Small Groups

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In the Methodist tradition disciples grow best in the context of Christian community. An essential part of becoming deeply committed Christians is our connection with others in small groups, and that is true now more than ever.  Small groups allow us to find encouragement, prayer, learning and life together.  Therefore, we emphasize that persons be committed to a small group.

Small groups can meet any time and any where! Expectations for all small groups include: growth in Bible use and practice of prayer; make an impact including and beyond the individual lives members.  

COFFEE @ GRACE
1st and 3rd Wednesday each month from 9:30 -11:00.
Come enjoy good Coffee, Devotion, Food & Fellowship!

UNITED METHODIST MEN - Has a monthly Saturday meeting during the school year.  Enjoy a hot breakfast, program and fellowship. 

UNITED WOMEN in FAITH – The purpose of this group is for women to extend the realm of Christ by learning of and being involved in missions in the context of enjoyable fellowship. Includes a luncheon and program the first Thursday of most months; and special events happen as schedules allow. 

There are smaller groups called “Circles” that meet various times throughout the month. For the Circle schedule, contact Cyndi O'Hara or Shurmaine McAlpine.

CHANCEL CHOIR – Lead by Choir Director Jessica Schable.  Practices are Wednesday nights at 6:30 PM in the upstairs Choir Room.   The Choir sings bi-monthly during the school year at the Worship Service at 9:30 on Sundays.   All levels of talent are welcome.  The Choir is accompanied by Ray Meyer. 

BELL CHOIR – Lead by Directory Judi Clahoon.  Practices are Wednesday nights at 7:30 PM in the upstairs Bells Room.  The group performs monthly during the school year at the Worship Service at 9:30 on Sundays.

Can You Count to Four?Have you ever said, “I can’t play the bells, I can’t read music or I don’t know how to ring a bell or some other excuse?” Well, here is your chance. There is no need to be able to read music! How to play the bells can be learned! The only prerequisite is that you have to be able to count to 4, and sometimes we only count as high as 2 or 3! If you would like to join the bell choir, please join us! If you want to just learn more, please join us!

THE GRACE BAND - Contempory Christian music group made up of musicians and singers of all talents and ages.  The group performs during the Service 3 times a month.  Practices are at 8:00 am Sunday Mornings.  The band is lead by Pastor Michael.   If you are a musican or singer and would like to join, please contact  the Pastor. 

ADULT CLASSES:

Sunday 10:45 AM - This study group will follow the lectionary. They will discuss the scripture and sermon notes from that morning's service. 

Men's Bible Study
Wednesday 1:00 PM

Hospitality Development Team- This group will be using the book Shift: Helping Congregations Back Into the Game of Effective Ministry to discuss our hospitality culture.  We will look at how we can use our building, our people, and our talents to be an intentionally welcoming place in our community. This group will meet Sunday evenings from 7-8pm starting October 12th-November 16th.  Led by pator Michael

Developing Discipleship Practices-This group will be using exerts from several books to discuss ways to interject scripture and spiritual practices in our daily lives.  If you are seeking ways for your belief to be reflected in your life this will be a great group for you.  This group will meet Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30am starting October 7th-November 18th.   Led by pator Michael

Developing Discipleship Practices- This group will be using exerts from several books to discuss ways to interject scripture and spiritual practices in our daily lives.  If you are seeking ways for your belief to be reflected in your life this will be a great group for you.  This group will meet Tuesday mornings from 10-11:30am starting October 7th-November 18th.  Led by pator Michael

Parenting the Love and Logic Way®

Six sessions designed to help parents equip kids with character, compassion, problem solving skills and more!This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately!

You will learn how to:

• Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things.
• Set enforceable limits.
• Avoid enabling and begin empowering.
• Help your kids learn from mistakes so they don’t repeat them.
• Raise kids who are family members rather than dictators.
• Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments.

https://www.cognitoforms.com/GraceUnitedMethodistChurch3/LoveLogicParentingRegistration