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 leader(s) is listed, and we encourage you to reach out with any questions that you may have!
Leadership:
Dave Hultberg
davehultberg@gmail.com
Wesley Way
Co-Ed Intergenerational
Wesley Bible Study
Sundays 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Ongoing
David Hultberg teaches with three quality substitutes. Our discussions are great!
The study for the remainder of 2024 is the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Feel free to join us at any point!
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 Book Study
Men and Women
Tuesdays - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Study of the Bible - Curriculum varies
Ongoing
Ongoing study of the Bible, along with various books studies.
Feel free to join us at any point!
A Few Good Men:
Brothers In Christ / Truth Seekers
Men's Group - 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:
Paul Richards
pauldrichards9@outlook.com
Leadership:
Ethan Brady
ethanbrady@gmail.com
Aaron Davis
Men’s Group
Men’s Covenant Group
Rotating in different homes
As announced during Sept - May
Ongoing - Curriculum varies
Book and Bible studies about the Christian faith.
MOMS
Women’s Group
Sundays 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Sept - May
Curriculum Varies
Ongoing book studies about the Christian faith for and with women. Feel free to join us at any point!
Leadership:
Kelly Garrison
kleegarrison@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
Tuesday 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 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:
Jackie Mangum
jmangum@charter.net
Eulone Sawicki
esawicki61@gmail.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
Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.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:
Rev. Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Candace Hall
hall_candace@hotmail.com
Being A United Methodist Christian
Older Youth and Adults
Wednesdays 6:10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sept - November (short-term study)
"...where do we come from, what do we believe, how do we act, how do we grow as disciples of Jesus?" We will explore these essential questions and include some practical presentations related to our journey to obtain a deeper personal and social holiness where our lives are concerned.
Grand Sweepers Bible Study
Men, Women, Young, Old, Married Couples & Singles
Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
September - May
Curriculum varies
The study for the remainder of 2024 is “Anxious for Nothing, Finding Calm in a Chaotic World” by Max Lucado. This is a study and discussion on coping with anxiety.
Feel free to join us at any time!
Leadership:
Dave Hultberg
davehultberg@gmail.com
Pastor-led Study
Adults
Mondays 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Short Term:
September 9, 23, 30
October 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
"A Rule For All Christians"
Join Joe on (selected) Mondays on Zoom for an examination and application of St. Augustine's spiritual directions based on scripture. This study will give voice to one's ongoing spiritual journey as well as assist to bring all into a more full community.
Leadership:
Pastor Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Men's Night
"Food & Fellowship"
Men
Thursday 6:00 p.m.
One Thursday per month - sign up each month
Announced in the newsletter
Food and Fellowship with friends of Skyland.
Leadership:
Pastor Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Men's Breakfast Group
"Food & Fellowship"
Men
Saturday 8:00 a.m.
4th Saturday's - sign up each month
Food and Fellowship with friends of Skyland.
Leadership:
Pastor Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Leadership:
Rev. Joe Tarpley
jtarpley@skylandumc.com
Advent Quiet Day
A Quiet Pause During the Season of Advent
TBD
December 7 - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.