Exploring The Faith

There are many ways in which to explore your faith in our churches. Whether you are exploring your faith for the first time, or looking to delve even deeper, we have a selection of different options available to you. If you would like to find out further information then please get in touch with the office today.

House Groups

We have a number of house groups running each month. These groups meet in a small number, usually at someone's house, and discuss a variety of different topics. Sometimes they will read a book on a certain topic relating to Christianity, or a subject from the bible, and other times they may follow an online video course. It is a great way to explore specific aspects of religion further, as well as meet new people and socialise. It is a great way to explore your faith.

If you are interested in joining a house group or creating a new one, please get in touch with the office to discuss.

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Friends and Faith

Friends & Faith is a relaxed midweek group where people come together to explore the Christian faith and build friendships. We meet on Thursday evenings during term time at 8pm in the Breakspear Room.

Each week we spend time looking at Scripture, sharing questions, and getting to know one another in a supportive and open environment. Sometimes we work through a short course together, and at other times we explore the Bible more informally.

Whether you’re new to faith, returning after some time away, or looking to go deeper, Friends & Faith is a great place to ask questions, learn, and grow alongside others. You’re very welcome to come along and see if it’s for you.

CTAL Lent Courses

During Lent, we always offer opportunities to reflect, learn, and grow in faith together. Often this takes the form of a Lent course, sometimes run in partnership with Churches Together in Abbots Langley (CTAL) and sometimes organised within our own church. The focus and format may vary from year to year, but Lent is always a season when we gather intentionally to explore faith more deeply.

When courses are run across CTAL, they are usually hosted by different churches in the area, giving a chance to hear a range of voices and perspectives from across the denominations.

Details of our Lent courses and events will be added to the Events page early in the year, so do keep an eye there for the latest information.

Something Missing?

Is there something we have missed? Perhaps you have seen something done at another church and you think we could give it a go?

We are always open to ideas and we love to expose different ways of growing in faith, so if there is something else you would like to see at St Lawrence then please do let us know. Our door is always open!

Children and Communion

In the Church Of England, a child can receive Holy Communion before they are confirmed, providing they have done the necessary preparation work and obtain a full understanding of what it means to receive Holy Communion.

We provide such courses as and when required, so if you have a child that has been baptised and is interested in receiving communion, please get in touch with us to discuss further.

Confirmation Courses

Confirmation is a special church service in which a person affirms the promises made at their baptism. If you were baptised as a child, these promises were made on your behalf by parents and godparents. As a young person or adult, confirmation is an opportunity to make those promises for yourself and to commit your life to following Jesus Christ.

At St Lawrence, we run confirmation courses as needed, usually when there is enough interest. The course offers space to explore the Christian faith, ask questions, and prepare thoughtfully for the confirmation service.

If you are interested in being confirmed, or would simply like to find out more, please get in touch with the church office — we’d be very happy to talk with you.