small groups at FIrst UMC

Growing in faith never ends. Find a class or study to be part of.

Look below for a list of classes offered for Fall 2025.

    Fall 2025 Small groups


    • unshakable hope

      Wednesdays, 6-7 p.m., North Admin Conf. Room

      Rick & Pam Hanning return to lead a small group study of Max Lucado's "Unshakable Hope:  Building Our Lives on the Promises of God".  What feels "shaky" in your world?  Maybe you feel hurt by the past, disappointed in the present? If so, you are not alone, and there is HOPE.  

    • the message of jesus

      Monday evenings, 6-7 p.m. & Tuesday afternoons, 2-3 p.m., in the Parlor

      A small group study of Adam Hamilton's "The Message of Jesus: Words that Changed the World" explores Jesus' teachings on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, and the parables, emphasizing their life-changing and world-changing power.  Jesus' message, according to Hamilton, is not about political revolution or imposing God's will, but about a personal transformation where individuals embrace God's reign through love, mercy, and service to others.  Facilitated by Rev. David Larkin.

    • grief share

      Tuesdays, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m., in the Parlor

      A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Through this 13-week group, you’ll discover what to expect in the days ahead and what’s “normal” in grief. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way. Facilitated by Nancy Rooks and Rev. David Larkin

    • women's bible study, god of creation

      Thursdays, 10 - 11:30 a.m., North Admin Conf. Room

      Beginning at the Beginning:  "God of Creation: A Study of Genesis 1-11", based on Jen Wilkin, a mom, author, speaker, teacher, and advocate for women to love God with their minds through the faithful study of His Word, study guide and materials.  This 11-week study will be facilitated and led by Kathryn Jones & Dolores McCullough; and seconded by Rexanne McCauley & B.J. Hardman.  Together we will journey through Genesis 1-11.