Grow in Faith through Study
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Confirmation Class
7th Grade and older youth are welcome to join in a two year process to become confirmed and join as members of Grace United Methodist Church. Orientation Sept. 7th after church, classes begin October 5th at 6pm.
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New Members
New member classes are typically offered in the fall or spring. Explore both the ministries of the church and the theology of the United Methodist Church. These two classes will help you discover the purpose and meaning for membership, as well as your own connection with the church. Fall ‘25.
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The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage
How do we live compassionately in a time of violence and despair? What can we do with our private disappointments and the anger we feel in such an unjust world? In his most personal book yet, Richard Rohr turns to the writings of the Jewish prophets, revealing how some of the lesser-read books of the Bible offer us a crucial path forward today. Fall ‘25 September 9, 16, 23, 30.
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Holy Disruption: Advent in the Gospel of Mark
Holy Disruption presents a fresh understanding of the holiness of Christmas grounded, not in a conventional cozy Christmas message, but through Mark's disquieting gospel which invites its readers to experience God's disruptive but transformative love for us and our world. Winter ‘25 December 1, 8, 15, 22.
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The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World
In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. Spring ‘26 February 19, 26, March 5, 12, 19, 26.
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Disciple Bible Study
Disciple Fast Track, an adaptation of the original, bestselling Disciple Bible Study, provides a viable option for busy people seeking comprehensive engagement over time with the entire biblical text. Dates TBD
Pastor Brian also provides a variety of pastoral services, including weddings and funerals. Fees for these services are set in consultation with the pastor, so contact him directly for details. Others services, such as baptisms, membership and confirmation, pastoral visits and pastoral counseling are all free and are done by appointment with the pastor. Contact him directly at pastor.brian@gumc.org for details.