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Small Groups

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Small Groups

Experience a group of people who encourage one another and grow together in faith.  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 about the groups!

Adult Sunday School Class

Co-Ed Intergenerational
Sunday 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Ongoing – Wesley Adult Bible Study books

We have three rotating teachers and great discussions, all based around the Wesley Adult Bible Study material.  Feel free to join us at any point!

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Leadership:
Carol VanDyke
candykecvd@bellsouth.net
Candace Hall
Hall_candace@hotmail.com
Dave Hultberg
davehultberg@gmail.com

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Leadership:
Carol VanDyke
Buddy Gaither
Jebu9069@bellsouth.net

Journeying Through Grief

Co-Ed Intergenerational
Monday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

For those who have experienced the death of a spouse or close family member. This group shares through mutual, voluntary, and confidential discussion, to recognize the stages of grief, which are all experienced differently by each person.  Feel free to join us at any point!

Ladies of the Light

Women’s Intergenerational
Wednesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

Disciplines and The Upper Room are used in this group. Studies are interactive and never dull!

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Leadership:
Shay Thames
shaythames@gmail.com
Candace Hall
Hall_candace@hotmail.com

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Leadership:
John Wood
johnwoodpt@yahoo.com

Men’s Group

Men’s Intergenerational
Tuesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

Book and Bible studies about Christian faith. Feel free to join us at any point!  Current book is John Gordon's "The Garden."

Seeking Sparrows Bible Study

Women’s Intergenerational
Tuesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

Ongoing study of the Bible for and with women.  Feel free to join us at any point!

Elder Meeting

Leadership:
Marian Gass
gass@bellsouth.net

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Leadership:
Kari Kopp    kari.kopp1961@gmail.com

Vicky Kaneklides     vlovestea@gmail.com

Women at the Well - Devotional Drop-In

Women’s Intergenerational
Tuesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

For women needing flexibility. Opening prayer followed by discussion of devotions from "The Upper Room Disciplines 2022: A Book of Daily Devotions."

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Leadership:
Anne DeCarufel
adecarufel@aol.com

                                             Susan Anderson                                               Susan.anderson@bcsemail.org

Women at the Well - Book Study

Women’s Intergenerational
Tuesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

Ongoing book studies related to Biblical topics and growth in Christian faith. We are women seeking to draw closer to God’s heart through a spiritual formation group.

We begin with the Women at the Well Devotional Group, then branch off for the book study. Current book is Ann Voskamp's "Waymaker."  Feel free to join us at any point!

Women in the Word

Women’s Intergenerational
Wednesday
Ongoing  - Curriculum varies

We are a group of women committed to being faithful disciples of Christ through continued spiritual growth.  Feel free to join us at any point! Current book is N.T. Wright's "Matthew; 25 Studies for Individuals and Groups."

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Leadership:
Celeste Tolbert
Celeste.tolbert@gmail.com

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Leadership:
Joyce Grubb
grubbjoyce@yahoo.com

Women’s Covenant Group

Women’s Intergenerational
Tuesdays
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.  Feel free to join us at any time!  Current book is Max Lucado's "Ten Women of the Bible."

Grand Sweepers Bible Study

Men, Women, Young, Old, Married & Singles
Wednesdays at 6:15
September - May - Curriculum varies

Book studies about Christian faith. Feel free to join us at any time!  Current book is Adam Hamilton's "Christianity and World Religions."

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Leadership:
Sandy Frederick
Sandy.frederick60@gmail.com

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Leadership:
Shane and Sarah Lympany
sarahlympany@gmail.com

Young Adults Small Group

All Young Adults
Sunday Nights
Ongoing

We welcome all young adults: married, single, men and women! We will focus on learning more about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus as a young adult. Current book is C.S. Lewis's "The Screwtape Letters."

Men's Fellowship

Adult Men's Group
Tuesdays
Ongoing

Pray and read / discuss different lessons from Scripture. Bring men together as brothers in Christ.

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Leadership:
Larry Perrin
perrinlahs@gmail.com

                            Bob Blanke                            bblanke07@gmail.com

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Leadership:
Pat Faas
skyumc@skylandumc.com

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Women’s Intergenerational
Wednesday
Ongoing

This group knits and crochets shawls to distribute to those needing special prayers for healing.

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