Grow Groups
Grow Groups are a chance to ask deep questions about God and ourselves, growing us in grace. Our most common question is, “How is your soul?” Grow groups are small, closed groups that typically meet in people’s homes.
Adults
Adults at First Methodist connect through worship, small group life, service, and volunteer leadership. We enjoy spending time with each other and are eager to grow in our faith and share it with the next generation.
Group Life
The best way to get to know people and connect with our church life is to be a part of a smaller group or community. FMC's three primary places of Group Life are Grow Groups, Interest Groups, and Sunday School Classes. Special interest communities are additional groups that offer friendship, healing, and support.
Interest Groups
Interest Groups center around a hobby and introduce spiritual disciplines into play. Participants in interest groups enjoy art, gardening, alternative sports, games, and more. Ready for some fun?
Sunday Morning Classes
Sunday Morning Classes meet on - you guessed it - Sunday mornings at 10am. Classes are made up of friends who enjoy learning, spending time together, and serving together in missions. Many of our classes have been meeting for 40+ years, yet they welcome new faces any given Sunday. We are also always looking to start new classes for those looking for a Sunday morning connection.
Women's Groups
First Methodist Women is a community of women whose mission is to love God, rejoice in who He's made women to be, and change the world by spreading His love. Their monthly "Gathering" is at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month Sept.-May, during which they meet for community, church business, and a program. All are welcome!
First Methodist Women also provides food for memorial services and grieving families. Their annual "Spring Fling" fundraiser supports local non-profits and charitable organizations in our community.
Contact: Michelle Noble - mwnoble53@gmail.com
Two FMC Women "circles" - the Ruth Circle and Susanna Circle - are smaller groups that meet at 9:30am the 4th Wednesday Sept-May for either a book or Bible study. Contact Michelle Noble for more information: mwnoble53@gmail.com.
Hillside Bible Study is a Women's Bible Study that meets on Thursdays at 3:30pm in Rm. 402. Contact Carolyn Furrh with questions: cjfurrh@nctv.com.
Special Interest Communities
Spiritual growth happens in all kinds of ways! God is active and moving in different communities in and around our church.
Recovery and Healing
We’re grateful for God's power in communities like Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Overeaters’ Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and more. Recovery groups meet on our campus and are open to all.
Men and Women's AA: Thurs. 6:00-7:30pm in Rm. 401 and 402
AA: 7:30-8:30pm in Rm. 401
Al-Anon: Mon. 7:30-8:30pm & Thurs. 12:00-1:30pm in Room 402;
Overeaters' Anonymous: Thurs. 6:30-7:30pm in Rm. 201
Narcotics Anonymous: Fri. 7-8pm in Rm. 401
Grief Group: Mon. 2-4pm in Rm. 103; Contact Heidi: 830-693-4341
Wesley Dementia Respite
Wesley Respite is a FREE Thursday program for men and women in early stages of dementia, providing a time of rest for caregivers.
The weekly program is 9am-1:30pm on Thursdays and led by Allie Bennett, Director: 512-639-2295.
Fellowship Groups
Numerous groups meet on our campus for fun, learning, health and fitness, and social engagement.
Faithful Workouts: M/W/F at 8:30am in Kids’ Corner; Contact Luciana McKeown: saucycaterins@cs.com
Pickleball: Sun. 2-4pm; Tues./Thurs. 5:30-7:30pm; Sat. 10am-12pm in Gym - Contact: Jim Borawski - 713-530-9514