Adult discipleship at St. Mark’s UMC provides personal and communal spiritual growth opportunities to learn Christ’s teachings, live Christ’s way, and extend Christ’s love to our community and world. We offer many opportunites for our adults to gather together and support one another such as Grow Hour classes, small groups focused on specific topics and ages, gatherings outside of church, and various ministry events throughout the year. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Rachel.
Small Groups
We offer classes and small groups for adults of all ages and stages of life during our Sunday morning Grow Hour and throughout the week. We offer opportunities to meet in person or join in online via Zoom. Check out the latest list of our weekly discipleship opportunities below.
Grow Hour Classes
Sunday Mornings
Growing as Parents Room 201/10:00-10:45am
For parents at all stages of the parenting journey
Contact Dan Renfro
Growing Deeper in Faith Room 203/10:00-10:45am
Discussing the unanswered questions of the Bible
Contact Amy Crisp
Golden Girls Room 204/9:45-10:30am
Class for ladies of all ages with varying series studies and discussions
Contact Barbara Hunt
God 101 Room 206/10:00-10:45am
Varying series studies and discussions
Contact Pastor Justin
Applying the Faith Sunday School Room 205/10:00-10:45am
Adult Sunday School
Contact Eileen Cerny
Faith and Fellowship Sunday School Dining Room/9:45-10:45am
Adult Sunday School
Contact Bob Jennings
Sunday Evening Groups
Weavers Women’s Small Group Library 2x/Month 4-6 pm
For women of all ages
Contact Robyn Hilton
Sunday Night Small Group Library/Zoom 7-8 pm
For adults of all ages
Join us for Bible study, discussion, prayer, and fellowship
Contact Randy Godwin
Mondays
Circlemakers Small Group Zoom/10:00am-11:30am
For women of all ages
Join us for a special time of prayer for our church and community and discussions
Contact Marion Hickman at 860-214-1630
Saving Graces Women’s Small Group Conference Room 7-8:30 pm
For women of all ages
This is an on-going women's group with a focus on short-term studies, prayer, small group mission activities, and fellowship. You are welcome to come anytime to see what we are all about
Contact Joanna Blanks or Jennifer Anderson
Prayer Shawl Ministry Library 1st Mondays 6:30-7:45 pm
For all who/knit/crochet
Please join us at our meetings to create prayer shawls, prayer squares, baby blankets, and more
Contact Brenda Koebel at 804-247-0527.
Tuesdays
Men’s Morning Small Group Library/Zoom 7-8:30 am
For men of all ages
Join us as we participate in discussions, prayer, and fellowship
Contact Jim Schiele
Tuesday's at 10 Bible Study Library/10:00am-11:30 am
For women of all ages
Join us for a time of study, reflection, and fellowship
Contact Selina Heslep
Wednesdays
“Thank God It’s Wednesday” Opportunities for Adults 5:30-6:30pm
For adults of all ages
Join us during the school year for a time of fellowship with other adults
Contact Pastor Rachel Chen
Stages Small Group Library/Zoom 7-8:30 pm
For wives, mothers of young adults, and daughters of older parents
Join us during the school year to have a time of fellowship with other women who are in the same stages of life
Contact Terri Clifton
Other Groups
Young Adult Small Group
For adults ages 18-35ish
Young(ish) adults in all stages of life are invited to join this inclusive group where various belief systems are welcome! No affiliation with St. Mark’s or the UMC necessary.
For more information contact Pastor Rachel Chen
Silver Streaks
For our senior friends
Join us for various outings, meals, game days, events, and more
For more information contact Jimma Attaway
United Methodist Men
For men of all ages
The purpose of St. Mark's UMM is to help men know Jesus Christ, to serve Him, to grow spiritually, and seek daily to do His will. Join the UMM for any of their various groups, meals, fundraisers, and events
For more information contact Jim Schiele
Women's Ministry
For women ages high school and up
Our women's ministry aims to bring women of all ages together for discussions, book studies, prayer, and events to join together for fellowship
For more information contact Becky Miller
Emmaus
Varies between men's and women's walks
The Walk to Emmaus focuses on God as known through Jesus Christ on the expression of that awareness in the local church. The Emmaus experience is intended to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others.
For more information contact Steve Astoria