Adult Study Opportunities
While we will not currently able to gather at the church for 10 a.m. Sunday School, we are committed to providing a variety of ways we can connect, grow, and renew energy. Come find your place in these study opportunities as we walk together in our faith journeys.
Worship Talk
Sundays, 11 a.m. on Zoom, facilitated by Rev. JoAnne Chase
This virtual coffee hour includes a conversation about the morning's service. We'll talk sermon. We'll talk music. We'll talk worship. To participate, look for the Worship Talk tab on the homepage of this website. Grab your coffee, click on the link, and join in.
Spiritual Practices for the New Year
Mondays, January 4 and 11 , 7 p.m. on Zoom
led by Kimberly Penrod Pelletier
Worry is so 2020. Engage some fresh, pandemic-proof spiritual practices in the New Year. Start 2021 off with solid teaching and guided experiences in meditation and Gospel contemplation—both to renew your mind and heal your soul. These classes are based in Scripture, grounded in Christian tradition, and backed by neuroscience.
Kimberly Penrod Pelletier is a spiritual director, writer, speaker, and podcaster. She is passionate about journeying alongside others as they discern the invitation and movements of the Holy Spirit in their lives. Her work has been featured by Loyola Press, Christianity Today, Herald Press, The Mudroom, and The Redbud Post. She is the creator of the course Meditating with Christ. You can connect with her and download a free, guided meditation at https://kimberlypenrodpelletier.com.
Anti-Racist Book Club | Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Wednesday, January 27, 7 p.m. on Zoom
In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.
To join the conversation, please purchase the book on your own and register here.
Men’s Bible Study│The Forgiveness of Jesus
Tuesdays, 7 p.m. on Zoom, led by Clay Watkins
Looking for a way to connect with other men while deepening your faith? Join the Men's Bible Study! The New Year's series will feature Matt Williams' video study on, The Forgiveness of Jesus. This video Bible study covers six events in Jesus' life that give a fuller understanding of the reason Christ gave his life on the cross and is taught by professors with specialized areas of knowledge. For information about participation and materials, contact Clay Watkins through the Church Office.
The Brahms Institute for Singers
How do we keep our voices strong while singing together is impossible? How do we keep our musical minds in gear? How do we stay connected with fellow singers? More importantly, how do we follow God's leading right now?
One answer to all of these questions is The Brahms Institute for Singers—an extraordinary opportunity for all singers, reconvening on Thursday, January 21 at 7 p.m. on Zoom!
Our focus for the spring term is self-care for musicians—breathing, posture, keeping the voice moving, and finding strength and peace through great music. Please register below to reserve your spot and to receive the Zoom link each week.
Brahms Institute for Singers Registration!
United Methodist Women (UMW)
UMW Circles are small groups that develop supportive fellowship and expand concepts of mission. All women are invited to participate. Contact the Church Office and we’ll put you in touch with the circle leader.
Craft Circle - will resume meetings at a later date
Joy Circle - meets third Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. on Zoom
Knitting Circle - currently sending a monthly email to share projects and ideas
Mary Martha - will resume meeting at a later date
Susanna Wesley - will resume meeting at a later date