September 14, 2022
World Communion Sunday: One Church Service on October 2
On Sunday, October 2, we will worship together as one church in celebration of World Communion Sunday. Join us for…
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Since the start of the church, Christians have gathered in large groups and in small groups for discipleship, fellowship, worship, evangelism, and ministry. (Acts 2: 46-47) Here at BSUMC, our goal is to provide new opportunities for people to grow in their faith together. Small Groups are not just traditional Bible studies- they can be anything you want them to be!
Whether it is through a book study or fellowship group, or even a leisure group, there are so many great ways to get connected to others. Each group has a different meeting schedule and this is not a replacement of Sunday School. Once you know what group you are interested in, click the “Sign me up!” button under each study and register with your information. The group facilitator will contact you with more information closer to the start date. For a physical signup card, please visit the church office.
Fall 2022 Small Groups begin the week of September 25 unless otherwise stated in the Handbook or the Small Group Registration.
Small Groups Handbook – Fall 2022
Sunday Groups
"A New Playlist: Hearing Jesus in a Noisy World" is a study of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Many of us go through our days with ear buds in place, listening to our favorite songs or podcasts to the exclusion of everything going on around us. What if we did the same thing when living our lives, choosing to listen to Jesus’ playlist and tuning out the anxiety, disruptions, and schedule overloads of the world?
Coed Group #SUN01 | All Ages | Sundays at the Downtown Campus | 5:45 PM* | Leader: Bridget Walter
*meetings coincide with Sprouts & InHouse beginning October 2
Monday Groups
Discover Jesus' character through the "I Am" statements in Jesus, revealed by pastor and author Matt Rawle in "Jesus Revealed". Rawle explores the "I Am" statements in John as works of art that resonate throughout the Gospel and all of Scripture. He shows how these words point beyond themselves to the deep mystery of Jesus Christ. Experience the profound truth at the heart of the "I Am" statements: that Jesus is light and life, and he calls us to himself and offers us the hope of resurrection.
Coed Group #MON01| All Ages | Mondays at the Downtown Campus | 6:00 PM | Leader: Rob Davis
Tuesday Groups
Join Rev. Karen Jones each week to learn the basics of Methodism including who is John Wesley, what is the Methodist movement, what do we believe, and how do we live out our faith as Methodists.
Coed Group #TUE01 | All Ages | Tuesdays at the Downtown Campus | 12:00 PM | Leader: Rev. Karen Jones
Join BSUMC's Church & Society Committee for a discussion-based book study on Catherine Meek's "Living into God’s Dream”, which combines frontline personal stories with theoretical and theological reflections. This collection of nine essays is an honest, pragmatic, and courageous real-world view of racism and how people of faith and conscience can work together to “dismantle racism.”
Coed Group #TUE02 | Tuesdays - Virtual | 6:30 PM | Leaders: Wahid Dennis & Amanda Long
This is an exercise class for seniors of all ages and fitness levels. The group walks (and chats) as well as doing exercises using a full range of muscles with a "do what you can" philosophy.
Coed Group #TUTH01 | All Ages | Tuesdays & Thursdays at the Downtown Campus | 9:30 AM | Leader: Carolyn Davis
Please join us two Tuesdays a month as we gather together on this crazy motherhood journey. Here at MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together. Membership fee required.
Women's Group #TUE03 | Tuesdays at the Trinity Campus | 9:30 AM | Leader: Ashley Anderson
Wednesday Groups
Come together for a 7-week study of "The Armor of God" by Priscilla Shirer. Studying these verses in Ephesians 6: 10-20 will give you strength and courage in your daily life. This group begins October 5.
Women's Group #WED01 | All Ages | Wednesdays at the Trinity Campus | 10:00 AM | Leader: Ginger Pope
Join us each week for a facilitated women's Bible Study. We will be studying "Jesus and Women in the First Century and Now" by author Kristi McLelland.
Women's Group #WED02 | All Ages | Wednesdays at the Downtown Campus | 6:00 PM | Leader: Laura Teer
A fellowship group for those new to town, newly engaged, or newly married.
Couples Group #WED03 | 20 - 30s | Wednesdays - Offsite | 7:00 PM | Leader: Ashley Eisenbrown
Join us Wednesday evenings this fall as we study the greatest story. Women in their 20s and 30s will be going through "40 Days through the Bible" by Lysa Terkeurst.
