St Sampson’s small groups are a great opportunity to find out more about the Christian faith, grow in understanding and explore contemporary issues and the Bible. They also help us get to know each other better and build up our sense of community. If you are new to St Sampson’s or to Cricklade, we hope you will find a group that will help you settle in and be a part of the community. We have a new online discussion forum, anyone can read it but you must register if you want to write a message. There is also a shared online Calendar for upcoming events.

St. Sampson’s has an active church choir who practice once a week at the church on Friday evenings from 7-8pm. We sing at services on Sunday and also visit St. John the Baptist in Latton once a month. Occasionally we have been known to put on a recital! We welcome any new singers, no experience necessary, just a passion for music. We’re a friendly bunch and there’s no obligation to sign up – just come along and join in when you can. For more information, please speak to our the Director of Music, Charles Vince (email charles.vince @ btinternet.com), or feel free to speak to any of us after the service.

Discussion, laughs and a pint or two at The Red Lion, High Street, Cricklade. Meets every other Thursday, 8pm. Just come along or for more information, contact David Bell.

Not to be outdone by the men, the ladies meet monthly to “do lunch” at The Red Lion on a Friday at 1.00. It’s a chance to meet people, catch up and have a very nice lunch! For more information, have a chat to Sue Craig.

An opportunity to discuss issues such as the environment, poverty and social justice and share practical ways to make a difference. Activities include letter writing and campaigning (see this article about our campaign against human trafficking), supporting our partner parish in Uganda and working towards an environmentally friendly church. Meets bi-monthly on a Wednesday evening. For more information, talk to Penny Lock-Pullan.

An ecumenical (people from various churches) group meeting weekly at 8.00pm in people's homes.

Discuss the Bible and the Christian faith in the light of contemporary issues, books, films etc. Meets in the Parish Room on Mondays.

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