Adult Small Groups
Experience a group of people who encourage one another and grow together in faith. This is a great place to find your church family! Get comfortable in your faith journey by connecting to a group. You don’t have to have the answers – we’ll find them together.
For your convenience, the email of the group leaders is listed, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions that you may have!
Leadership:
Jim Nichols
jcnichol@att.net
Dave Hultberg
davehultberg@gmail.com
Wesley Way
Co-Ed Intergenerational
Wesley Bible Study
Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Ongoing
We have rotating teachers and great discussions, all based around the Wesley Adult Bible Study material. Feel free to join us at any point!
Pastoral Led - Short-Term Study
In Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Co-Ed Intergenerational
Sundays - October 8, 15, 22, 29
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Giving practical advice on how life together in Christ can be sustained in families and groups, this book and conversation is "bread" for all who are hungry for the real life of Christian fellowship.
Leadership:
Rev. Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Leadership:
Sarah & Shane Lympany
sarahlympany@gmail.com
Young Adult Small Group
Adults (single or married)
Sundays 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Ongoing
Our curriculum will be book studies about the Christian faith. We will rotate meetings in members' homes. Join us at any point!
Journeying Through Grief
Co-Ed Intergenerational
Ongoing - Check with leaders for next session date
Short-term study - usually twelve weeks
Through discussion, prayer, and mutual support we help each other, after losing a loved one, to recognize and move through the stages of the grief process, without lessening our memory, love, and respect.
Leadership:
Carol Van Dyke
Buddy Gaither
jebu9069@bellsouth.net
Leadership:
Marian Gass
marianigass@gmail.com
Seeking Sparrows Bible Study
Women’s Intergenerational
Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Study of the Bible - Curriculum varies
Ongoing
Ongoing study of the Bible for and with women. Feel free to join us at any point!
Brothers In Christ / Truth Seekers
Men - Intergenerational
Tuesdays - 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
September - May
Curriculum - Bible
Purpose: Study scripture (bring a Bible) and have discussion, prayer, and fellowship as brothers in Christ.
Leadership:
Larry Perrin
perrinlahs@gmail.com
Bob Blanke
bblanke07@gmail.com
Leadership:
John Wood
johnwoodpt@yahoo.com
Men’s Group
Men’s Covenant Group
Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sept - May
Ongoing - Curriculum varies
*check with leader for capacity*
Book and Bible studies about the Christian faith.
Women of Valor
Women’s Group
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Sept - June 1
Curriculum Varies
Ongoing book studies about the Christian faith for and with women. Feel free to join us at any point!
Leadership:
Megan Byrd
megan.e.byrd@gmail.com
Leadership:
Celeste Tolbert
celeste.tolbert@gmail.com
Women In The Word
Women’s Group
Wednesdays 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ongoing - Curriculum varies
To see ourselves as God's beloved and to grow as disciples of Jesus, for our transformation, the world's good, and God's glory.
Burning Heart Disciples
Women’s Group - Intergenerational
Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sept - May
Ongoing - Curriculum varies
To see ourselves as God's beloved and to grow as disciples of Jesus - for our transformation, the world's good, and God's glory.
Leadership:
Celeste Tolbert
celeste.tolbert@gmail.com
Leadership:
Joyce Grubb
grubbjoyce@yahoo.com
Women’s Covenant Group
Women’s Covenant Group - Intergenerational
Wednesdays 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
*Contact leader for capacity
Ongoing - Curriculum varies
This group is for women of all ages to come together for fellowship and study; to grow our love for God and each other, and to serve our church and community.
Women at the Well
Women’s Group - Intergenerational
Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Sept - May
Curriculum varies
Women focused on weekly Bible or book study centered around a topic from the Bible; and weekly preparatory reading.
Leadership:
Susan Anderson
andersonsusan99@gmail.com
Leadership:
Kelly Garrison
kleegarrison@gmail.com
Women's Group
Women’s Group - Intergenerational
Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Sept - May - Curriculum varies
Book studies about the Christian faith.
Grand Sweepers Bible Study
Men, Women, Young, Old, Married & Singles
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
September - May
Curriculum varies
Book studies about the Christian faith. Feel free to join us at any time!
Leadership:
Sandy Frederick
Sandy.frederick60@gmail.com
Leadership:
Rev. Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Advent Study
Older Youth & Adults
Sundays 4:30 p.m. - November 26, December 3 & 10
OR
Mondays 12:00 p.m. - November 27, December 4 or 11
Study based on our preaching series
"An Unlikely Advent"
Advent Quiet Day
One Day Only
Older Youth & Adults
Saturday, December 2nd
9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*Off-campus location - to be announced
Step away during what is often a busy season to reflect on the true sights and sounds of this season. We'll explore ways to enable you to enhance your Advent journeys by exploring Bible readings, prayers, music, and additional reflective readings.
Leadership:
Rev. Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
