Prayer & Study Groups

Peterborough Cathedral has a regular Bible Study Group, called The Weekly House Group, which offers entry-level bible study on a weekly basis, and a larger group, The Guild of the Epiphany, for those with an interest in studying the scriptures more deeply.

The Weekly House Group

The Weekly House group is an interesting and informal bible study group that meets every week for study and fellowship within the Cathedral grounds. Suitable for any level of interest in the Chrisitian faith, the group meets every Tuesday at 8pm. It is run by Dr Natalie Watson who lives withiin the Precincts and interested parties are asked to contact her at nataliewatson96@googlemail.com for further information.

The Guild of the Epiphany

The Guild of the Epiphany is a Cathedral bible study group with an interesting history. Founded over a hundred years ago, it was part of a countrywide network set up principally for women teachers, but now it is open to all. Members have attempted to discover if any other branches are still active, but it appears that we, in Peterborough, are the only surviving group.

In previous years, leaders have included Dean Randolph Wise, Canon Jack Higham and Canon Bill Croft. Today we are an open and mutually supportive (and friendly) group and welcome new members.

The Guild is designed to be a stimulating and challenging forum, encouraging members to think more deeply about the scriptures and thus to develop their own faith. We have retained the Guild’s original three-part format of worship, fellowship and study.

The group usually meets at 7.30 pm once a month when there is short act of worship, using a liturgy not unlike compline. This is followed by light refreshments. We then study and discuss a passage from the Bible (usually a single book is studied over a number of months). Everyone is able to contribute, though nobody is forced to say anything. The meeting usually finishes about 9.30 p.m.

The Guild meets once a month throughout the year, excepting August. We meet in different group members’ houses. To find out more see the current leader, Ken Newitt on 01733 552146 or email kmnewitt@fish.co.uk who will gladly give you more information. Details about forthcoming meetings are printed on in the Weekly Service Sheets.

In addition to these two groups there is also the Peterborough Theological Society which meets once a month for theological discussion for all levels of interest, with a wide variety of speakers, as well as a Film Society, Reading Group and numerous other groups & associations to get involved in.