Small Groups
Bible 365
Fridays at 10am on Zoom
Meets via Zoom to discuss the week’s readings. We have decided to participate in the Dakotas-Minnesota Area study of Luke-Acts for 2025. Contact the church office for the Zoom link.
December 12th we will discuss Acts 25.
Big Questions, No Answers
2nd Monday at 10am in church library
Do you find yourself grappling with deep questions about faith, theology, and the nature of God? You're not alone. Join a monthly gathering of seekers and thinkers as we explore where the Spirit is present, especially in the questioning.
Come with your thoughts, questions, doubts, and insights. All are welcome in this environment of mutual trust and respect.
January topic: Do bad things have to happen for us to evolve spiritually?
Caregivers Support Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 7pm via Zoom
Join us for a twice-monthly virtual support group to reduce isolation, normalize hardships & affirm those of us who care for elderly, ill, or loved ones with extra needs. Our group is facilitated by experienced caregivers.
New participants must pre-register at: caregivers@fumcscr.org
Conversations on Grief
2nd Sunday each month after worship in Ed Wing
This informal discussion group meets to share stories of grief in all its many forms.
Delicious Debate & Discussion
Select Sundays after worship
Join us after worship on December 14, 21, 28 and January 11, 18, and 25 for a series on differing theologies as we explore more about Progressive Christian values, politics, and how Methodism and other Protestant denominations express themselves in the mix both historically and currently. Sign up on the poster outside the Sanctuary or just show up!
Questions to Mark Jaede at
adult.ed@fumcscr.org
Movie Mavens
All women of the church are invited to become a Movie Maven. We attend faith-based movies when we know of one at the Parkwood Theater. We don't go every week, but go when something appeals to the group.
Not meeting in December.
Prayer Shawls
1st & 3rd Wednesdays each month at 5pm in church library
This group works on prayer, baptismal, and confirmation shawls as well as hats, scarves and mittens for local schools and charities.
Q Source
Our intention: To create a brave and safer space for Gender and Sex Diverse people of faith, as well as those who are seeking or questioning and desire to find community. LFQS seeks to accomplish this by providing opportunities for relationship building, rest, relaxation, recreation and mindful resistance. Q Source also provides educational and support opportunities for allies and accomplices within the Love First United Methodist Church community.
No December events planned.
UM Men's Group
2nd Tuesday each month at 6pm in fellowship hall *MOVED TO DEC. 16th
They meet each month around a meal to discuss local project and fund projects where we see need in the community, most recently we supported Pathways 4 Youth and Habitat for Humanity.
Each year they sponsor the World Famous Pancake Supper on the 2nd Tuesday of October.
United Women in Faith
Sarah Circle - 2nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30pm
Susanna Wesley Circle - 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm
Fellowship at Drake's Restaurant - 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:30am
Women meet each month for Bible Study or program as well as fellowship.
*Christmas Party MOVED TO DEC. 16th
The Well
2nd and 4th Mondays at 5:30pm in church library
This group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. They will begin reading Everybody Always by Bob Goff.
