21Jul
THE POWERS THAT BE - Summer 2026 Book Study
Every other Tuesday, from 06/09/2026 to 08/18/2026, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
link to small groups
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our Adult Sunday School classes meet in person from 9:30-10:30am on Sunday mornings. Childcare is available during the Sunday School hour and during all 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, x108), and he'll connect you to the class leaders. Some classes are available via Zoom.
ALDERSGATE FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL
This class meets in Wesley Hall.
This class covers a wide variety of topics in a lecture format with coffee and treat each week. They also spend time singing each week and joining in prayer. Various class members as well as guest speakers teach throughout the year. This class, named for a former pastor who became a bishop, usually does a video-based studies that they will discuss. For more information or to get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims.
Join them through the rest of the summer for a wide variety of topics!
BISHOP McKENDREE SUNDAY SCHOOL
This class meets in Room 102.
Named for a former WUMC pastor who became a Bishop, this class tends to use videos to foster discussion. The Great Courses are a favorite discussion starter. To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims.
They are currently on Summer Break, but they'll return in September. They invite you to join them then for a study of Marc Zvi Brettler and Amy-Jill Levine's The Bible With and Without Jesus starting September 20. More info will be available about that as we get closer to September.
MARVIN WILLARD SUNDAY SCHOOL
This class meets in Room 174.
Named for a beloved former class teacher, this class tends to do studies that focus more on books of the Bible but with supplemental materials such as books and videos. Although there is often an element of lecture from a session leader or a video, they also have conversation. Favorite authors that they like to study include Adam Hamilton and Amy-Jill Levine. They also sometimes have guest speakers. To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims.
The class is currently studying Parables: Putting Jesus' Stories in Their Place by Josh Scott through July 26.
For 6 Sundays beginning Aug 2, the Marvin Willard Sunday School class will be reading and discussing the book BREAKING THE CODE: Understanding the Book of Revelation.
The Book of Revelation contains passages of great beauty and comfort, as well as passages that can strike us as bizarre, bewildering, and sometimes frightening if one does not understand the symbolism. You're invited to this study that provides a trustworthy guide to this important biblical book presented in a non-academic style but that counters the false interpretation shared in pop culture and the popular "left behind" series.
SEARCHERS SUNDAY SCHOOL
This class meets in Room 303.
This class likes to use various resources that include at least a study book but often video as well. Favorite authors include Magrey deVega, Adam Hamilton, and Amy-Jill Levine. Various class participants take turns leading the discussion, and this class loves to discuss! For more info or to get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims (
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Searchers Sunday School class will be focusing on the book FIERCE: Women of the Bible Who Changed the World by Jennifer Cowart.
You're invited for 6 Sundays beginning, July 19, to look at lesser-known female characters in the Bible and the ways they changed the world by living into God’s calling, including: the midwives of Egypt (Shiphrah and Puah); Deborah; Naaman's slave girl; the Woman at the Well; Lois and Eunice; and Dorcas.
You're invited for 6 Sundays beginning, July 19, to look at lesser-known female characters in the Bible and the ways they changed the world by living into God’s calling, including: the midwives of Egypt (Shiphrah and Puah); Deborah; Naaman's slave girl; the Woman at the Well; Lois and Eunice; and Dorcas.
If you are interested in starting a Small Group or Sunday School Class, please contact Deacon Troy Sims at .
This Week
23Jul
Summer 2026 Book Study
Every other Thursday, from 06/11/2026 to 08/20/2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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 our Safe Sanctuaries policy developed 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 at the button below or call 757-229-1771, x 251 with questions regarding children and youth ministries.
We are a Safe Sanctuaries church, to view our policy, see below.
