Connect Groups

Connect Groups meet every second week at various locations and different times around the city.

They are a great way for forming deeper relationships with people, and encouraging each other in our walk with God. 

We aim to care for one another and the people in our lives well, praying that we grow in faith in Jesus, and love for each other as we do so. Whether new to St Albans Baptist, or been coming for many years, we would love to have you join one of these groups.

For Men

Mens Ministry


Here at SABC we believe strongly in the value of Men’s Ministry. A space for men to gather, eat, bond and be encouraged and challenged by a variety of speakers covering a wide variety of topics relevant to men. A place where men can learn together how to live strong for God and accomplish all He has called us to. With events every 2-3 months, the Men’s Ministry is led by Mike Collins.

For Families

Katt Rattray: Families Connect


Triweekly on Fridays from 5.30pm-7.30pm
Sunday's Monthly for a social
Venue: Varies

Tori Taylor: Young mums with young children

A place for mums to come together for fellowship and reflect on what it means to be a Christ-like and a mum.

Hosts: Tori & Nikki
Monday, Fortnightly Welcome from 9.30am, group starts from 10am
Venue: Redwood

For Young Adults

Norriss Connect Group

Bible study, fun, doing life together.

Hosts: Robert & Denise Norriss
Venue: Varies

The "Twenties and Thirties" Connect Group

We are geared for training disciples and leaders. We enjoy the work of the Holy Spirit, exploring the bible, having fun and good food

Hosts: Miriam Atkinson & Sarah and Eli Bone
When: Fortnightly, Tuesday 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Redwood

For Adults

Rattray Connect Group

The Rattray Connect Group meet fortnightly on a Wednesday night. The evening begins at 7pm with a finger food meal which everyone contributes to. The evening concludes at 9pm.

The age demographic is 50+ with a mixture of single and married couples. During the evening we have a discussion around the table mostly focusing on the previous week’s sermon and how it applies to our lives.

Hosts: Bruce and Brenda Rattray
When: Fortnightly, Wednesdays : 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Burwood

Brian Watts - Bible Study for All Ages

We are doing more in-depth bible study – Looking at the bible from the point of view of who it was written to and how they would have understood what was being said – then taking that through to day and our culture and what this may therefore mean for us today.

Host: Brian Watts
When: Tuesday, Fortnightly 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Redwood

Schutte and Dodge Connect Group! 

Led by Jerry Schutte and Simon Dodge. We meet to encourage one another in our faith, pray, sing, seek God’s voice in the Bible, and enjoy the presence of the Holy Spirit amongst us, along with plenty of food and laughter.

When: Fortnightly, Tuesday 7:30pm-9.00pm
Venue: Varies

Holdaway & Travaille Connect Group

Using the word and the Holy Spirit to build the body of Christ by meeting together to talk about life, God and his word. Having time to listen, to pray and to seek God.

Host: John & Gaylene Holdaway and Bill & Mary Traville
When: Fornightly, Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm
Venue: Mairehau

Bastin & de Wit Connect Group

Exploring God's word together and encouraging each other in our walk with God.

Host: Alan & Christine Bastin and Dough & Ellen de Wit
When: Fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30-9.00pm
Where: Varies

Women's Connect Group

A woman's group who journey 'life' together. Learning about God and deepening our relationship with each other.
Hosts: Lynda Collins & Anne August
When: Fortnightly, Friday 9.45-11.30am
Venue: Redwood Lounge

For Families

St Albans Baptist Church