EVERYONE IS INVITED TO BE

INSPIRED AND CHALLENGED TO: 

  • Know and experience God through Jesus Christ
  • Claim and live God's promises
  • Grow and serve as Christian disciples


Whether it's Covenant Bible Study, participation in United Methodist Women, or  Sunday School, 

there are many opportunities throughout the year to grow in Christ through small groups. 


Groups are now meeting again in-person.

If your group is interested in reserving a space please fill out the form at the link below. 

1stchurch.org/facility



Scroll down to learn more about your opportunities to

STUDY, LEARN and GROW.




Upcoming Small Group Studies

Hang tight while we look up scheduled events...



UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The United Methodist Women is an organization celebrating 150 years in mission to others.  This group is committed to cultivating the spiritual life of its members and contributing to mission projects, locally, regionally and internationally.

MEN'S GROUPS


*At this time small group activities at 1st UMC are limited, but we've listed some regular activities to give you a sense of what happens once those small groups begin meeting again.  



Men's Connection

Meets the second Monday of each month at 11:30 at Asbury Place Bistro.


Another group meeting at 1st United Methodist Church is the Men's Connection. This group meets once a month for a time of food and fellowship.

For more information on Men's Connection contact:

Ron Werker at rwerker@bellsouth.net or 865-414-8912.


Men's Bible Study

The Men’s Bible Study group has been meeting on Thursday mornings for about four years. The group typically uses a video-based and discussion-led format to explore the Bible and grow in the understanding of faith and practice.  This study typically has 10 to 15 men who attend that are in the age range from 40 to 90; younger and older are welcome.


For more information contact:

Owen Ragland at foragland@gmail.com or 865-556-6338

KNIT TOGETHER MINISTRY

(This group is not currently meeting in-person at the church.)


On the second Thursday of each month from 10:00 am to Noon, a group meets here at the church to knit prayer shawls and other items to be given to people who are ill, have suffered a loss or are in the midst of a crisis.  The group also knits blankets for infants being baptized. 


There are two ways to be involved in this ministry.  You can knit or crochet a shawl or blanket ore give a financial donation to the group.  Each shawl costs about $15. 


For more information on being part of this ministry please contact Sally Thierbach at 865-774-4532 or email her at sthierbach@gmail.com .