Adult Small Groups Schedule

Discovery

Room 36

Feb 2 – Part 5 of The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in God by David the Will of Gushee.  In this book, Gushee examines forty teachings of Jesus, drawn from all four New Testament Gospels, to clarify exactly what Jesus said about the moral life. Part 5 is from Holy Week. This class can stand alone.

Feb 9-23 – We will join the Journey Class and Joy Class for a series with Mark King, former assistant pastor at St. Stephen. His topic is “Difficult Doctrines.” We will meet in room 206. Each Class can stand alone.

Expressions

Room 29

Feb 2 and 9 — We will conclude our study of The Simple Faith of Mr. Rogers: Spiritual Insights from the World’s Most Beloved Neighbor by Amy Hollingsworth. Mining personal interviews and correspondence, this book goes beyond Rogers’s gentle manner and signature red sweater to reveal the deep faith that sustained him in his many roles—television personality, educator, philosopher, and minister Each session can stand alone.

Feb 16 – Guest speaker

Feb 23 – Guest speaker

Faith and Practice

Room 32

Feb 2 – ACTION SUNDAY! We will make sandwiches for the Roof Above shelter.

Feb 9 – Hearing God Through Music – Hymnal Hunt. It is far more than a list of songs ; Explore all that is contained within our hymnals.

Feb 16 – Hearing God Through Music – History of Church Music, from Gregorian Chant to Today’s Contemporary Music

Feb 23 – Hearing God Through Music – What’s Your Song? Sharing favorites and what they mean to us. Each class can stand alone.

Journey

Room 30

Feb 2 – We’ll take a 20,000 foot view of Paul beginning with his Road to Damascus experience and follow him all the way to his final burial place outside of Rome. This should be an interesting modern look at these Biblically significant places and events.

Feb 9-23 – We will join the Joy Class and Discovery Class for a series with Mark King, former assistant pastor at St. Stephen. His topic is “Difficult Doctrines.” We will meet in room 206. Each Class can stand alone.

Joy

Room 33

Feb 2 – Brian Feld, son-in-law of Pam and Roger Wright, will give us his “Observations from a 2023 Visit to the Holy Land.”

Feb 9-23 – We will join the Journey Class and Discovery Class for a series with Mark King, former assistant pastor at St. Stephen. His topic is “Difficult Doctrines.” We will meet in room 206. Each Class can stand alone.

Life

Room 18

Feb 2 and 9 – Del Murphy, class member, will lead us.

Feb 16 and 23 – Lessons from The Wired Word. News is inevitable–whether it be good or bad, but what better way to extract hope from this input, is to juxtapose Bible verses as tools to persevere and navigate our daily walk in Christian faith. Each class can stand alone.

Pathways

Room 27

Our February study is The Gospel of John by Amy-Jill Levine. John’s Gospel offers readers a new language―of being born anew, of living water, of wind and spirit, of the “I am” ―that enhances how we understand the divine, how we experience the world, and how we participate in the mystery of faith. With her characteristic wit and charm, Amy-Jill Levine introduces readers to the world of the Gospel of John by unpacking the stories in their original context, along with examining how the text is read today.

Step by Step

Room 101

Have you ever wondered what the kids are taught in the Confirmation Class – or have you forgotten what you learned way back then? Please join us as we use the confirmation curriculum to gain information and insight into scripture and Methodism. The lessons will last until early March and will deal with a different topic each week.

Unity

Room 34

Our February study is Brant Hansen’s Life Is Hard. God Is Good. Let’s Dance: Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad. This book is about one idea: a mindset of joy. In a modern culture filled with anxiety, depression, and societal clashes, it is not only possible to have a fulfilling, joyful life, but it’s promised to all who follow Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. And through Him we can start to see the world in a more childlike, humble, and optimistic way.

Last Updated: Jan. 30, 2025