Fortnightly on Tuesdays
11:00am - 12:30pm
Leader: Ruth Solly
Venue: Be Free Coffee House
A place for widows and widowers to connect, share and encourage one another. When you lose your loved one, everything that follows on - the sadness, the sorrow, the silence can be overwhelming. But there is hope. This group is for widows and widowers to simply connect, share stories, encourage one another and offer hope to those who are experiencing life 'beyond the empty chair.'
Bullseye!
Weekly on Wednesdays
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leader: Dave Copeland
Venue: The Mount Pleasant
Fancy getting behind the oche for some healthy competition, a good few laughs and to get to know some other blokes along the way? And you don't have to be Phil Taylor standard to play!
Celebrate Recovery
Wednesdays (Starting 21st May)
7:15pm - 9:00pm
Leaders: Georgie Vernon & Ralph Upton
Celebrate Recovery is a 12 Step recovery programme designed to help people address a variety of hurts, hang-ups and habits. Celebrate Recovery is a safe place to find community and freedom from issues that control our lives. Find out more about Celebrate Recovery here. This Group is ongoing so you can join at any time, just click the button to sign up.
Creation and Evolution
Runs Periodically
Lakeside Church, Southport
Leader: Steve Whittall
Were the opening chapters of Genesis ever meant to be taken literally? Is it only modern scientists who have a true understanding of what really happened? This detailed seven week course on Creation and Evolution will employ both theological and scientific analysis to tackle important questions about our beginnings. This is an opportunity not just for you to find out for yourself but to learn how to share these issues with others. Join us for this 7 week course.
Culture Shock
Runs Periodically
Leader: Steve Whittall
When you find yourself living in a society which ignores, rejects or even actively opposes the standards and values you live by, how do you meet the challenge? This Life Group will address this issue, examining the values of our secular culture and exploring how we can successfully share our faith with those around us. This course provides training in personal evangelism and is particularly useful for young Christians. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
External Evidence For the Bible
Runs Periodically
6 Week Course
Leader: Steve Whittall
Are you aware of the wealth of external evidence for the Biblical accounts, both in other ancient writings and through archaeological discoveries? This Life Group is designed not only to strengthen your trust in the veracity of the Scriptures, but to offer you resources and greater confidence in sharing your faith. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Going Deeper
Runs Periodically
Ongoing Life Group
Leaders: James & Joy Aldred
A life group that focusses on fun, friendship, Bible study and prayer. Come along to our Thursday night group, where we'll be sharing God's Word, praying, laughing and, of course, enjoying coffee and cake! There'll also be regular games nights and socials.
Sun 13th April -Sun 11th May
Weekly at 6:30pm
Leader: Steve Whittall
Growing
Do growth and maturity in your Christian life come about automatically? Are there secrets you can learn which will enable you to grow faster and stronger? How can you keep on improving? This short Life Group will uncover the key principles of spiritual development. Short straightforward teaching slots will be followed by opportunities for questions, open discussion, and prayer. An ideal Life Group for new Christians, but useful for anyone who just wants to keep growing.
Have Ewe Any Wool?
First Thursday of each Month
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Leader: Hazel Prescott
If you are an expert or somebody who wants to learn to knit, this is the ideal group for you. As well as having a great social time getting to know each other, you will help raise funds for the missionary work in Cambodia. We meet in Lakeside's Coffee House and would love you to join us, no sign up required.
Imagine Heaven
Runs Periodically
6 Week Course
Leader: Ralph Upton
Imagine Heaven explores in a little more detail what awaits us when we pass on from this life to the next. With all the things that have happened over the past few years: the Global pandemic and last year with The Queens passing, we've all been reminded of how fragile life is. This course is designed to inspire and encourage conversation and discussion around the video series, so come ready to delve deep and explore what's next! This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Lakeside Ladies Bible Study
Weekly on Wednesday's
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leaders: Vicky Copeland & Jane Kirk
This bible study group is for the Ladies of Lakeside to connect and grow in your faith as we explore the Bible together. Spaces are limited to 10 people so please make sure you click the button to sign up and receive more details. Currently studying the book of Acts.
Leading Others Into Life
Runs Periodically
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leader: Richard Vernon
Based on our book by the same name, we'll be looking at some foundational practices of being a follower of Jesus today. It'll be a fun, inspiring and challenging six weeks that will draw you closer to Jesus and equip you to reach others with the Good News. This life group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Marriage Matters
Weekly on Thursdays
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leaders: Steve & Andrea McGanity
Our marriages are worth investing in! If you believe that and want to make yours even better than it already is, then we invite you to join with us on this journey. Please note, this is not therapy, couples counselling or crisis management - rather an opportunity to invest in and get the most out of this most important relationship. Our aim is to run this for around 6 weeks where we'll then take a break for a little while before picking it back up again.
