Sunday School & Studies

Church Wide Bible Study

EPHESIANS is a beloved New Testament epistle. Themes include keeping the body of Christ, the church, holy and unified as well as the practical guidance for living a holy and committed life. Ephesians will be especially encouraging in this season.

BOOK: Ephesians: 11 Studies for Individuals or Groups, by N. T. Wright, IVP Connect
Order online or pick up at FUMC Welcome Center

ONLINE LESSONS:
Go to my.amplifymedia.com/amplify
Register your email address using the FUMC Access Code: ZWYKMF
You can download the Amplify app on Roku, Apple, Amazon, or Google device or use your browser
Search for “N T Wright Ephesians” and choose appropriate video session

HOW? Study when it’s convenient for you! But keep up with the below schedule so everyone can learn together. Rev. Dane & Rev. Chase will be studying alongside you and checking in online to keep folks up to date. You can also use the lessons and guide as a resource for group study. Video chat with your Sunday School class or small group. Talk about the lessons with someone over the phone. Individual study done together. You may choose to focus more on the book or videos or both. Your choice!

N. T. Wright is a leading New Testament scholar. He writes with unmatched depth and breadth. At the same time, he produces wonderfully approachable resources anyone can enjoy. You will find his writing and teaching insightful and encouraging.

Amplify Media is the online video streaming service from Cokesbury, the United Methodist publishing house. Amplify is brand new and congregations are just now starting to make use of its services. All sorts of high quality video lessons are now in one place under one subscription including children’s and youth lessons. You are welcome to use this resource beyond the Ephesians study. Enjoy!

Due to concerns with COVID-19, all classes have been suspended

Sunday School Classes for Adults

9:00 am Class

Early Bird - Since all other Sunday School Classes meet at 10:00 a.m., the Early Bird Class was started several years ago for those members of FUMC who ordinarily attend 8:00 church and wanted to meet together for study immediately after that early service. Most of our members are in the age range of middle-age to older, but we welcome any person who would like to attend our class. We have two great teachers—Beverly Crawford and Donna Jones—who present our weekly lessons from Adult Bible Studies and lead our discussions. We are ongoing in mission by making regular monetary donations to various FUMC projects and to community charities. Members of the Early Bird Class provide loving group support for each other in times of any kind of need. This class meets in the room outside the sanctuary.

10:00 am Classes

Alpha Class - This class ranges in age from mid to late 40s and up. They enjoy study that provokes discussion. They meet on the 2nd floor next door to the music office.
Coffee Break Class - Single and married adults, loosely in the age range of 35-50. They use various studies that lead to class discussion. They meet on the second floor.
Fellowship Class/Prayer Corner Class - This class consists of members of all ages, married and single. They meet on the first level.
Homemakers Class is our longest running class. This class has been together well over 50 years. In fact, a few of them remember the "old" church. They are a vibrant group of women (and men) who love studying together. They meet in the chapel, just off of the narthex.
Pairs and Spares meet in the Welcome Center Classroom. There is a wide range of ages, generally from the 60's upward, although all ages are welcome. The class consists of married couples as well as singles coming from a broad range of backgrounds and life experiences. The members of this class are deeply and actively involved in many ministry areas of our church. They use the Adult Bible Study for curriculum.
Sisters in Spirit is a women's class that meets in the room off of the sanctuary. They vary in ages and enjoy study material relative to their faith walk with Christ.
Transitions Class - This class consists of mostly married and single young adults. Many of them have young children. This class studies contemporary topics that meet them where they are in their lives: beginning families, living out our faith in our jobs, dealing with life, etc. They meet in the Gathering Room near the kitchen.
Wesley Class This class is a mixed age group class. This group enjoys study material written by authors like Kalas, Moore, and others. They have a great time in study and fellowship. They meet in the classroom on the first floor.
Life Class - This class meets on the 2nd floor behind the choir loft. This group of young adults includes couples, singles, and some are parents. They discuss books by UMC authors and other curriculums.