A vital part of FSFUMC, our Small Groups give members a chance to join together to discuss and learn more about God’s love and laws and to renew our spirits, establish our faith and strengthen our commitment to our families and church. There are groups for people of all ages and interests.
We hope you will join with us for Sunday Small Groups.
We hope you will join with us for Sunday Small Groups.
Classes meet weekly on Sunday at 9:45am for adults, youth (6-12th grade) and kids (1st-5th grade)
CHAPEL CLASS
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Who: We welcome all ages; couples and singles
Where: Roebuck Chapel M106 We have teachers from our class, and throughout the church and community. The Chapel Class is also involved in mission in our community. We provide breakfast the last Sunday of every month that is distributed to our downtown homeless and neighbors. The Group also supports the Clearinghouse backpack program that feeds hungry children on the weekend. Several of our members pack and distribute the backpacks. |
DISCIPLES CLASS
Who: People of all ages. Most members range in age from “30ish to 50ish”
Where: Room M315 The class is taught in a mixed lecture and discussion format. Lessons are generally based on the Methodist Adult Bible study, with focused studies on books of the Bible, or Christian books that the class or teacher selects. Open discussion is always welcome, with sometimes lively discussions from members of diverse denominational backgrounds sharing their faith. The Disciple class encourages you to join them and share in their fellowship! |
CORNERSTONE CLASS
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Who: 60+ group
Where: Room M312 In the beginning there were a few people seeking to create a new adult Sunday School class. Bill and DeDe Hutcheson helped get us started in the early 1970’s. We enjoyed a long period of time with Tom Condren as our regular teacher. When we decided to try being more of a discussion class, we began using the Adult Bible Series, recruiting our discussion leaders from both inside and outside our group. We also enjoy doing focused studies on all types of scriptural topics. We support several on-going outreach programs with our offerings, including Inter-Faith Pre-School, “Backpack for Children” program, Antioch, mission trips and other projects that come to our attention monthly. We are a circle of friends averaging 60+ years old, who enjoy coming together to pray, study, and worship. We help each other better understand the teachings of the Holy Scripture, sharing both our questions and our enlightenment. We share our life experiences with each other and open our hearts to reveal our cares and concerns. We love and support each other and seek daily to be better witnesses to those around us. |
FIRESIDE FRIENDS CLASS
Who: Any age is welcomed, although we are primarily in our 30s, 40s and 50s
Where: Fireside Room of the Family Life Center This class is currently watching The Chosen series. We will decide together what to study next. Studies will range from video series, to study of Books of the Bible, to discussion. We believe that fellowship and community mission projects are an important and integral part of a Sunday School Class. |
DISCUSSION CLASS
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Who: Singles, couples, talkers, listeners, philosophers, and fanatics of all ages
Where: Room M301 It began as a couples class in 1964, meeting under the stairs of the sanctuary, and has since moved to many different locations in the church. The class uses a discussion format and draws from a variety of resources (Bible, history, and literature) to guide class discussions in applying Christian learning to everyday living. Dr. Taylor Prewitt as well as other guest teachers lead the class. |
ROUNDTABLE CLASS
Who: 60's to 70's with a few somewhat younger or older
Where: Room M203 The class was organized in August 1967 by a group of young married couples who felt they were too young to be in a class with folks about the age they are now! The original teachers were Dr. William Klusmeier, Jim Hill and Don Flanders. Don, being a furniture manufacturer, furnished a “round table” for the members to sit around, hence the name Roundtable Class. The Roundtable Class uses the Uniform Series International Bible Lessons for Adult Bible Study. |
FRIENDS CLASS
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Who: Age from 45 to 60
Where: Room M103 The class is led in discussion by our teachers, Ben Shipley, Randy Blythe, and Eddie Walker. They use a lecture format and the International Adult Bible Series. The class specializes in Bible history and background to aid in understanding of the Scriptures and how that applies to our lives today. Members consider fellowship to be the key to the success of this class. |
FSFUMC KIDSWho: K-5th Grade
Where: 2nd floor of the Main Building Our Sunday School hour is dynamic, educational, and Fun! Using a variety of curriculum, each week we learn a Bible lesson through media, storytelling, art, food, and games. |
UPLIFTERS
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Who: Mostly women ages 70-90
Where: This class currently studies independently We keep in touch via phone calls, text, cards, prayer cards, birthday cards/calls. This group loves to read the Adult Bible Study Series and the Upper Room Devotional books independently but are not able to meet together in person. |
FIRST YOUTH SUNDAY EVENING5 pm – 7 pm on Sundays. This is our big group gathering where all junior high and senior high students are welcome! Come hang with us!
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YOUTH
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Who: 6th-12th Grade
Where: 3rd floor Youth Loft Sunday School is a time for our youth to study the Scriptures in a variety of ways. We discuss the Bible in small group settings, we watch videos that illustrate the Scriptures, and we incorporate activities and crafts. We understand that students learn in many different ways, so our Sunday School is geared to reach students with the Bible however it is that they learn! |