Out Of The Boat
Runs Periodically
8 Week Course
Leaders: John Sweeney
This life group is for men looking to stretch themselves and move out of their comfort zones. We want encourage you to participate by sharing a devotion, testimony, discussion and/or time of prayer each week. OOTB will be a safe place to learn, grow and be encouraged. Don't worry, you can still join even if you'd rather just cheer others on who do 'get out of the boat'. This life group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Persecuted Church Prayer
Second Thursday of each Month
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Leader: Janet Brothwell
An opportunity to meet together and pray for the persecuted church around the world. All are welcome to join us as we stand in proxy for our brothers and sisters! No sign up required.
Philippians
Runs Periodically
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Leader: Steve Whittall
Have you found the secret of contentment? Would you like to? Did you know that it is contained in Paul’s letter to the Philippians? Join us as we read and study this wonderful New Testament jewel over four weeks this summer. An ideal follow up to the Growing Life Group but suitable for anyone who likes talking about God’s Word with other believers - no long presentations; just pure discussion.
Prodigal Prayer
Every Wednesday
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Leader: Lucher Birchall
This is a weekly prayer meeting for people who are passionate about interceding for those who have walked away from following Jesus. The group meets at Lakeside Church to pray and share any encouraging testimonies they may have. No sign up required.
Raising Faith
Runs Periodically
6 Week Course
Leader: Simon & Jo Rigby
As parents, we all want our children to grow up to be healthy and happy. But do we ever stop to think about how we can help them grow up to love God? Raising Faith is a flexible, six-part resource that explores how Christian families can create strong and healthy foundations in their children. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Renew
Every Wednesday
11:00am - 12:30pm
Leader: Georgie Vernon
Renew is simply a quiet shared and safe place where it's O.K. not to be O.K. If you would like to meet new people, learn new things and look after your health and well-being, then please come and join us. No sign up required, join us at Lakeside Church, Studio 3.
Retired & Free
Every Tuesday
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Leader: Richard Vernon
RAF is an opportunity for you to mingle with others at the same life stage as you while enjoying some refreshments, games and various guest speakers from around the community who share about their passions, work, charity etc. We'd love you to join us, the more the merrier! (No sign up required).
The Book Of Hebrews
Runs Periodically
7 Week Course
Leader: Steve Whittall
Combine a serious study of the Old & New Covenant and soteriology (the doctrine of salvation) with a personal and devotional response to one of the most eloquently written books in the Bible. There will be lots of time for your contributions alongside Steve's chapter by chapter exegesis. Click the sign up button to come along! This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
The Book of Jeremiah
Runs Periodically
Leader: Steve Whittall
Does 7th century BC literature really have anything to say to the modern world? When it is the book of Jeremiah, it most certainly does. This Life Group offers a detailed study of one of the most moving books of the Old Testament. We will examine Jeremiah in its historical context but will also draw lessons from its chapters which still apply in the 21st century. If you have a love for God’s Word and want to increase your familiarity with the Old Testament, this Life Group is for you.
The Book of Romans
Thurs 1st May - Thurs 26th June - 7:30pm
Leader: Steve Whittall
The epistle to the Romans is a masterpiece of systematic theology, but it is not just an outstanding intellectual treatise. It is an outpouring of the glory of the Gospel of grace which is unmatched anywhere else in the Bible. If you are interested in serious study of God's Word, you will be very much at home in this group. There will be time for your questions and contributions alongside the chapter by chapter exegesis each week.
The Flood
Runs Periodically
5 Week Course
Leader: Steve Whittall
This is a 6 week course which examines the scriptural account of the Flood together with an investigation into extra-Biblical documentary, geological and fossil evidence for this ancient catastrophe. Ideal for those who have enjoyed "External Evidence for the Bible" and "Creation and Evolution", but open to anyone who wants to better understand the Book of Genesis.
The Holy Walkamolies
Southport Marine Lake
Sat 28th Sept (Once a month-11:00am)
Leader: Howard & Tina Powsey
Make that first step into getting that little bit fitter, to look after our bodies and have fun doing it. We plan to meet at Lakeside once a month and walk around the Marine Lake (at our own leisure) in groups of people of similar fitness to ourselves. We would love you to bring friends, dogs, babies in prams, wheelchairs, basically anybody who is mobile can come along. Come on, let’s get fitter and let's get to know each other better.
The Persecuted Church
Runs Periodically
Leader: Steve Whittall
As Christians, we belong to a huge family, numbering hundreds of millions worldwide. In many areas our brothers and sisters experience hostility and victimisation. This Life Group focuses on the opposition against Christians and the spread of the Gospel. We will examine the reasons behind persecution, learn what the Bible teaches us about it, and focus on several periods in history when persecution has been particularly strong. There will be opportunity for discussion, sharing of stories, and prayer for the persecuted Church. If you have a heart for those who face hardship for the name of Christ, this Life Group is for you. This Life Group runs periodically; if you'd like to attend the next course, please click 'I'm interested', and we will keep you informed when it's next running.
Thursday Morning Prayer
Lakeside Church: Studio 3
10:30 - 12:00pm
Leader: Janet Brothwell
Thursday morning prayer is for those who want to take time out and seek God in prayer. The groups usually starts with a time of praise followed by open prayer. We'd love you to join us.
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Lakeside Church,
Fairway,
Southport,
PR9 0LA
01704 544419
Mon - Fri
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
​Sunday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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