Growing in faith never ends. Find a class or study to be part of.
Look below for a list of classes offered for Fall 2023.
small groups at FIrst UMC
Fall 2023 Small groups
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anxious for nothing
Beginning September 6 @ 6:00pm
High anxiety is prevalent in our fast-paced society---but here's a biblical prescription for it! Inviting you to reflect on Philippians 4:6--7, Lucado offers insights into ways God will help you cope with life's inevitable calamities. Discover how to view bad news through the window of God's sovereignty, discern Satan's lies, recognize the truth, and more.
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divorce care
Beginning August 16 @ 6:00pm
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. At this 13-week, video-based support group program, you’ll find helpful counsel to manage the emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making.
Facilitated by Tom & Debbie Young
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grief share
Beginning September 5 @ 5:30pm
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
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wesleyan roots
Two options: Tuesdays @ 2:00pm and Wednedsdays @ 6:00pm
“Wesleyan Roots is different than a class in Methodist studies,” Rev. Dr. Middleton said. “Instead it is designed to highlight beliefs and practices that make United Methodism distinct from other Christian traditions.”
Facilitated by Pastor Peter McNabb
