equipping people through
GROUPS
Whether it's a Bible Study, an informal gathering of friends, or coming together to share a love for a certain activity, groups play an important role in equipping us for discipleship.
We are better able both to feel a sense of belonging and to offer each other effective care in smaller settings than in the larger connection of the congregation.
Here at 1st Church we offer ways for you study, learn & grow in your faith as part of smaller groups.
Celebrate Recovery Share Groups
GROUP CALENDAR
Wednesdays at 1st Bible Study
Each week at 6:15 pm in Room 202
Celebrate recovery share groups
each wednesday at 7:40 pm
(scroll down for full group calendar)
Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...
SMALL GROUP
bIBLE STUDIES
Whether it's a Covenant Bible Study or a seasonal study for the Lenten or Advent Season we have many opportunities that EQUIP you for discipleship by diving further into your faith.
Please check out the group meeting calendar below to see the current Bible Study groups that are meeting.
small groups @1st
When we start small, BIG things can happen and that is true when you are part of a small group. In these settings we can support each other in our lives as followers of Christ. In the fall of 2023 we kicked off a new focus on small groups outside of our Bible Studies and more traditional men's and women's groups. The Small Groups @1st will meet weekly in homes, at restaurants, and all over the community with the intent of intentionally:
Rev. Nathan Irwin organizes the small groups ministry.
tuesday mornings at 6:30 am
men's BIBLE STUDY
For many years now, men have been gathering early in the morning one day a week here at 1st Church for Bible Study.
Led by Owen Ragland, this Men's Bible Study group typically follows a video-based and discussion-led format to explore the Bible and grow in the understanding of faith and practice.
The group is usually made up of 10 to 15 men in the age range from 40 to 90; younger and older men are welcome to be a part of this weekly Bible study.
The Men's Bible Study group recently sponsored a Medic Blood Drive here at the church and hope to sponsor similar events in the future.
MEETS MONTHLY
MEN'S CONNECTION
This group currently meets one Monday each month for lunch and conversation at the Asbury Place Bistro. Ron Werker leads the group.
3rd monday of each month
1st umc book club
Looking for a good book to read and people to talk about it afterward? Then check out the 1st UMC Book Club which meets on the third Monday of every month.
Patsy Lunde is the contact for the Book Club
