Foyer groups are small groups of church community members who share a simple meal together once a month for four months in order to get to know one another and to strengthen community.   If you are interested in either helping to set up these groups, or in becoming a member of a foyer group, please contact Susan Reid after church, or via phone 802 229 1403 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .   We hope to get enough interested Foyer participants to begin setting up groups after the first of the year.  Everyone is welcome.    

So, what exactly are Foyer Groups?

Foyers are formed every 4 months, with at least 4 to 5 couples (8 to 10 people) or a mixture of couples and singles    Participants change to a different Foyer group every 4 months in order to get to know different parishioners.

Foyers is a French word meaning "hearthside" implying the warmth of a close, small group of friends sharing a common love and concern for each other…in displaying an image of warmth and comfort.

Foyer Groups are a fun and easy way for parishioners to gather together on a regular but informal basis for purely social reasons…to enjoy one another’s company, to strengthen bonds of community, to meet new members and just to get to know other people who share a common interest in the Christ Church community, but with whom we might not otherwise interact. They provide a means to develop new friendships and deepen old ones and are a way to make our parish feel more connected and warmer.

Foyers are pot lucks, held at a group member's home once a month within each group on a rotational basis. Each couple, (or person, if single) gets an opportunity to host the event. Everyone is welcome to participate.

There is no agenda or plan, just casual fellowship and a refreshing meal. Groups are made up of singles, couples, young people, retired people, etc. In other words, Foyers are made up of a cross section of the parish. Out of the meetings, friendships develop among people who might not have any other opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Newcomers are especially invited to join one of the groups at any time.

Each small group of eight to ten people meets once every month for 4 months, in the home of one of the members of the group. Generally, the host provides the main course while the other members fill in the rest of the meal such as appetizers, salad, dessert, etc. Some groups have enjoyed gathering for a picnic lunch during good weather or even meeting at a local restaurant. The main focus is social.