It was rare to see Jesus teaching a single individual. Most of the time, Jesus taught within a group of people. Thus, it is important for us to learn in community. Consider taking part in Sunday School, the Pastors' Bible Study, short-term and long-term studies, and more to learn from the Christ found in community and from each other.
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Adult Sunday School classes meet in person from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. A few of our classes also offer Zoom. Childcare is available during the Sunday School hour and during both worship services. Expand the sections below to learn more about our class offerings. If you would like to join a class, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( or 757-229-1771, x258), and he'll get you connected to the class leaders.
A SHORT TERM SUNDAY SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
EMBRACING FORGIVENESS - An Advent Spiritual Practice
When: Sundays, 9:30-10:30am, beginning Sunday, November 24, 2024
Where: Rm 103
The holiday season is a time of connection, gathering with family and friends (and maybe even navigating tricky relationships). Do you find yourself wrestling with forgiveness with particular loved ones, whether it's offering it or seeking it? Embracing Forgiveness is a special opportunity to dive deeper into understanding what forgiveness truly means — what it is, what it isn't, and practical ways to step into the process.
We warmly invite anyone not currently engaged in a Sunday School class or Small Group to join this meaningful experience. Space is limited, so be sure to express your interest soon!
Questions? Contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ) or Pastor Meghan Roth Clayton ( ).
ALDERSGATE FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL
Aldersgate Fellowship meets in Wesley Hall and is currently exploring various topics.
BISHOP MCKENDREE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Named for an early WUMC pastor who later became a bishop, this class meets in Rm 102. They are currently discussing videos about the Dead Sea Scrolls.
MARVIN WILLARD SUNDAY SCHOOL
This class meets in Room 174.The Marvin Willard Sunday School invites you to join them in their current study, Down to Earth, by Mike Slaughter & Rachel Billups.
They are named for their long-time leader, Marvin Willard.
They are named for their long-time leader, Marvin Willard.
PERSPECTIVES SUNDAY SCHOOL
The class usually meets in Rm 171, and it is a class invites discovery and diversity of thought as we deepen our faith. This group is designed to meet the needs of our growing church with working-age adults with or without family responsibilities, but it is open to all.
SEARCHERS SUNDAY SCHOOL
Searchers Class meets in Room 303 and via Zoom.
Currently, they are studying Christmas Letters by Magrey DeVega but will begin Amy-Jill Levine's study of The Gospel of Mark on January 5.
WALKING THE FOOTSTEPS SMALL GROUP
A Small Group experience for a deepened experience of the Christian journey of faith as participants support one another. This group is currently meeting in the Den.
If you are interested in starting a Small Group or Sunday School Class, please contact Troy Sims at .
CHILDREN & YOUTH
NURSERY
Nursery care is available at both the 8:15am and 11:00am services, as well as during the Sunday School hour, for children Pre-K and younger. Your little ones can be dropped off and picked up in our Seedlings Classroom found on the 1st floor down the hall from our Sanctuary. Not sure where that is? No worries! Just follow the signs or ask one of our greeters!
Our paid nursery staff and volunteers have years of childcare experience, are fully background checked, and trained according to Safe Sanctuaries best practices. *Safe Sanctuaries is a program developed by the United Methodist Church to protect children and vulnerable adults. To view WUMC’s policy tailored to our local context, see below.
GODLY PLAY
We welcome kids K - 5th grade to our Godly Play circle during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:30am). This is a time to slow down and spend time with God in sacred story, wondering, and creative response. This hour together focuses on forming our youngest disciples in the stories of the people of God so that they can see how God has always been with us and is always with them. Your family can be a part of Godly Play anytime, no sign up or registration required. Parents can drop off and pick up in the Children's Worship room (in the hallway behind the sanctuary), and we encourage adults to try out the Perspectives Class (Rm. 171) at the same time.
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP
At Williamsburg UMC, we design worship for all ages to respond and grow in deeper relationship with the God who is always reaching out to us in love. Following the Moment of Teaching during the 11am service, our children grades K-4 are invited to Children’s Worship. We’ll gather in the Children’s Worship Space next to the sanctuary to explore a Bible story, sing songs, and respond to God through crafts and games. Kids will return to the sanctuary to sit with their families following the sermon.
YOUTH STUDY
Join us every Sunday from 12:30-2:00 pm in the Youth Room for an exciting blend of faith, fun, and fellowship. We start by playing games and sharing a meal before exploring a Bible story through study, creativity, prayer, and wondering how God is calling us to love our neighbors.
Please contact Zach Griggs ( or 757-229-1771, x 251) for questions regarding children and youth ministries.
We are a Safe Sanctuaries church, to view our policy, see below.
