Learning CirclesSunday gatherings are great but the real magic happens in kitchens, living rooms and backyard campfires. We become friends, ask new questions, laugh, get curious and realize we're becoming more like Jesus.
Learning circles gather during Lent. Late February to early April. Each one has a theme. Pick one you like and show up! Message the facilitator with any questions. Childcare is available upon request. Pick a CircleSunday Morning Group Sundays, 9:45-10:45a | Church Library Drop ins welcome for a friendly, light Bible study + conversation. We choose our topics together and are excited to make new friends. Leader: Rick Wood Palms Up Practice Sundays, 11-12p | Church Library You are invited to come meet some new people in a smaller setting. We’ll use the Palms Up framework to guide us as we show up to each other, pay attention to what is going on in our worlds, name what it might mean to cooperate with Love, and release the outcome in a group prayer. Leader: Kirsti Dodrill Monday Night Group Mondays, 6:30-7:30p | Church Library Be accepted in a small group setting while we decide what to study with comfortable conversation. Leader: Lisa Wilson Journey through the Old Testament Mondays, 6:30-7:30p | Choir Room February 3 – May Monday evenings begin with a funny, short video on characters in the Old Testament, followed by questions and discussion of the readings. Join us as we laugh, share, question, and grow our spiritual understandings. No question is too simple or left behind! Want to host a group?Message Pastor Jenny at pastorjenny@marysvilleumc.org or Nichole at welcome@marysvilleumc.org!
Questions?Chat with Nichole at welcome@marysvilleumc.org!
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Following Jesus into the Wilderness: Are You
Prepared? Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30p | Choir Room March 1-25 Join us Wednesdays for an intergenerational Lenten Journey through the Wilderness. Classes start with 1.) a brief overview of the lectionary text from the previous Sunday sermon, 2.) then we will proceed to a Q&A observational format, and finally, 3.) conclude with a spiritual activity. Bring a friend and join us as we actively prepare during our Lenten Journey for Easter’s miraculous Resurrection. Ages: Youth through Young-at- Heart. Come once or twice, or the entire time; drop-ins are welcome. Leader: Pastor Tanya Pile Sermon Discussion Learning Circle Thursdays, 12:30-2p | TBD Discussion & conversation on previous week’s sermon. Questions, insights and doubts welcome. This group is a safe, trusting group of growing friendships. Leader: Barbara Hay The Gifts of Imperfection Thursdays, 6:30-8p | Youth room at church Starts February 27 All are welcome as we explore Brene Brown’s book, “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.” Brown’s ten guideposts are benchmarks for authenticity that can help anyone establish a practice for a life of honest beauty. Leader: Stephanie Galindo Financial Peace University Thursdays, 6:30-8:00p Starts February 27 Do you have debt or struggle with finances? Do you ever find that there’s too much month at the end of the money? Join us by registering online for Financial Peace University. In this class you will learn how to pay off debt, budget, save money, be a smarter consumer, and give generously. I thought I was pretty savvy before I took this class, but I still had a lot to learn. The class fee is $129.99 which includes an interactive workbook and a one year membership to the web resources. The average person pays off over $500 in debt throughout the course. Nice trade-off right? Let’s walk together as we start investing in you and your future. Minimum 10 participants. Facilitated by Lauren Blaser, Kim & Kass Clark. Message Lauren Blaser with questions. |