Throughout the year, a variety of Adult Education opportunities are available through First Church. Contact the church office (info@fumc-a2.org) if you are interested in participating in one of the following studies or developing one with a small group:

"Disciple" Bible Study, including "Christian Believer" and "Jesus in the Gospels"
In a 32- to 34-week study, participants discuss scripture based on careful study and preparation, bringing their own experiences and struggles to the discussion. Registration runs from August-September. Disciple classes typically run from September-April.

The Disciple Bible Study program is designed to develop strong Christian local churches through the in-depth study of Scripture. Through these Bible studies, persons are strengthened in their faith and guided into service and ministry. This series of in-depth, high commitment studies take participants from Genesis through Revelation.

Have You Considered Disciple Bible Study?

Often, it seems like we know far too little about what the scriptures actually say or how they are relevant to our daily lives. You have the opportunity to change all that. Disciple 1 Bible Study is a weekly program in which small groups meet to understand scripture. It's a chance to read, interpret, and discuss the Bible in an accepting community and apply it to your faith journey.

Please fill out and return this interest form to the church office.

If you have questions or interest in the Disciple studies at First United Methodist Church, please contact Debbie Houghton or Amy Kennedy (994-4083).

Christian Believer is from the author of the Back Side Books, J. Ellsworth Kalas. Have you ever sung a hymn or recited a creed and asked, “Why do we say that?” Discover the church’s answer to questions that grow out of human life and Christian experience as you study church history and doctrine in this in-depth look at the classical doctrines.

In Jesus in the Gospels participants study the name, the place, and the people — encountering the Jesus who is both hard to ignore and hard to control as portrayed in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Global Issues  (drop ins are welcome)
Have an opinion on events? (who doesn’t!) Come join us and learn with us about various perspectives on important issues impacting us locally, nationally, and globally. We meet Sundays from 11 to noon in the Aldersgate Room downtown. We use the GREAT DECISIONS series of DVD and text to cover major issues, members also lead discussions on books they have read or on their favorite editorials. Bring your perspectives to the discussion! Contact Leo Shedden if you are interested in the Global Issues class, or just drop in some Sunday morning.

Men Of Faith  (drop ins are welcome)
A Gathering of men interested in exploring faith expression, meeting on Saturday mornings at 8am in the Asbury room downtown. Coffee and bagels served! We typically adjourn by 9:15. We might also pool our collective wisdom on season prospects of our favorite football team — time providing.

WowMoms  (drop ins are welcome)
WowMoms (WOW = Women Of Wonder) gather each week on Tuesdays beginning at 9:30, September to June, to reflect on a selected reading and its application to their lives. WowMoms give fellowship and support to each other. Babysitting is available during meeting times for a small fee.

School of Christian Living (SCL)
SCL was developed with an emphasis to learn, share, and grow as persons of God. Small and large group opportunities are offered to deepen our faith, enhance our relationships, and increase our understanding of the world around us. These four- to six-week series of classes are typically offered during Lent.

Additional short-run bible and book studies may also be available.

Looking for a study for your small group? We've discovered a wonderful tool called "CORriculator" from Church of the Ressurection in Kansas City that will give you many options to choose from -- but once you've found something interesting, please order your books from one of our local bookstores or call the church office for assistance.

Please contact the church office for more information, info@fumc-a2.org