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.
Click a class name below to learn more!
ALDERSGATE FELLOWSHIP SUNDAY SCHOOL
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.
To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
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.
To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
BISHOP MCKENDREE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets in Rm 102.
This class, named for a former pastor who became a bishop, usually does video-based studies that they will discuss. To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
MARVIN WILLARD SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets in Room 174.
Named for a beloved former class teacher, this class tends do to 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.
Join them for their current series. . .
BETWEEN THE TESTAMENTS - Marvin Willard Sunday School
October 19 through November 16, 9:30-10:30am | Rm 174
In our printed, Protestant Bibles, the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi. The New Testament starts with the book of Matthew. These are usually separated by a few pages of indexing information or essentially blank pages. Join the Marvin Willard Sunday School Class as Ray Morgan walks the class through the time period of tumultuous history between the testaments that includes empires, tyrants, conflicts, cultures, and religions playing out on the stage we often call the Holy Land.
To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
This class is named for their long-time leader, Marvin Willard.
Named for a beloved former class teacher, this class tends do to 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.
Join them for their current series. . .
BETWEEN THE TESTAMENTS - Marvin Willard Sunday School
October 19 through November 16, 9:30-10:30am | Rm 174
In our printed, Protestant Bibles, the Old Testament ends with the book of Malachi. The New Testament starts with the book of Matthew. These are usually separated by a few pages of indexing information or essentially blank pages. Join the Marvin Willard Sunday School Class as Ray Morgan walks the class through the time period of tumultuous history between the testaments that includes empires, tyrants, conflicts, cultures, and religions playing out on the stage we often call the Holy Land.
To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
This class is named for their long-time leader, Marvin Willard.
PERSPECTIVES SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets in Room 171.
This is a class that 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. To get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
SEARCHERS SUNDAY SCHOOL
Meets in Room 303 and via Zoom.
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!
Join them for their next series. . .
UNDISTRACTED: CAPTURE YOUR PURPOSE, REDISCOVER YOUR JOY
5 Sundays beginning October 26, 9:30-10:30am | Rm 303
Join the Searchers Sunday School in using Bob Goff's book, Undistracted, to consider what it looks like to live a beautiful and purposeful life rather than drifting aimlessly from one season to the next. You'll be encouraged to fix your eyes on Jesus and harness life's distractions so you can find joy despite your circumstances.
VOICES OF ADVENT
4 Sundays starting Nov 30, 9:30-10:30am | Rm 303
Searchers Sunday School invites you to listen to the voices of Advent in preparation for Christ's coming! Listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future. Listen to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah. Listen to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’ birth. Listen to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns. From each you’ll hear hope. Get a copy of the book and join in the discussion!
For more info or to get connected to the class leaders, contact Deacon Troy Sims ( ).
WALKING THE FOOTSTEPS SMALL GROUP
Meets in Room 160
A Small Group experience for a deepened experience of the Christian journey of faith as participants support one another.
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 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.
