Contemplative Worship
Wednesdays, 4/19 - 5/24 | 5:30 - 6:25pm | Prayer Room | Lori Smith las2735@hotmail.com

Join us as we gather to take a breath and worship together using ancient and modern liturgies, silence, Lectio Divina and song.

Faith Academy Class
Wednesdays, 4/19 - 5/24 | 6:30-7:30pm | Room 234 |Bruce Phillips brucep@fumc-cs.org

If We are Protestants, What are We Protesting?

In our final Faith Academy this year, we will take a brief look at the Reformation, its leaders and movements. The Reformation was one of the most significant events in Church History, but we rarely discuss it. We will look at how it started, what happened, and what it means for us today.

We are forming new small groups each fall and spring. If you are interested in learning more, contact Dr. Todd Spencer at todds@fumc-cs.org or 719-471-8522 x131. 

Questioning Explorers
Tuesdays, 9:30am | Room 133 South Wing | Becca Miller | becm719@hotmail.com

This group follows the annual book, Disciplines, from The Upper Room. Each participant uses the material so that daily Bible study becomes an on-going practice which is then explored during the group's weekly gathering time. For more about Disciplines, see: https://www.upperroom.org/disciplines . The group is open to new participants! 

Women's Study Group: Lenten Study
Mondays, 3/6 - 4/10 | 9:30-11am | Prayer Room | LAS2735@hotmail.com

Our study for Lent will be Adam Hamilton's, Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws. This study explores the life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Participants will need to purchase their own books. The book is available in both Kindle and hardback. Please contact Lori Smith at LAS2735@hotmail.com with any questions.

Growing in our faith together is an important part of First United Methodist Church. One way we grow together is by gathering in groups to study, connect, and pray together. People of all ages gather before worship for Sunday School. Whether you are a member or not, you are invited to visit any of our on-going adult Sunday school classes. Our current classes gather at either 9:30am or 10:00am, which makes it easy for you to also attend one of our Worship Services at  8:00am, 9:00am or 11:00am. 

In gathering together, we are transformed by God's grace through the study, praying, and fellowship of the class. We invite you to become part of one of our classes so that you may be transformed. Visitors are welcome in all classes. 

CLASS OFFERINGS:

Kerygma
Sundays, 9:30am | Room 233S | Lisa Robinson | 719-331-5999 

Kerygma is all about variety--our guest speakers have included Mayor John Suthers, three rabbis, Rev. Jerry Trigg, Judy Owsley, Rev. Ramon Robledo, and more

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Pairs and Spares
Sundays, 9:30am | Room 234S | Don McFadden | 719-963-2201

The class has over 40 years of history at FUMC. It is self-taught by class members with topics including Bible studies, contemporary issues, and history. You are invited to join our welcoming community each Sunday for mutual learning, discussion and fellowship.

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Bereans
Sundays, 9:30am | Room 133S | Bruce Phillips | 719-232-6390

This class of many ages enjoys a time of refreshment, friendly fellowship and study. They look forward to welcoming visitors. This class is a focused, engaging Bible Study in a lecture format with inviting, supportive fellowship.

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Early Believers
Sundays, 9:30am | Room 21 NB | Jim Waddle| af60duck@msn.com

A small discussion group with shared leadership using the Adult Bible Study Series (see Cokesbury.com for information about ABS).

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Our UWF (United Women in Faith) offers many groups for learning, working together on craft projects, missions and more. More information at fumc-cs.org/uwf

We offer special programs for our Senior Adults (age 50+). We call them NOAH, which means Never Old At Heart. This group has breakfast and lunch gatherings, banquets with great entertainment, special classes offered on topics pertinent to Seniors, and monthly Christian Fellowship trips. For more information click HERE.

ManUp is our ministry to and with men of our community. We meet occasionally throughout the year to complete service projects at the John Wesley Ranch and for seasonal gatherings. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Todd Spencer, our Minister of Spiritual Formation. Check here for ManUp news updates: https://www.fumc-cs.org/adult-news/