Women's Group #WED04 | 20-30s | Wednesdays at the Downtown Campus | 6:30 PM | Leader: Jennifer Ashley
This small group is for those who want to learn more about the mental health challenges facing our children and youth. We will read and discuss the book "Grace for the Children", written by psychologist Matthew S. Stanford. This accessible introduction to the major mental and emotional problems that can afflict children and teens provides compassionate, practical, and specific help for families as well as the churches that seek to support them.
Coed Group #WED05 | All Ages | Wednesdays at the Downtown Campus | 6:30 PM | Leader: Sandy MacMillan
"The Man Code" by Dr. Dennis Swanberg, with Ron Smith and Steve Cretin, is an easy to understand Bible study on how men can unlock their Christian walk by learning that they are not alone in the struggle. The “code” is simple, apply the principles and opening ourselves up will be a journey.
Men's Group #WED06 | All Ages | Wednesdays at the Downtown Campus | 6:30 PM | Leader: Tim Morrissey
Thursday Groups
Ever wonder why work can be so frustrating? Or why it's easy to idle or let work become your idol? We will meet every other week to study the relationship God intended for us to have with our jobs. This group is for singles or couples who are early to mid career.
Coed Group #THU01 | 20-30s | Thursdays - Offsite | 7:30 PM | Leader: Katy Rebernak
Every serious believer longs to summon the kind of boldness and faith that can stand firm on Mount Carmel and pray down heaven into impossible situations. Join Priscilla Shirer on this 7-session journey through the life and times of the prophet Elijah to discover how the fire on Mount Carmel was forged in the valley of famine. And how the emboldened, fiery faith you desire is being fashioned by God in your life right now.
Women's Group #THU02 | All Ages | Thursdays - Offsite | 4:15 PM | Leader: Janice Holliday
In this 7-session study by Jennifer Rothschild, gain fresh insight and encouragement from Psalm 23. Explore the depths of God's compassionate care while debunking the self-reliance myth. Learn how your vulnerability is not a liability because you can trust the Shepherd's goodness throughout each season of life.
Women's Group #THU03 | 65+ | Thursdays at the Downtown Campus | 10:00 AM | Leader: Jane Peden
In this 6-session study by bestselling author Beth Moore, Beth takes you on a spiritual journey and uncovers how every part of our own lives―even the rockiest, most difficult soil―is used by God to make a difference for His Kingdom.
Women's Group #THU04 | All Ages | Thursdays at the Downtown Campus | 10:00 AM | Leader: April Stambaugh
How are we being called to address poverty? "Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response" guides participants in exploring the Gospel’s call to respond to poverty in our local communities, equipping participants with practical tools to take action in effective and sustainable ways.
Coed Group #THU05 | All Ages| Thursdays at the Downtown Campus | 9:30 AM | Leader: Mignon Fowler
The Trinity Art Group (TAG) meets every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday morning to practice watercolor painting. We are artists of all levels that learn together and encourage each other as we create our paintings. We choose different topics to help us learn and grow - a specific subject, an idea, a technique or a style of painting. On the 5th Thursdays, we go out to lunch.
Coed Group #THU06 | All Ages | Thursdays at the Trinity Campus | 9:30 AM | Leader: Kathy Lyles
This is an exercise class for seniors of all ages and fitness levels. The group walks (and chats) as well as doing exercises using a full range of muscles with a "do what you can" philosophy.
Coed Group #TUTHU01 | All Ages | Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Downtown Campus | 9:30 AM | Leader: Carolyn Davis
Friday Groups
Join us on Friday mornings as we discuss the book "Resilient". New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge gives readers drained from the madness of modern life the tools they need to follow Jesus’ path of supernatural resilience so they can recover their joy, strengthen their hearts, and thrive through the storm.
Men's Group #FRI01 | 40-60s | Fridays - Offsite | 7:00 AM | Leader: Jeff Busby
Join us for an in-depth study into the book of Jeremiah as we read Run with the Horses: The Quest for Life at Its Best by Eugene Peterson. Peterson explores the heart of what it means to be fully human by taking the narrative of Jeremiah's life and connecting it to the narratives of all believers.
Men's Group #FRI02 | All Ages | Fridays - Offsite | 7:00 AM | Leader: Wes Few
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Cathy Musselwhite, Adult Ministry Coordinator
