Young adults are invited to a dinner out on April 24 at 6:30pm. Questions? Contact Pastor Meghan Roth-Clayton (mclayton@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x261). 

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Sundays beginning April 14, 9:30-10:30am  |  Rm 303

Join the Searchers Sunday School Class for a study of the book of James to discover the genuine markers of true faith, develop new practices of spiritual maturity, and discover how much God treasures you. For more or to get connected to the class, contact Deacon Troy (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Sundays through May 5th at 9:30am  |  Room 171

Take part in Perspectives, our new adult Sunday School 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. This class will begin with a study of Leslie Weatherhead's book, The Will of God, that digs deep into what is and what ISN'T God's will. For more or to get connected to the class, contact Deacon Troy (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Sundays at 9:30am |  Room 174
Join the Marvin Willard Sunday School for a study of the early years of the Jewish nation after the Exodus. The study will help you get into the Bible by providing historical and cultural context as well as insights into the Hebrew language. It also gives you insight into life application as individuals and a community of faith. For more or to get connected to the class, contact Deacon Troy (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

More info coming soon, but check back for more on an upcoming study of 1 Corinthians with Pastor Dave Rochford and Deacon Troy Sims. For questions, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

When: Second Tuesday of every month from 3:30 - 4:30pm

Where: Room 174

For caregivers taking care of loved ones with various forms of dementia. You don’t have to travel this journey alone. Please join us for information and support.

Each Fall, WUMC offers long-term, in-depth studies of the Bible that focus not only on studying Scripture but also on developing deeper covenant relationships with God and each other, which leads to more fruitful discipleship. Some examples of studies offered in the past (and that may be offered in the future include):

• Covenant Bible Study
  This 24-week in-depth group Bible Study invites participants to read and discuss the Bible together to learn how to love God and each other better. Participants will study the entire story of the Bible while considering the covenant God creates with us, inviting us to live into and trust that covenant as a community. 
  Prerequisite: None
  
  
• Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
  This first in the Disciple series serves as the basis for all other studies in the Disciple family that follow. Over the course of 34 weeks, this covers some 80% of the Bible, following the biblical story from Creation to the New Jerusalem. We have started using the aforementioned Covenant Bible Study in place of Disciple I as the prerequisite for the following classes.
  Prerequisite: None
  
  
• Disciple II: Into the Word Into the World
  This 32-week study offers a deep examination of Genesis, Exodus, Luke, and Acts, emphasizing the rhythm of coming to God and going for God – approaching all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service. 
  We recommend that you take Covenant or Disciple I before Disciple II.
  
  
• Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
  In the Old Testament Prophets and the Letters of Paul, this 32-week study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. 
  We recommend that you take Covenant or Disciple I before Disciple III.
  
  
• Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life
  The phrase, “under the tree of life,” conveys the promise of finding shelter, security, and rest in God’s love. In this 32-week study of Old Testament writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, and Jude, and finally Revelation, participants will see the entire process of living toward final completion of rest and reward. 
  We recommend that you take Covenant or Disciple I before Disciple IV.
  
  
• Jesus in the Gospels
  Known as a “Second Generation Disciple Study,” this 30-week study looks at the four gospels side-by-side asks the question, ”Who is the Jesus that you see?” As a group, participants encounter the Jesus who is both hard to ignore and hard to put in a box. 
  We recommend that you take Covenant or Disciple I before Jesus in the Gospels.
  
  
• Christian Believer: Knowing God With Heart and Mind
  This 30-week study focuses on “orthodox” theology using the Bible along with the writings, symbols and hymns of patriarchs and matriarchs of the Christian faith.
  We recommend that you take Covenant or Disciple I before Christian Believer.

Where: Wesley Hall

This class is primarily enlightened lectures by class members as well as guest speakers. See below for a list of upcoming topics. For more information or to get connect to the class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

04/14/24 - Jesus’ Dinner Party with Rick Cason

04/21/24 - Jesus Prays for His Disciples with Ken Turner

04/28/24 - Jesus Prays for the Church with Neil Bright

05/05/24 - Praying in Distress with Terri Morgan

05/12/24 - A Gentile Woman’s Great Faith with Charles Swadley

05/19/24 - Peter’s Pentecost Sermon with Hasbrouck Hughes

05/26/24 - Power to Witness with Rick Cason

06/02/24 - The Golden Rule for All with Helen Casey-Rutland

06/09/24 - Samaritans Encounter the Messiah with Braxton Allport

06/16/24 - Absalom, My Son Absalom with Don Carlton

06/23/24 - Palestine From World War I to October 7,2023 with Ray Morgan

06/30/24 - Nicene Creed with Dick Soulen

07/07/24 - Nathan & David: Church & State with Dave Rochford

07/14/24 - The Way, the Truth, the Life with Bob Casey

07/21/24 - Our Mission with Jan Boykin

Where: Room 102

Current Study: The Lives of Great Christians

This class usually uses video lessons to generate conversation, relieving the need to prepare before class. For more information or to get connect to the class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Where: Room 174

Current Study:  Journey Through the Bible: Joshua - Judges - Ruth

Join the Marvin Willard Sunday School for a study of the early years of the Jewish nation after the Exodus. The study will help you get into the Bible by providing historical and cultural context as well as insights into the Hebrew language. It also gives you insight into life application as individuals and a community of faith. For more information or to get connect to the class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Where: Room 171
Current Study: The Will of God

This is a class that invites discovery and diversity of thought as we deepen our faith. It is open to all adults but specifically is designed to meet the needs of our growing church with working-age adults with or without family responsibilities. For more information or to get connect to the class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Where: Room 303 and via Zoom

Current Study: JAMES: What You Do Matters

Join the Searchers Sunday School Class for a study of the book of James to discover the genuine markers of true faith, develop new practices of spiritual maturity, and discover how much God treasures you. For more information or to get connect to the class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Where: Room 160

A Small Group experience for a deepened experience of the Christian journey of faith as participants support one another.