Adults
No matter your age, and no matter where you are in your faith journey, we have a group where you can connect with others at St. John's UMC. Whether you are looking for a small group, bible study, or serving opportunity we can help point you in the right direction.
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Adult Formation Opportunities
Pathways
Pathways class studies the intersection of the Bible and contemporary issues in Christianity. The class is interactive and members support each other in their faith journeys. We also support mission projects throughout the year. Join us every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
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Modern Christianity
A casual, fellowship oriented group that focuses their discussions on applying Christian beliefs to modern culture and contemporary issues. Our reading material rotates between relevant blogs, articles, and more traditional books and studies. Join us for coffee, fellowship, and study every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM.
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Tuesday Morning Bible Study
A group of strong women of faith who want to challenge perceptions of what faith is and learn to grow in Christ. The group decides as a whole what biblical, faith or social issues we will study to achieve this goal. The group meets every Tuesday at 9:30 AM, September through May. We invite anyone who wishes to grow their faith in a loving, accepting environment with lots of joyous fun to check us out.
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Mystic Misfits
We start with a social gathering at 9:30 AM followed by a twenty-minute sit beginning at 10:00 AM. Centering Prayer is usually followed with a DVD or CD featuring a prominent leader in the Contemplative movement such as Fr. Richard Rohr, Dr. James Finley, Fr. Thomas Keating, etc., and the remaining time is spent in small group discussion. We are open to all faiths and to anyone who is seeking a deeper meaning to their spiritual life along the Contemplative Path. This group meets every Tuesday, September through May.
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Spirits & Spirituality
Connection with people is crucial for physical, emotional, and spiritual health and well-being. Pastor Jim Hoffman at St. John's UMC is hosting a group for young adults in their 20's or 30's who are interested in making this connection. The owners of The Well in Waldo have been gracious enough to let us use one of their larger rooms for us to gather in. Each gathering will start with a welcome, devotion, and conversation. This will then transition to time for everyone to socialize. We will gather on the first and third Thursday's of every month through June 2020. If you are interested or if you would like for your young adult children to receive an invitation and information, please email contact information to stjohnsumc@stjohnsumc.org *FREE CHILDCARE IS AVAILABLE
Pastor's Bible Study
Pastor Jim Hoffman is leading a group using a resource titled Wired Word. This resource rotates weekly looking at a current event and then the scriptures. Since it is not a chronological study, you can miss a session or two and still be on track. Please join us every Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
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Foundations for Faith
This group is based on 4 forms of faith: Believing, Trusting, Faithfulness and Vision and meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month at 7:30 AM. There will be reading, sharing, praying, communion.
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Living with Loss: New Beginnings
Grief Support Group hosted by Good Shepherd Hospice for persons experiencing grief from the loss of a loved one. If you are interested please call the facilitator Mary Linda McDonnell at 913.744.7413 to register (no cost). She can then describe what to expect from participating in this group and confirm their schedule. This group meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM.
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