gathering the jesus way
different sized gatherings
Different sized gatherings offer different dynamics. In small gatherings you can build trust, and share intimately. Medium gatherings enable a more diverse range of opinions, yet everyone can still be included and interact. Larger gatherings can opffer more variety, are more diverse and more invitational. For more details on different groups sizes, click on the sections below.

Whether or not he was in a crowd, Jesus retained the ability to spot the individual in need. He was able to focus purely on them, to listen deeply, and help them unlock the things that bound them, or that they needed to unmentally or physically. In these encounters, he would pray, lay healing hands, or simply offer them worth and value that those around did not.
In Kairos we value the opportunity to share intimately and deeply in this way. To that end, we encourage everyone to find a Spiritual director, close friend, coach or mentor, who can offer this same guidance or focus.
Although we encourage personal prayer, there is great value in being able to pray regularly with a tiny group of two or three, with whom you can be very honest and open before God, and who will pray for us and with us and share in our lives more deeply.
Traditionally a disciple aimed to be like their Rabbi, in the case of the Twelve Disciples, like Jesus. We still do the same, in small groups we read our bibles, pray, reflect on the world, and our lives and help one another discover how Jesus’s life and his words can speak to us and guide us.
Our Grass Roots groups, and our Leaders Huddles both seek to find this sweet spot in numbers, and if a group grows, it should look to divide to maintain this balance of sharing and intimacy.
Our Kairos groups, similarly seek to bless, serve, engage and transform our communities. They may be relatively small, but equally the scale will be determined by the context, or goals of the group. These groups will naturally be a mix of committed followers of Jesus, and partners who do not share our faith, but share a passion to make a difference in the world and help others.
We too, want to share our faith, to bless our local communities, to share our joy and what we’ve discovered in following the Jesus way. Our gatherings might be a little more tehnical, an online webinar, or zoom meeting. A mix of physical and digital, or simply a fun day for our local community. These are days for welcoming all, celebrating, worshipping and partying.
See Below for a Range of our present gathering events


Outdoor Gatherings
We love nature, spending time in creation and with one another. When possible, we gather outdoors, whether thats purely social, for an act of worship, social action, or pilgramage.
Prayers
We encourage a personal rhythm of prayer, but also to gather in triplets, small groups or even in a large group to pray with others. We offer zoom prayers each week that are open to everyone.


Walks
Prayer, mentoring, coaching, catching up socially doesnt always mean meeting in homes. For many people, a walk is a great way to get together with others and do these things.
worship
Our worship takes many forms, and is certainly not limited to specific days of the week, or patterns. We encourage creativity and experimentation in worship, seeking to find ways we can encounter God together in meaningful ways.


social action
A response to knowing we are loved, and valued by God, is often to recognise that so many others are not, and hilight for us, places or systemic oppression and injustice. The Methodist church Joint Public Issue Team helps us with this, and we often feel move to act in some way.


