We’re at work all around the community, from youth clubs to food banks and there are all sorts of events and groups going on in and around the church.

Group
WhenPurpose
Senior Youth GroupSunday evening
7pm in term time
Discuss life and faith.
For school years 8-13.
GirlguidesMonday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, see NewsletterWith guiding girls have fun, adventure and the space to discover their potential.
Friends on FridayFirst and third Friday of
the month. One of these is a
Eucharist service.
Fellowship, sharing and outreach,
primarily aimed at the older
members of the congregation.
20s and 30sWeekly
(currently paused)
Bible study and fellowship
St John’s ToddlersWednesdays 9.15-11.15
during term time
Somewhere for adults to find
friendship and support and
where their children can
socialise and play in a safe and
relaxing environment
Grove and Wantage Schools Prayer GroupThree times a year
(once per school term)
Prayer for the schools in our local area
Women’s Social GroupFirst Sunday of the month 3-4.30pmSupport and social
BoardgamesMonthly, Sundays 2-5pmOpen to all, family-friendly boardgaming social time
Badminton GroupThursdays 8pm

​Please find a daily schedule of what’s on in 2024 below:

                                                        ACTIVITY                                                       Frequency
MON10amGrow Toddlers
(Hall)
Weekly
(term-time)
 10amU3A Genealogy Group
(Rooms)
2nd Mondays
 10amU3A Science Group
(Rooms)
4th Mondays
 12.45pmGrow Babies
(Hall)
Weekly
(term-time)
 2pmU3A Art Appreciation Group
(Rooms)
4th Tuesdays
 7pm1st Grove Guides
(Hall)
Weekly
(term time)
TUES10amSimply Singing
(Rooms)
Weekly
 2pmU3A Main Meetings
(Hall)
Weekly
(1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays)
 6.30pmWantage Chess Club
(Rooms)
Weekly
(Autumn & Spring Terms only)
 7.15pm2nd Grove Guides
(Hall)
Weekly
(term time)
WED9.15amSt John’s Toddler Group
(Hall)
Weekly
(term-time)
 2pmAncient’s Badminton Group
(Hall)
Weekly
 2.30pmTrefoil Guild
(Rooms)
Once a month
(Check with organisers)
 4pmWantage & Grove School’s Prayers3 times a year
(check with Benefice Office)
 7pmKonga Exercise Class (Hall)Weekly
 8pmVale Elim Church Meeting
(Rooms)
Bi-weekly
 8pm20’s & 30’s GroupWeekly
(online or various venues)
THURS9.30amExtend Your Fitness.
Exercise to music
(over 60’s) (Hall)
Weekly
(booked in blocks of sessions)
 2pmBible Study Group
(Rooms)
Fortnightly
 5.30pm1st Grove Brownies
(Hall)
Weekly
(term-time)
 8pmSt John’s Badminton Group
(Hall)
Weekly
(not August)
FRI2pmFriends on Friday
(Hall)
1st & 3rd Fridays
(not August)
 2pmU3A Yarn Group
(Rooms)
2nd Fridays
SAT8.30amMorning Prayers Weekly (not 2nd Saturdays)
(not August)
 8.30amPrayer Breakfast
(at Cornerstone)
2nd Saturdays
(not August)
 9.30am1st Grove Rainbows
(Hall)
Some Saturdays
(check with organisers)
 2pmSt John’s Tea party
(at Cornerstone)
3rd Saturdays
SUN10.15amSunday Clubs / Socials & Creche (Hall/Rooms)Weekly
 2pm Board Games Afternoon
(Hall)
Please contact Benefice office for dates
 3pmWomen’s Social
(Rooms)
1st Sundays
(not August)
 6.30pmSenior Youth Group
(Hall)
Weekly (term time)
(school yrs 9, 10 & 11)