Life Groups are where we do life together. We have lots of different groups that cater for all types of people, we have interest, study and social groups. We have other groups that pop up from time to time that reflect the present season.
If you are interested to join any of the life groups please contact the Liberty Office to find out more.
office@libertychurch.co.nz | 07 307 1055
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Adult Groups
Christian
Surfers
Mondays | 4:15pm
Christian Surfers is for anyone and everyone, all ages and surfing abilities. Come and try out surfing for free (boards provided) and enjoy time and fellowship with others who enjoy the beach and the surf.
Ross Anderson
West End | Ohope Beach
Liberty
Fit
Mondays & Thursdays | 5:30pm
This is a free 45 min circuit session that is run out of the Liberty Centre. It is a fitness circuit that suits all levels of fitness, all ages and genders. This is a life group designed to help you get fit, while having fun.
Abby Bateson
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane
Connect
Course
Monday | 7:30pm once a term
Pastors Grant and Abby Bateson host the connect course in their home, 3 Monday evenings each term. This is for anyone wanting to hear the church vision, values, culture, leadership, and areas you could serve in.
Abby & Grant Bateson
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane
Kawerau
Connect
Monday | 6.00pm fortnightly
This is a group that welcomes anyone on their spiritual journey. They begin with shared Kai/Potluck dinner, followed by worship, prayer and good conversations.
Liz Tamblyn
The
Andersons
Tuesday | 7:00pm
A life group that welcomes anyone on their walk with Christ. Every term there is a different focus which is based around good discussions and great connection time. This group enjoys fellowship and food.
Ross & Kerry-Anne Anderson
14 Eruini Street | Ohope Beach
Kiwi
Street
Tuesday | 7:00pm
This is a group that welcomes anyone on their spiritual journey. They begin with supper and a time of fellowship. They usually have a study and discussion and once a term they do a life group fast.
Kirsty O'Neill & Anj George
15a Kiwi Street | Whakatane
The
Whelans
Tuesday | 7:30pm
This group enjoys praise and worship, prayer, a study and discussion. They are spirit lead and holy spirit focused. They enjoy supper together and a time of fellowship at the end of the evening.
John & Rachael Whelan
3 Muriwai Terrace | Whakatane
The
O'Neills
Wednesday | 7:30pm
A life group where good connections are made and great fellowship happens. Anyone is welcome to join this life group. The group generally involves a study and discussion, with prayer and supper.
Alan & Christine O'Neill
39 Lord Cobham Avenue | Whakatane
The
Martins
Thursday | 7:30pm
A life group where friendships are made and support is given. Every week they enjoy doing a study/DVD together which leads to a group discussion and prayer. They finish with supper and fellowship.
Jon & Bev Martin
28 Omega Place | Coastlands
The
McDowalls
Wednesday | 6.00pm fortnightly
This group welcomes anyone wanting to connect, have fun and enjoy some God time together. They do a study together and discussion followed by prayer. They enjoy supper at the end of the evening.
Tom & Jenny McDowall
73 Goulstone Road | Whakatane
Memorising
Scripture
Thursday | monthly via Zoom
This group gets together once a month via zoom to encourage each other and share scripture that they have been memorising during the weeks leading up to meeting. They welcome anyone who is wanting to memorise scripture.
Helen Habgood
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane
Family
Life
Sunday | 3:00pm fortnightly
The group meets regularly on Sundays during the school term. Baby sitters are on site allowing parents to be a part of study that they are doing for that day. They often meet around food and fellowship.
Ken & Helen Habgood
66 Fishermans Drive | Coastlands
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Ladies
Groups
Peace
Street
Monday | 10:00am fortnightly
This group welcomes all ladies
wanting to connect and grow in relationship with each other and God. They enjoy doing a study together,
having discussions and prayer. It is a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Jan Bell
24 Peace street | Whakatane
James
Street
Monday | 7:30pm fortnightly
This group is for ladies who are wanting to connect, enjoy fellowship and to support one another. They
enjoy doing a small study together and having a prayer time, along with supper.
Esther Nielsen
154 James Street | Whakatane
Ohope Ladies
Wednesday | 9.00am weekly
"Living the best life together".
This group is all about building friendships, having fun, drinking coffee, doing bible studies, encouraging each other and praying for one another.
Jan Thomas
162 Pohutukawa Ave | Ohope Beach
Hour of
Prayer
Thursday | 12:00pm
This is a ladies prayer group that meets once a week during the term for a powerful hour of prayer. We start by asking of any prayer needs, having a song of worship and then a time of praying together.
Abby Bateson
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane
Out &
About
2nd Tuesday of Every Month
This is a ladies social group which is purely for fellowship, fun and friendship. Every month they do something different, whether it be lunch at a cafe or a shopping trip to Tauranga. Lots of fun and laughs are had.
Isabel Comiskey
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane
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Mens
Groups
Prayer &
Coffee
Thursdays | 6:00am
This is a men's prayer group that meets once a week during the term for a powerful hour of prayer. We start with worship and then pray together. We go for coffee afterwards to connect at a local cafe for our caffeine fix.
Grant Bateson
65 Wairaka Road | Whakatane