The Christian life is best lived in community and one of the ways this happens at Cornerstone is through Growth Groups. 

Growth Groups provide us a small number of brothers and sisters from within Cornerstone who journey with us for the year. It is the group (of around 8-12 people) where you are known, loved, and cared for. It is the place where, each week, together, you develop your understanding of the Bible, and grow in your response to it as you live it out during the week. It’s the place where you can pray with one another, support each other. In 2025, as we focus on being devoted to one another in love, Growth Groups espcially will be key to us expressing that love to one another.

If for any reason none of these groups work for you, please indicate so on the form below and one of us will be in touch.

All of our growth groups are mixed gender except where noted below.

Newish

Are you newish to our church? Newish Connect is a group that runs continuously to welcome newcomers to our church. It is a great starting point for anyone new to Cornerstone; we'd love you to complete this five-week course before you join a Growth Group. Dig into the Bible looking at one of the five key building blocks our church is built on. It is a great way to get to know other people too. After completing five topics over five nights we'll help you with the next step in church life, including joining a Growth Group.

 

 

UniConnect

Students gather here every week for a shared meal and Bible study. Get together, learn what it means to live for Jesus at uni, and think through relevant issues facing students. 

 

Meets 6:15pm Tuesdays, 12a Ilam Road

• Jonathan Brook, Emma Williams
• Tim Preston Marshall, Holly Dragovich
• Will Stedman, Annika Stedman
• Ben & Grace Epton
• James Caughly, Gerald Teong

 

 

This collection of Growth Groups focuses on young adults from two congregations - City Campus and Campus Church.

Meets 6:15pm Wednesdays at the Church Office 12a Ilam Road 

• Peter Collier, Mark Bradley, Amos Plumpton (FULL)
• Hezekiah Dacillo, Saskia Riedel
• Renzo Childs, Caleb Nelson, Kristie Duke

City Church - Tuesday Groups

• Nathan Denmead, Chris Hewlett (7:30 pm, Halswell)
• Paul & Narelle Denmead, Dan Hembrow (7:15 pm, Hoon Hay)
• Mel Collier, Claire Adams (Women's Group 7:15 pm, Ilam)

 

City Church - Wednesday Groups

• John and Rosemary Oliver (7:15pm; Avonhead) - this group requires pre-preparation each week
• James Bartlett, Nathan Ellis (7:15 Spreydon)
• Dan Goodman, Carolyn Varley (7:15 Avonhead)
• Chris Penniall and Nathan Adams (Guys Group 7:15 pm, Russley)

City Church - Thursday ICG

• Ross Davids and Mailee Stanbury (7:15pm, Church Office) - with a focus on internationals

Fields Church Groups

• Jack Morgan, Elena Blair, and Sean McShea (7:15 pm Tuesdays, Rolleston)
• Kadin & Chloë Wood (7:15 pm Tuesdays, Rolleston)
• Alex McMullan, Hannah Morgan and Chloë Wood (Women's Group 9:30am Tuesdays, Rolleston)

 

 

A day time Growth Group for women of any age with a crèche available for children 4 years and under. 

Meets 9.30am Thursdays, 12a Ilam Road

Christina Denmead looks after Thursday womens, and if you have any specific questions feel free to contact her

 

• Jenn Knopp, Elizabeth Rich, Victoria Goodman
• Christina Denmead, Camille Harris