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Adult Ministry

Then Jesus said ... “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” - John 8:31-32

Learning Communities

We are pleased to offer short-term classes and seminars on a variety of subjects throughout the year. Topics may include spiritual formation, Bible study, theology, personal growth, parenting, marriage enrichment, and others as they arise.
These groups, formed by common interest, offer opportunities to meet new people in the church and community and often span generations, thus adding to the richness of the experience. 

Registrations and payments, if any, are online through Fellowship One.

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  • BIG Sunday School  •  July 7 - July 28
        When & Where: Sun  •  July 7 - July 28  •  9:45 - 10:45 am  •  Coleman Family Hall
        Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill, Rev. Allison Jean, Rev. Cheryl Bishop, Rev. Scott Luginbill
        Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

    Deepen your understanding of what we, as United Methodists, believe with some of our FUMCR pastors each Sunday morning in July! This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H. Willimon will guide our discussion. Feel free to purchase the book, but it's not necessary.

        Registration not Required Registration Deadline: None
  • Enneagram Basics  •  Aug 4, 11, 18
        When & Where: Sun  •  Aug 4, 11, 18  •  3pm - 5pm  •  Mays Hall
        Led by: Stacey Ruff, Chestnut/Paes Certified Enneagram Teacher and Coach
        Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

    Join us for three two-hour classes to learn the basics of of the Enneagram - Centers of Intelligence, basics of the nine types, motivations, triggers, instincts, and subtypes.

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration Deadline: August 1
  • Pastor's Book Study: This We Believe  •  Sept 8 - Sept 29
        When & Where: Sun  •  Sept 8 - Sept 29  •  9:45-10:45am  •  Coleman Family Hall
        Led by: FUMCR Pastors
        Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

    What does it mean to be a United Methodist? What do we as United Methodists believe? In this four-week study of This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by Bishop William H. Willimon, our pastors will help you better understand our Wesleyan beliefs and focus on scripture, faith, tradition, and practice. Please purchase the book prior to the first meeting.

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration Deadline: Sept 5
  • Pastor's Book Study: Universal Christ  •  Sept 10-24, Oct 1, 15, 22
        When & Where: Tue  •  Sept 10-24, Oct 1, 15, 22  •  6-7:30pm  •  Room 205
        Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
        Childcare: No

    In this seminal theological work, Richard Rohr redefines how we might look at "the Christ." Our understanding of Christ has developed from personal perspective, restricted by culture and experience. Rohr argues that Christ is the unfolding of God’s work in the world, where we discover that we are never separated from God. Please purchase the book prior to the first meeting.

        REGISTER ONLINE Registration Deadline: Sept 3
  • Retreat: Using the Enneagram for Transformation  •  Sept 27-29
        When & Where: Sun, Fri, Sat  •  Sept 27-29  •  7pm Friday - 11am Sunday  •  Prothro Retreat Center
        Led by: Stacey Ruff, LPC, & Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
        Childcare: No

    Join us for a weekend retreat and take a deep dive into your Enneagram number. This interactive weekend will push and guide you to begin to self-observe the ways your ego/personality limits you. You will be given tools to help counteract the strong, mostly unconscious, impulses that drive your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The following topics will be covered: motivations, personality patterns and how to address them, childhood patterns, defense mechanisms, instincts and subtypes, using your arrows for growth, and passion/Virtue and mental fixation/Holy Idea.

    Participants must know their Enneagram number.

    Cost: $225 each for dual occupancy, $275 each for single occupancy (limited availability)
    Includes: lodging, linens, four meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast), and snacks

     
        REGISTER ONLINE Registration Deadline: Sept 20
Events for Adults
 
The Wonderful World of Jesus Discussion Guide

Spark conversations with these engaging questions.

BIG Sunday School

Sundays at 9:45am in July

Blood Drive

Sun, July 21, 8am-12:30pm, FUMCR Parking Lot

Ohana Luau

Sun, Aug 4, 9:45 am - 1 pm, Youth Worship Space & Coleman Family Hall

School Supply and Backpack Distribution at FUMCR Partner Schools

Tues, Aug 6, Multiple Volunteer Slots Available at Mark Twain and Dover Elementary


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