At Torch we believe the bible to be the very word of God, containing all that we need to know about God and what he says about us. It is the most read book in the world.

If you would like your own copy of the bible we can provide a hard back pocket version with an extract containing the New testament, Psalms and Proverbs. Please email us at help@torchhub.org.uk.

For more online resources to help you study the bible please try these helpful sites:

https://www.youversion.com/

https://www.goodnews4u.net/

https://www.biblegateway.com/

If you would like to join a local group to read, study and discuss the bible you may find a local group below. If not, we can connect you with a local church if you confirm your interest by email to help@torchhub.org.uk.

Easy English Bible lessons

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Organised by Carey Baptist Church
Carey Baptist Church, Carey Street, Reading RG1 7JS
Wednesday

This meets at 12-2pm on Wednesdays in term time in the Thames Room and we are a group comprising many different nationalities. Most of the people who come are not Christians and this is a good group for anyone who maybe isn’t a Christian but wants to find out more about what the Bible says.

Ladies’ Bible Study

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Organised by Coley Park Baptist Church
Coley Park Baptist Church, Wensley Road Reading RG1 6DU
Wednesday

We meet at Wednesdays (term time) 3:30 to 4:45pm at the church.

Studying the Bible together as women helps us know more about how God wants us to live today. Friendships and praying together enriches our time together and encourages us to share how knowing Jesus shapes our different roles and relationships.

Courses

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Organised by Trinity Earley
Trinity Earley, Trinity Church, Chalfont Close, Earley, Reading RG6 5HZ

Our courses typically include:

  • A Lent course
  • Parenting
  • Marriage
  • Faith exploration (e.g. Alpha)

As part the Hub we are running, periodically, the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Money Matters Course.

Bible Study

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Organised by Peniel Church Reading
Peniel Church Reading, Abbey Square Reading RG1 3BE
Friday

Sextas-feiras às 19:30h temos Estudo Bíblico, consideramos a reunião mais importante para a saude da vida cristã.

Temos encorajados aos nossos irmãos e amigos a participarem e juntos crescermos em Deus em graça e conhecimento.

Todos são bem-vindos!

Community Bible Study

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Organised by Wycliffe Baptist Church
Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 King's Rd, Reading RG1 4LS
Friday

There are two classes that we run:

Friday mornings at 9.30am
Friday evenings at 7.30pm.

This study programme is a great and easy way to learn about the Bible with a small group of people. The group has a dedicated leader who will help the discussions and guide the group through a structured lesson plan.

Our classes run for a full school year during term time.

Course material is provided for a fee of £10.

Alpha at the Atrium

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Organised by Greyfriars Church
Greyfriars Church, Friar Street Reading RG1 1EH
Wednesday

Life is full of endless possibilities. Whether it’s learning a new skill, finding a new interest, or simply opening to a different perspective on life. Trying something new can be the start of something good.

Why not give Alpha a go this New Year? We would love to see you there!

Free

Alpha

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Organised by St. Mary's Purley
St. Mary's Purley, St. Mary’s Avenue Purley on Thames Reading RG8 8BJ

Alpha is a chance to explore and question the meaning of life. Over a series of eight sessions, you'll find out about the basics of the Christian faith. Each session involves a main talk and some time to say what you think. It’s fun, relaxed and free, and you can ask anything you like - that's why 24 million people worldwide have already tried Alpha.

free

Guest Services

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Organised by Carey Baptist Church
Carey Baptist Church, Carey Street, Reading RG1 7JS
Sunday

10:30am and 6:30pm

Not been to church before or not been for a while? We’ll ensure you feel welcome and understand what is going on, as we hear together what God has to say to us all and worship him!

free

Alpha Course – RFC

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Organised by Reading Family Church
Reading Family Church, Reading Family Church Offices 448a Basingstoke Road Reading RG2 0RX

Alpha is a chance to explore life and the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment.

It runs over 10 weeks and all are welcome to come and ask any question they may have about Christianity. Each week there is a different aspect discussed.

For more detail or to sign up contact: churchoffice@readingfamilychurch.org.uk

free

Bible Study Group

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Organised by St Barnabas Church
St Barnabas Church, St Barnabas Road Emmer Green RG4 8RA
Monday

Our Monday evening bible study group developed from an Alpha course and has retained the same quality of welcome, openness and enquiry. It’s a friendly group where newcomers are always welcome.

We meet from 7 to 8 pm on alternate Mondays in the parish centre.

Hope Explored

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Organised by Christ Church Wokingham
Christ Church Wokingham, St Crispin's School, London Rd, Wokingham RG40 1SS

Hope Explored looks at the life, death and resurrection of Jesus in Luke’s Gospel, this three-session series shows that Christianity is about real hope: a joyful expectation for the future, based on true events in the past, which changes everything about my present.

Watch a short trailer for the course here.

If you would like to enquire about or sign up for this course which will run for 3 weeks, 1 evening a week, please contact Joel here.

Christianity Explored

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Organised by Christ Church Wokingham
Christ Church Wokingham, St Crispin's School, London Rd, Wokingham RG40 1SS

Christianity Explored is an informal mid-week course which gives the opportunity to look closely at the claims of Jesus Christ through reading Mark’s gospel. The course runs over 7 sessions.

We welcome those of some faith, or none, or those who are unsure. The format is relaxed and informative and there is plenty of time to ask all of the questions you have. There’s always some food of some description and plenty of laughter and life-long friendships can be formed. If you might be interested in attending, or would like more information, please contact us here. Watch a short introductory video here.

Christianity Explored

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Organised by Christianity Explored Ministry
Christianity Explored Ministry, Proclamation House, 116-118 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL.

The Explored courses are tools to help you meet Jesus in the pages of the Bible. They can be run in any order that you like, depending on how much time you have to spend and the main questions you're looking to answer.