christian education
PASTORS' BIBLE STUDY - SPECIAL STUDIES - ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
NURSERY SUNDAY SCHOOL - YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL - CHILDREN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL
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Pastors' Bible Study
THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM
True Comfort for Life & Death, Body & Soul
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The Heidelberg Catechism is a 6-week study on Wednesdays, starting August 30, 7:00-8:30pm via Zoom.
Rev. Hindman invites you to discover the lyricism, elegance, simplicity, and beauty of this deeply personal statement of faith that is also a surprisingly wise guide for life today. Although this is an old document, we Christians believe that the Spirit is alive and at work not only among us but also among both those who preceded and will follow us. Our Christian forebears’ witness from another time has the potential to enrich, broaden, critique, and challenge our faith today.
special studies
WHY WE CAN'T WAIT
The Legacy of 1963 for 2023
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Rev. Dr. Jim Melson, Director of the Cornelius Corps (you may remember him from previous Zoom studies), will be facilitating this 5-week class on Zoom, which will focus on the significant events that took place in the Civil Rights movement in 1963. Using a variety of resources, you'll look at and discuss Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from the Birmingham City Jail, the Medgar Evers assassination, the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church, the assassination of President Kennedy, as well as other 1963 events.
Though not required, you may want to read Martin Luther King's book, WHY WE CAN'T WAIT.
Registration Deadline is September 1 - REGISTER HERE
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COVENANT BIBLE STUDY - CREATING, LIVING, TRUSTING
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This is a 24-week, in-depth study of the entire story of the Bible based around the theme of “covenant.” Together, we’ll learn from our biblical ancestors how to create, live, and trust God's covenant with us, finding ways to live more fully into that Covenant. But more than a Bible study, it's also a time to learn how to do Bible study. No previous study background required.
For more info, contact Deacon Troy Sims (757-229-1771, x258 or tsims@williamsburgumc.org) who will be leading the study.
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EAT WITH JOY
7-Week Study with a former Parish Nurse Mary Kaiser on the book Eat With Joy. Food is often a source of concern and worry. We can become preoccupied with new diet fads or trendy exercise routines. But what if God intended for us to delight in food?
On Sundays, October 1-November 12, Mary Kaiser, former parish nurse, will lead a 7-week study on the text Eat with Joy during the Sunday School hour 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Contact Deacon Troy (tsims@williamsburgumc.org) or Pastor Meghan (mclayton@williamsburgumc.org) with any questions.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR GRIEF
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. Pre-registration is required.
Questions?
Contact Pastor Meghan at 757-229-1771 or mclayton@williamsburgumc.org
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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Journeying from exodus through deuteronomy
FROM THE MARVIN WILLARD ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
A Bible Study
When: Sundays from 9:30-10:30am
Where: Room 174
Through the dimensions of 1) bringing questions to the biblical text, 2) looking at the historical and cultural setting in the original language, and 3) gaining life application for individuals and communities, participants will gain a more full understanding of pivotal points in Scripture to give inspiration for today. For more info or to get connected to the Marvin Willard Adult Sunday School Class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).
INVITATION TO PSALMS
FROM THE SEARCHERS ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
A Bible Study
When: Sundays from 9:30-10:30am
Where: Room 309 or via Zoom
Ever wanted to dive deep into the book of Psalms, considering what they might mean for your life here and now? This Bible study, Invitation to Psalms, is a great opportunity. For more info or to get connected to the Searchers Sunday School Class, contact Deacon Troy Sims (tsims@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x258).
nursery sunday school
We are so excited to share that 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 under. 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! We will have signs posted to make finding your way easy!
In even more exciting news - we’ve hired Kristina Wolf as our Lead Childcare Provider. We invite you to head over to our Staff page to learn more about Kristina!
We are a Safe Sanctuaries church. To view our policy, click here.
YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
We do not currently have Youth Sunday School, but
for information about the Youth Ministry,
please contact Zach Griggs (zgriggs@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x 251).
For more information, visit the Youth Ministries page by clicking here.
We are a Safe Sanctuaries church. To view our policy, click here.
children'S sunday school
We do not currently have Children's Sunday School,
but for questions about our Children's Ministries,
contact Zach Griggs (zgriggs@williamsburgumc.org or 757-229-1771, x 251).
We are a Safe Sanctuaries church. To view our policy, click here.
