When:  Begins Wednesday, Nov 29 from 7:00-8:30pm in person & Thursday, Nov 30 from 10:30-12:00pm via Zoom

Advent is a time of reflective self-searching as a means of preparing for the birth (and re-birth) of Christ in our lives. So, join Pastor Dave as he uses Will Willimon's book, Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, to help guide this time of reflection to find the God who not only cares about us but is willing to show up among us and do something with us, here and now.

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Our group will resume January 28th with a study on United Methodism. Questions? Contact Pastor Meghan Roth-Clayton (mclayton@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x261)

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When:  Sundays, beginning October 22, 4:00-5:30pm

Where:  Rm 174

Find support, fellowship and hope among others experiencing grief. Using Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s book Understanding Your Grief and the accompanying journal, retired United Methodist pastor Rev. David Hindman and Stephen Ministry Leader Nancy Rivero will guide you through a 5-week series, beginning on Sunday, October 22 and ending Sunday, November 19.  Registration for this class has closed. Group has extended to December 3rd.

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

12/03: The Apostle Paul’s Immortal Words with Hasbrouck Hughes

12/10: Christmas Symbols and Hymns with Dick Soulen

12/17: Christmas with Jan Boykin

12:31: Jewish-Christian Relations Since Vatican II with Kendall Soulen

1/07: The Wisdom & Worship of the Magi with Rick Cason

1/14: The Marks of True Wisdom with Bob Parsons

1/21: A Discerning Mind with Zach Griggs

1/28: All Glory to God with Tom Joyce

Where: Room 174

New Study - Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience

Join the Marvin Willard Adult Sunday School Class to consider breaking down the barriers that prevent us from experiencing the fullness of love, hope, joy, and peace in Christ in our lives and in the world around us. The promises God offers to us makes this longing for fullness a reality, inviting us to claim those promises for ourselves this Advent in preparation for Christmas as well as the Christian year.

Where: Room 309 and via Zoom

New Study - While We Wait: Living the Questions of Advent

Prepare for the coming of Christ again into your heart with this new study. Coming from a fresh angle, make time in Advent to connect with your own faith questions. Together with others, go deeper into the different levels in which we engage God through real-life struggles and questions that are a legitimate part of Advent's spiritual exploration.

Where: Room 110

12/03: Church Basement Songs By Rev. Kirk Mariner

12/10: Guest speaker, David Hindman

12/17: Guest speaker, David Hindman

Where: Room 171

A Small Group experience considering healthy boundaries in life while supporting each other.

While this small group is full and no longer accepting new members, if you are interested in a similar offering, please, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).

Where: Room 171

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