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ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION
We offer a variety of Adult Sunday School Classes so that everyone coming to TUMC can find a welcoming group of people for study, discussion, fellowship, and fun. Our classes meet in-person and hybrid. All Sunday School classes meet from 9:45-10:45am. Below you’ll find descriptions of all our current classes, as well as midweek studies and groups.
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CATALOGUE
Want to learn more about the Bible? Grow your faith? Connect with other Christians? Take a look at the following course offerings this fall. Interested? Register to attend! Questions? Contact Pastor Allison aangell@tumc.church
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Uniquely United Methodist Series
“Strangely Warmed: History of the UMC”
Hosted by: Pastor Abby
Location: Education Wing, Room 223
Three sessions: September 13, 22, 27
Do you have questions about what it means to be United Methodist? Maybe you wonder about your own faith and what it means to attend a UMC church. We’ll be offering regular courses about what it means to be uniquely United Methodist beginning with this discussion of the history of the UMC. <REGISTER> -
Uniquely United Methodist Series
“All-In: Belonging in the UMC”
Hosted by: Pastor Abby
Location: Education Wing, Room 223
Five sessions: October 4, 11, 18, 25; Nov 1
Do you have questions about what it means to be United Methodist? Maybe you wonder about your own faith and what it means to attend a UMC church. We’ll be offering regular courses about what it means to be uniquely United Methodist and this one is about our membership vows. Join us for discussions about what church membership means and how we might live out the vows of our membership when we commit to giving our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. <REGISTER> -
Bible Study: Lamentations
Hosted by: Pastor Allison
Location: Annex Building located on Spring Lane, Room 712
Five sessions: September 13, 20; October 4, 18, 25
This short book of five poems expresses profound fear and grief. For people who begin from a place of suffering, Lamentations is a book of comfort. It reveals pain. It does not resolve situations, but it does juxtapose hope alongside despair. This study will explore the scripture through a lens of pastoral care. <REGISTER> -
Bible Study: Exploring the Lectionary
Hosted by: Adult Bible Sunday School Class
Location: Administration Building, Room 629
Each week the Adult Bible Class discusses the passages of scripture from the lectionary reading. No preparation is needed. In September, the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) focus is on Exodus, and the New Testament books will include Romans and Philippians. <REGISTER> -
Bible Study: Sermon on the Mount
Hosted by: Aldersgate Sunday School Class
Location: Fellowship Hall Basement, Room 101
Three sessions: September 13, 20, 27
The Aldersgate Class is offering a month-long series on the Sermon on the Mount from the book of Matthew, chapters 5-7. <REGISTER> -
Book Study: Tame Your Thoughts, by Max Lucado
Hosted by: Wesley Sunday School Class
Location: Perry Hall, Room 400
Five sessions: September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11
Stuck in your head? Hounded by regrets? Weighed down by worry? Change is possible! The thoughts that have characterized your past need not characterize the rest of your life. <REGISTER> -
Bible Study: Repentance & New Life
Hosted by: Agape Sunday School Class
Annex Building located on Spring Lane, Room 712
Four sessions: November 1, 8, 15, 22
The Agape Class uses a quarterly Adult Bible Studies guide. During November they will explore the topic of repentance and new Life by studying passages from the prophets Jonah, Hosea, and Isaiah.(Note: This class is hosting the Bible Study on Lamentations during September and October.) <REGISTER>
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Sunday School Classes
Adult Bible Fellowship
Room 629 (Administration Building)
Our class is involved in an in-depth study of the Bible by following the Lectionary, which assigns a group of verses to be read and studied each week. Our class is open to all ages and we welcome everyone's input and insights.
Agape
Room 712
This adult Sunday school class welcomes people of all ages, married or single. The class uses the United Methodist adult Sunday School curriculum as a focus on Bible study. Reading a short lesson each week before class and fairly regular attendance is
desired. Class discussions include the Bible passage and the relationship of the scripture lesson to current daily living.
Foundations
The Loft (above Perry Hall)
We are a group of adults ranging from mid-30s to early-40s, married and single, with and without kids who meet weekly for fellowship and growth in our faith. Mission and service are an important part of faith journey. Come join us for coffee, refreshments, and lively conversation on an array of interesting topics and Bible studies. Newcomers are always welcome!
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Sunday School Classes
Aldersgate
Room 101 (Fellowship Hall Basement)
Aldersgate members range in age from 50’s – 60’s. Some are married and most have grown children. There are fellowship opportunities as well as meaningful Sunday school lessons on issues pertinent to adults seeking to apply their Christianity to daily living.
Faith
The Commons (Fellowship Hall Basement)
The Faith Class is an adult couples and singles group (90 years and up) that celebrate our diversities and similarities in a loving social atmosphere. The class is a discussion, Bible and book study class. We have a traditional Christmas party and various other social and service activities during the year. We invite interested adults to join us.
Wesley
Room 400 (Perry Hall)
The Wesley Class is comprised of both single and married adults with adult children. Programming is a mixture of Bible study and Christian living topics. Class members volunteer to lead lessons and recruit outside speakers. Members are very active in church outreach activities, enjoy fellowship and have several social activities during the year. Wesley Class welcomes guests. Please join us!
Pathfinders
Room 120 (Fellowship Hall 2nd Floor)
The Pathfinders Class is composed primarily of adults in their 50s and 60s, married and single, with children who are in high school and older. Our class enjoys fellowship and Bible study with meaningful discussion to apply these lessons to our daily lives. We also participate in occasional social activities and service projects outside of the classroom. We welcome anyone interested in Bible study to join us.
S.W.I.F.T.
Room 620 (Administration Building)
The SWIFT Class name stands for "Searching and Witnessing In Fellowship Together." We work to uphold that motto through learning, supporting, and sharing with others. We began as young marrieds and now most of us are retired. For our learning portion, we invite various speakers to share their words of wisdom with us.
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INFORMATION
If you need more information or want help finding the class for you, please contact Rev. Allison Angell, Pastor of Adult Discipleship.