SMALL GROUPS
A small group is a group of people who gather each week in homes, local coffee shops, church, or really anywhere. In a small group, you’ll hang out, discuss issues at the intersection of life and faith, and share in fellowship with others. Groups come in all shapes and sizes — married couples, singles, men, women, kids, no kids, workplace, under 20, over 40 — the list goes on. No matter where you are in life, there’s a group for you. We believe in small groups because we believe personal growth happens best when people grow together.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
Young Adults
The young adult Bible study is a great place to examine beliefs and be encouraged by other young adults both single and married. Together we choose a book of the Bible to study in-depth. This strengthens our understanding of scripture and stretches us to view the Bible and Jesus’ plan for our lives in new and challenging ways. This group is for adults both single and married aged 18-30.
When: Wednesdays, 7-8:30
Where: The DOD, Room 141
Facilitator: Mark Kramer
Registration not needed
Come As You Are - Women’s Group
Join us as we work to build an inviting place and a community for moms to explore faith through short devotions. Don’t let the exhaustion from hectic schedules, carpool lines, and burdens of daily duties inhibit you from taking a short time out of the middle of your week for fellowship and connections with God and others. As the name says…come as you are!
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Welcome Center, Sanctuary Building
Facilitator: Catherine Roberts: ccroberts843@gmail.com
Registration not needed
Giving Garden
Join this fledgling ministry that serves with the mission of planting seeds of change, teaching the church and surrounding community to grow produce, providing food for those in need and for the church kitchen, and beautifying the church grounds! To get this ministry off the ground, Volunteers are needed to fill roles such as garden gurus, a building team, a seed starting team, and more!
Contact: Lauren Murphy, lrmurphy727@gmail.com for more info.
Home Builders
We are a group of parents with kids in the youth program at Roswell UMC coming together to discuss topics that help us on our parenting journey. Every day in parenting presents a new challenge! We want to stay centered on Christ and build new friendships to keep us grounded. Our format is conducive to those who can pop in every Sunday or once a month. So, come join us as we grow in our faith together and look for ways to serve and stay connected in our community. Registration is not required.
*Starting November 10th - After Confirmation
When: Sundays from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Location: The Dod, Building D
Facilitator: Wendy Cocke, gtwanderson@hotmail.com
God’s Gardners
We are parents of preschoolers and/or elementary children. We are welcoming and down-to-earth. We know we have a big job and want to partner with others on this important journey. Our lessons focus on enriching our marriages, equipping us as parents, and strengthening our discipleship. Outside of class, we enjoy date nights and cook-outs with childcare provided. If you are in this stage of life, join us.
Location: Room A177, Sanctuary Building
Contact: Allison Kane, allison.kane715@gmail.com
Cornerstone
Cornerstone is made up of adults typically aged from 30-60, but we welcome anyone to join us! We study the Biblical perspective on various topics. We enjoy a sense of community and friendship, as this is sometimes difficult in a bigger church. We enjoy socials outside of church and we welcome you to try us out!
When: Sundays from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m.
Location: Room B131, Chapel building
Contact: Allison Davis, georgiaalli@gmail.com
Invitation to John (a short-term Disciple study)
Wednesdays 10:00-11:30 a.m., September 4 - November 20 (no class October 30).
Listen to Jesus’ invitation, “Come and see, follow me” as you explore the Gospel of John. Experience the magnificent “I Am” statements found only in this Gospel, and learn the other stories unique to John. A wonderful study for beginners as well as avid Bible students; open to men and women.
Participant book: $20.
Leader: Sally Dowland
Location: Dining room, Chapel building.
Click here to register.
Becoming Disciples through Bible Study (part 2): New Testament
Wednesdays 6:30-8 p.m., September 4 - December 11
Complete your journey through the Bible with this study of the New Testament. Grow in your understanding of the biblical story as well as your own life as a disciple through reading, discussion, and application of scriptural teaching.
Cost: $20, which covers the participant book
Leader: Mark Kramer, mkramer@kramer-corp.com
Location: Trinity Café
Women's Bible Study: Discerning the Voice of God by Priscilla Shirer
Thursdays, September 12-October 24. Gather at 9:45 a.m.; lesson begins at 10 a.m.
Seven sessions that focus on how to discover the treasure of recognizing how God keeps in touch with His children.
Leader: Debbie Goodwin, debmgoodwin@gmail.com
Location: Chapel Building, Room 246/248.
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn conversational Spanish while learning how to share your faith with another culture. It's perfect for anyone who desires to learn Spanish before you go on a mission trip or doing service work in a Spanish-speaking community. he class runs 12-weeks and uses a great textbook by Mirna Balyeat.
Cost: $20 which covers the book needed for class.
Leader: Gilma Cantu, RUMC Community Outreach Coordinator, gcantu@rumc.com
Location: Chapel Building Room B239. Click here to register
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45 p.m. September 4 - October 16.
Taught by Mark Goodwin, this 7-week series is an in depth study of the book of Ephesians. Each week is open and anyone can attend any class at any time. Bring your Bible and a notebook.
Location: Chapel Building, Dining Room
Leader: Mark Goodwin, goodwinpdx@gmail.com
No registration required.
Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. from October 23 - December 11
This 6-week series looks at the book of Revelation in a fun and interesting way. Each week is open and anyone can attend any class at any time.
Location: Chapel Building, Dining Room
Leader: Bob Fletcher, bob@bob-fletcher.com
No registration required.
Name: Journey – Lost But Found
Time: 6:30 – 8:00
Our first study is Romans – In the Grip of Grace by Max Lucado, a 40 day in depth exploration of Paul’s message to the church in Rome. The study utilizes a participant study guide as well as videos by Max Lucado. It will last for 6 weeks from September 4 – October 9.
Our second study is Heaven by Randy Alcorn. It will be a 6 week study from October 23 to December 4.
B building Room 246-248
Close to new members after September 18
There will be multiple facilitators for each study.
The Nest
If you are a parent of a newborn, young preschoolers, or a couple beginning to plan for children, you are invited to join RUMC's newest Sunday School class “The Nest.” This class will begin weekly meetings Sunday, October 6th, during the Sunday School hour of 10:00 a.m .– 11:00 a.m. The Nest, facilitated by Catherine Roberts, is designed to offer support and community during those early years of marriage and parenting. To learn more about this class and location, please email ccroberts843@gmail.com.