One of the best ways to deepen our understanding of God, the Bible, and God's will for our lives is through small groups and classes. Explore the options below. Find one you like, and get started!

Questions about which group to try?
Contact: Jenny Hutcherson, jhutcherson@springfieldfirst.org

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Finding Purpose in Retirement

Some retirees are thrilled with retirement and take great joy in their activities. But what if you aren't one of them? Maybe you you didn't want to retire, or you haven't figured out what God wants you to do in retirement. Join us as we seek God together in His Word and prayer and as we share with and encourage one another.

Who: Adults entering or in retirement 
When: Thursdays starting October 19, 10:00am
Where: Room 1
Contact: Glenna Schroeder-Lein, grslein@yahoo.com

Sunday Morning Classes

During 9:00am Worship Service:

NEW: Diving Deeper

Who: Adults 30s to early-50s
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Every other Sunday (next on October 1, 15, and 29), 9:15-10:15am
Where: Atrium 4
Contact: Dara Bose, dbose@springfieldfirst.org

NEW: Young Adults' Group

Who: Adults college-age through 30s
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Every other Sunday (next on October 8 & 22), 9:15-10:15am
Where: Atrium 4
Contact: Pastor Justin Snider, jsnider@springfieldfirst.org

Berean Class

Who: Senior adults
Study: Books of the Bible and any church-wide study
When: Sundays, 9:15-10:15am
Where: Room 4
Contact: Max & Jean Webster, jeanwebster0806@gmail.com

Couples & Families

Who: Adults ages 50s to 70s
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Sundays, 9:00-10:00am
Where: Rooms 5/6
Contact: Molly Beaver, mbeaver2@gmail.com

Great Expectations

Who: Adults ages 55+, but all are welcome.
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Sundays, 9:00-10:00am
Where: Room 7
Contact: Rena Harris, rena.harris1@gmail.com

IBT Class

Who: Adults ages 70+
Study: Adult Bible Studies curriculum, a weekly study of the Bible
When: Sunday, 9:15-10:15am
Where: Room 1
Contact: Jan Ninmer, pejannmr@hotmail.com

Up 'n' Comers

Who: Senior adults
Study: Adult Bible Studies curriculum, a weekly study of the Bible
When: Sundays, 9:00-10:00am
Where: Room 2
Contact: Darlene Greenwood, 214darlene@gmail.com

During 10:30am Worship Services:

NEW: Hodgepodge Group

Who: Adults of all ages
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Sundays, 10:30-11:30am
Where: Room 7
Contact: Irene Salz, salzips@gmail.com

Spectrum

Who: Adults ages 40+
Study: Adult Bible Studies curriculum, a weekly study of the Bible
When: Sundays, 10:15-11:45am
Where: Room 5/6
Contact: Jack Weisenborn, j.weisenborn@comcast.net

 

More Groups for All Adults

Parents’ Group

Who: Parents of mostly teenagers, but all parents are welcome.
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Sundays, 5:00pm (when StudentLife meets)
Where: Room 4
Contact: Eden Lindberg, telindberg98@gmail.com

Tuesday Study Group

Who: Mature adults
Study: Unfailing: Standing Strong on God's Promises in the Uncertainty of Life, by Rob Renfroe
When: Tuesdays, 1:00pm
Where: Online (by Skype - audio only)
Contact: Mike Keppler, drmjkeppler@gmail.com

NEW: Tuesday Evening Group

Who: Adults of all ages
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 4
Contact: Dee Kirby, dkirby.1@comcast.net

N.U.T.S. & Seeds

Who: Couples and singles, ages 50 to 80 (with a few outliers, depending on the study and season)
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Tuesdays, 6:30-7:45pm
Where: Room 7 and online
Contact: Kathy Kerr, kkerr@springfieldfirst.org

Parents' Small Group (Kids' Choirs)

Who: All parents
Study: Me, Myself, and Lies: A Thought Closet Makeover, by Jennifer Rothschild
When: Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm (when Kids' Choirs meet)
Where: Room 4
Contact: Becky Adams, becky1adams@yahoo.com

Eyewitness Bible Series

Who: Adults of all ages
Study: This video series addresses portions of the Bible from the viewpoint of a Bible character, including historical and cultural information from Bible times.
When: Wednesdays (check with John Marsaglia for changes), 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 4
Contact: John Marsaglia, jmars4@comcast.net

Questions Jesus Asked

Who: Adults of all ages
Study: In this book by Magrey DeVega, we will look at questions asked by Jesus, such as, “Who do you say that I am?” and “What do you live for?”
When: Wednesdays (check with Kathy Hutchins for changes), 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 2
Contact: Kathy Hutchins, kathy-hutchins@hotmail.com

SingleLife

Who: Single adults ages 45-65
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 5/6
Contact: Susan McClintock, singlelifefumc@gmail.com

NEW: Wednesday Evening Group

Who: Adults of all ages
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Room 7
Contact: Cher McCaherty, cher.mccaherty@gmail.com

Men's Groups

Men's Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Who: Men of all ages
Study: Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
When: Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am
Where: Pavilion
Contact: John Marsaglia, jmars4@comcast.net

Truth Finders Men's Group

Who: Senior men
Study: Books of the Bible in order (currently in Jeremiah)
When: Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15pm
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Max Webster, webster.charles@comcast.net

Men’s Discipleship Group

Who: Men ages mid-40s to 70+
Study: The Circle Maker: Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears, by Mark Batterson
When: Every other Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Kirk Laudeman, kwlaudeman@gmail.com

Women's Groups

Women’s Monday Small Group

Who: Women ages 50+
Study: Renewing Purpose sermon discussion questions
When: Mondays, 11:40-1:00pm
Where: Room 5/6
Contact: Patti Fricke, pmf1955@comcast.net

Women's Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Who: Women ages 55+, but all women are welcome.
Study: We Before Me: Letters of Hope from Revelation, by Whitney Capps
When: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Room 5/6
Contact: Kris Fries, frieskris@yahoo.com

Multigenerational Women's Study

Who: Women of all ages (20s to 80s)
Study: The Soulmaking Room, by Dee Dee Risher, which weaves the author's personal experiences with the story of Elisha and the Shunammite woman from 2 Kings 4
When: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00pm
Where: Conference Room A
Contact: Rebecca Fulk, rebecca.fulk@gmail.com

Other Groups

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Men's Coffee Hour

Come and enjoy freshly brewed coffee and the friendship of other men. No agenda!

When: Mondays, 8:00-9:00am
Where: Atrium area
Contact: Sharon Sweeney, ssweeney@springfieldfirst.org

Crafters Group

Whether you like to knit, scrapbook, quilt, watercolor... whatever your hobby is, this is the group for you! Bring your own supplies for your project, and enjoy time with other creative folks.

When: Mondays, 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Room 2
Contact: Samantha Boston, samanthaboston01@gmail.com

United Women in Faith/United Methodist Women

The mission of United Women in Faith is to connect and nurture women so they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities. Come and make a difference as we support missions in our community and around the world. Our Circle Meetings take place monthly.

Who: Women ages 55+, but all women are welcome
Study: The Remarkable Women of the Bible, by Elizabeth George
When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 10:00-11:30am
Where: Room 5/6
Contact: Crystal Russell, russell.crystal@sbcglobal.net