Aldates Collective
A monthly gathering of 21-34s to go deeper in faith, purpose, and developing a resilient Christian faith. (Oh, and there’s food)
Faith for when life get’s real
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Faith for when life get’s real *
Hey, if you’re reading this, you’re probably in your twenties or thirties figuring out if Aldates is the Church for you and how you can get involved. You’re in the right place.
Here’s what Collective is about!
Stepping off the conveyer belt of full-time education, we find ourselves out on the wide, open road where nothing feels simple and everything feels a bit too real.
These are in-between years. Unsettled years. And they never unfold as expected. And they are the years where faith can feel remote and complicated.
But they can also be the making of our faith. This is when the rubber hits the road, when we are called to seek wisdom, cultivate joy, and become resilient disciples of Jesus. This is when the adventure really starts.
Whether you’re walking with confidence or limping with questions – you’re not alone. Join us at Aldates Collective.
Autumn 2026
We meet on the last Monday of each month.
19:00 – 21:30 at St Aldates Church.
Dinner served from 19:00 for £6.99.
August 31
Summer Social
September 28
Launch Night
October 26
The Persecuted Church
with Open Doors
November 30
The Theology of Christmas
The Collective
Retreat
Teaching. Worship.
Community. Peace.
5-7 February 2027
High Leigh Manor House Centre
Join the young adult’s community for a weekend away in the countryside to have slow time, deep time, and fun times.
En-suite accommodation and full catering is covered by the cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
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There are lots of smaller meet-ups that happen, normally centred around hobbies or industries. We have run clubs, sports groups, prayer meetings etc. Come to the Collective to find out more.
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We see Collective as a supplement to a small group! So if you can, we’d really encourage you to join an Aldates Small Group as well for the smaller, weekly community space. You can find out more on the Groups page.
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Yes definitely! We have a thriving post-graduate community and specific events for you.
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Collective is generally a space for non-undergrads and so we would really encourage you to get involved with the Student’s Ministry! But if you’re a mature student doing an undergrad degree later in life, let’s have a chat.
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Not at all! Although we explore topics that’s more specific to the Christian life, anybody is welcome. You might also want to have a look a the Alpha course where you can explore Christianity and bring any question.
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Drop me (Dan) an email at dan.kim@staldates.org.uk