Learning
We love opportunities to deepen our knowledge, and draw on the expertise and passions of others. We are fortunate in being a part of the Methodist church, but also links with Pioneers across the world, to have access to great teachers, leaders, visionaries and those whose faith is lived on the front line of life.
Scroll down for specific events
Northumbrian morning prayer
Acomb Methodist Church Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkA small group, of between 4 and 12 presently meet each Sunday morning in-person, at Acomb Methodist Church at 9:15 am to pray through a simple liturgy of Northumbrian Morning Prayer. It is a simple structure, with very short bible verses and a reflection, and time for us to share openly in prayer for around… Read More »Northumbrian morning prayer
Morning Meditations (AMC)
Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin Rear of Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Mondays 8:30am-9:00am in Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin (at the rear of Acomb Methodist Church)
Quiet Space
A quiet Space via Zoom led by Anne Atherton. Quiet Space Anne uses Music, Poems art and reflective practice to help guide you in a time of quiet reflecting and sharing. This intimate space, takes place use the Video Conferencing software Zoom. You are encouraged to join at 7:50pm and the time together ends at… Read More »Quiet Space
night prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly night prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom prior to the close of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, and… Read More »night prayer
Morning Meditations (Lidgett)
Lidgett Methodist Church Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Wednesdays 7:30am-8:00am at Lidgett Methodist Church
Morning prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly morning prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom at the start of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, a piece… Read More »Morning prayer
Selby Street Mission Gatherings
Selby Street Mission Selby Street, Hull, HullThe Selby Street Mission We invite and encourage any of our Kairos friends, to drop in and join Selby Street for their weekly worship between 10am and Midday weekly. It is a relaxed time, although often 'interrupted' (in a good way) and very much shaped by who is there, and what is going on for… Read More »Selby Street Mission Gatherings
Kairos Craft Retreat
Acomb Methodist Church Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkAfter a successful Zoom launch of our Craft Retreat on Saturday 8th January (on Zoom) Fran is moving ahead with a full day physical retreat from February. Its an opportunity… Read More »Kairos Craft Retreat
Northumbrian morning prayer
Acomb Methodist Church Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkA small group, of between 4 and 12 presently meet each Sunday morning in-person, at Acomb Methodist Church at 9:15 am to pray through a simple liturgy of Northumbrian Morning Prayer. It is a simple structure, with very short bible verses and a reflection, and time for us to share openly in prayer for around… Read More »Northumbrian morning prayer
Sunday Zoom Bible Study Worship
Kairos Sunday Bible StudyOn the first Sunday of the Month, 10:30 am you are invited to join a partnership between the Kairos Movement, Andy's churches in York, and those who are part of the digital diaspora which developed over lockdown! We join for a time of Bible Study. Our gathering is centred on the bible, and we discuss… Read More »Sunday Zoom Bible Study Worship
Morning Meditations (AMC)
Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin Rear of Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Mondays 8:30am-9:00am in Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin (at the rear of Acomb Methodist Church)
night prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly night prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom prior to the close of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, and… Read More »night prayer
Morning Meditations (Lidgett)
Lidgett Methodist Church Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Wednesdays 7:30am-8:00am at Lidgett Methodist Church
Morning prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly morning prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom at the start of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, a piece… Read More »Morning prayer
Leadership Lunch & Pray Hour
A monthly Zoom opportunity (eat your lunch as we meet) 1:30-2:30pm on the first Thursday of the month, for those offering leadership to shape Kairos as it evolves, to come together, reflect and chew over opportunities and possibilities, and pray for the movement. Liane and Andy usually will guide our reflections, but do feel free… Read More »Leadership Lunch & Pray Hour
Selby Street Mission Gatherings
Selby Street Mission Selby Street, Hull, HullThe Selby Street Mission We invite and encourage any of our Kairos friends, to drop in and join Selby Street for their weekly worship between 10am and Midday weekly. It is a relaxed time, although often 'interrupted' (in a good way) and very much shaped by who is there, and what is going on for… Read More »Selby Street Mission Gatherings
Northumbrian morning prayer
Acomb Methodist Church Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkA small group, of between 4 and 12 presently meet each Sunday morning in-person, at Acomb Methodist Church at 9:15 am to pray through a simple liturgy of Northumbrian Morning Prayer. It is a simple structure, with very short bible verses and a reflection, and time for us to share openly in prayer for around… Read More »Northumbrian morning prayer
Nomad Discussion Group
YN&E Pioneer Zoom Online Meeting Front street, Acomb, York“Stumbling through the post-Christendom wilderness, looking for signs of hope.” is how Nomad podcast describes itself. If this sounds like your kind of thing then can we encourage you to give it a listen? Then why not join a bunch of us Nomad listeners, each month, on the second Sunday at 8-9pm, for a Zoom… Read More »Nomad Discussion Group
Morning Meditations (AMC)
Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin Rear of Acomb Methodist Church, Front Street, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Mondays 8:30am-9:00am in Acomb Quiet Garden Log Cabin (at the rear of Acomb Methodist Church)
night prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly night prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom prior to the close of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, and… Read More »night prayer
Morning Meditations (Lidgett)
Lidgett Methodist Church Wheatlands Grove, Acomb, York, YorkMorning Meditation: A Chance to be still and breathe 30 minutes silence, for whatever you need: stillness, mindfulness, meditation, prayer. Wednesdays 7:30am-8:00am at Lidgett Methodist Church
Morning prayer
Kairos Prayers Zoom MeetKairos encourages gathering for prayer in many forms, times and places. For those who work, or who rise early, our weekly morning prayer is a great opportunity to gather with a small number of others, online on Zoom at the start of the day. It is simple in form, with a short liturgy, a piece… Read More »Morning prayer
Kairos Lounge (2nd Thursdays)
Every second thursday of the month, we have an open meeting for anyone interested or connected with Kairos, to informally meet Liane and Andy and other Kairos members, and to share ideas, or constructively critique Kairos as a Movement in development. This is an opportunity to shape how the future will look, and we really… Read More »Kairos Lounge (2nd Thursdays)
Selby Street Mission Gatherings
Selby Street Mission Selby Street, Hull, HullThe Selby Street Mission We invite and encourage any of our Kairos friends, to drop in and join Selby Street for their weekly worship between 10am and Midday weekly. It is a relaxed time, although often 'interrupted' (in a good way) and very much shaped by who is there, and what is going on for… Read More »Selby Street Mission Gatherings