Bible Studies and Other Spiritual Growth Classes
Whether you are a seasoned Bible student or just beginning your faith journey, there is a study that will carry you deeper into your relationship with God. To help reach this goal, we seek to offer Bible Study opportunities as well as various classes that can help you grow in your faith and as a person.
A variety of short term classes will be offered throughout the year for those seeking to make a connection with God and other believers. The classes vary widely in their topics, formats, and time commitments.
Lay Seminary - Beginning in January, 2010, a series of adult learning opportunities is offered each Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. hour. The goal is to equip, prepare and empower people for minstry in the world in the name of Jesus Christ. These classes are perfect for those who attend earlier worship services or are unable to attend Sunday School because of worship or teaching obligations. Visit the Lay Seminary page for the current and upcoming sessions.
Becoming a Contagious Christian - This new class series, which is offered periodically, will help participants discover their own unique evangelism styles and become confident in communication the world's most important message. The next session begins on Wednesday, July 14 at 7 pm in room 127. Contact Rae at 255-3336 or rae@fumc-rr.org if you're interested in attending.
Disciple Bible Studies are small group in-depth studies of particular parts of the Bible designed to inform and transform. Please visit the Disciple Bible Study page for more information about the classes. We now have a class for High School students. Register now for fall classes!
Rebuilding: A Divorce Recovery Workshop Periodically, the workshop is offered periodically to help those who are going through the difficult process of divorce. You do not need to be a member of the church to attend. Click here for more information.
Welcome Home! Orientation for Guests & New Members - We want to welcome our guests and new members with a fun orientation to First Church where you will get to meet others who are new to the congregation and have an opportunity to ask questions and take a tour of the campus. Learn more and register online at the Welcome Home! page.
Becoming Married This class helps couples who are considering marriage or who have recently married to understand how to create and maintain a rewarding marriage. Read more about this class and register by clicking this link.
Man Alive! is a weekly men’s ministry for those men seeking what it means to truly succeed in life. This is not a Bible Study. It is not an accountability group. It is not a time for “mature” Christians to gather and share deep things of faith. Man Alive is an opportunity for men to get together to focus on men’s issues of life in practical ways that appeal to men. Man Alive meets for 8 weeks in the Fall and Spring Semesters.
What and HOW United Methodists Believe - Dr. Judd Parker teaches this short course on United Methodist beliefs several times a year. Read more about the class by clicking here.
Interested in Helping Form Some New Small Groups? If you are looking for a small group Bible study for during the week or if you would like to help start some new Sunday School classes at the 8:30 hour, please contact Rae at the church office (255-3336). We have training, curriculum, and support to help get classes started and to be successful. We just need to know who is interested! And if you are interested in attending but are not wanting to necessarily lead, please let us know of your interest, too.
Have an idea for a new class? If you have an idea for a class, please contact Rae at the church office (255-3336) or rae@fumc-rr.org.