Life Groups

Sunday morning is where the whole church gathers. Life Groups are where you get known. They’re smaller, quieter, and more personal — the place where real friendship forms, faith deepens, and life gets shared in both directions.

Groups vary in style and personality, but most follow a similar shape. You arrive, you catch up, and you spend time together around the Bible and in prayer. Some groups follow the Sunday morning teaching series; others work through a book of the Bible at their own pace.

A typical meeting might include:

• Catching up over food and snacks
• Discussing a passage of Scripture or a set of questions from the Sunday talk
• Praying for each other and for things beyond the group
• Supporting one another through whatever life is throwing at people that week

Life Groups are for anyone who is a regular part of the RBC church family and wants to go deeper. You don’t need to have been a Christian for years, and you don’t need to have all the answers. What you do need is a genuine desire to grow and to invest in others doing the same.

If you’re brand new to RBC, Sunday mornings are a great place to start. But once you’re finding your feet, a Life Group is the natural next step.

Groups meet at various times throughout the week, in homes and other venues across Rayleigh and the surrounding area. Most are weekly on Tuesday evenings, but some meet fortnightly, and a few meet during the day. There are also online options for those who can’t easily travel. Whatever your schedule or location, there’s likely a group that fits.

Life Groups aren’t drop-in. They’re built on consistency. That’s exactly what makes them work. Showing up week after week, knowing people’s names, carrying each other’s burdens over time — that’s where real community happens. It takes investment, but what grows from it is worth it.

When you decide to join a Life Group, we take time to think about where you’ll fit best. Getting the mix of experience and life stage right matters – for you, and for the group you’re joining.

Alongside Life Groups, RBC also runs Connect Groups — shorter, lower-commitment gatherings built around shared interests or a specific course. If you’re not ready to commit to a Life Group yet, or you want to try something before you do, a Connect Group is a good starting point. Find out more about Connect Groups →

We’d love to help you find the right Life Group for you. Get in touch and tell us a little about yourself — where you live, what evenings work, and what you’re looking for. We’ll take it from there.