Adult Ministry
Philosophy of Spiritual Education
God gave us the ability to learn and grow for we are beings animated by the breath or Spirit of God. In Old Testament terms, we are living nephesh made in the image of God. As spiritual educators, we seek to help out others celebrate their beauty and learn how to live as children of God. Spiritual education helps us on our spiritual journey as we strive to know more about God and our part to play in this dramatic stage called life.
Spiritual Formation
It involves engaging in a shared vision as transformative learner as we journey together in a community that extends beyond us.
Adult Spiritual Formation Opportunities
Adult Classes meet on Sunday. Some of meet at 9am-9:45am before worship and others meet from 11:15am-noon after morning worship. These classes begin the third Sunday in September and run through the Sunday before Thanksgiving and then pick back up the third Sunday in January and run through the Sunday before Easter. They do not meet on Holy Communion Sundays which are the first Sunday of the month. The names of the four classes are below. Hover over the pictures to see their descriptions.
Sun. 11:15am class. Current topic: Farewell Discourses of Jesus
This class is about exploring faith, theology, and the Bible with thought provoking discussions and engagement.
Sun. 9am class. Current topic: What we can learn from women in the scripture.
This class seeks knowledge on the power of God’s love as they gain insight while journeying with God.
Sun. 11:15am class. Current topic: TBA
Those in this group are on a creative search for spiritual truth found in prayer, theology, self-reflection, art, music, dance, and other creative means.
Sun. 11:15am class. Current topic: Book Study on “As a Man Thinketh”
This group asks questions and seeks answers on their spiritual journeys as they self-reflect and share their life experiences.
Bible Study
In addition to Sunday Spiritual Formation, we offer in-depth studies, including Tuesday and Thursday evening Bible Studies. These special interest spiritual study classes occur periodically during the year and are announced in the weekly newsletter, Sunday worship bulletin, and calendar.
Fellowship Time Together
CUMC enjoys having fun and getting to know one another. We plan and participate in different kinds of themed fellowships that allow us to enjoy each other’s company as we sit around the table eating and engaging in delightful conversation.
Join us for this special times of eating together, fellowship, and spiritual growth. You can check out our calendar to see when these events are scheduled.
United Methodist Women
UMW: This ministry provides multiple ways for you to connect with a variety of women spiritually, emotionally, and socially as you grow in Christ and with each other. The UMW are dedicated and give of themselves continually. As a sisterhood, they act in faith tackling the hard work of the world without hesitation.
Other Opportunities for Adults on Sundays
Hospitality: Our church is all about hospitality. We have opportunities for volunteers to show hospitality to others by being a greeter, an usher, working with Sunday Fellowship Time, and by helping at our Welcome Table.
Music: Join our lovely Choir, Praise Band, and Hand bell Choir.
Technology and Creative Ability: Our adults with technological skills put their creative talents to good use by helping create and maintain the church’s website, social media presence, live streaming our service, working our sound board, helping with advertising and communications.
Mission and Ministries
Food Pantry: Help with our Food Pantry every Wednesday from 3:30pm-5:30pm as we do our best to serve others.
Other Mission Opportunities: Be part of all the ways we extend a helping hand throughout the year, like participating in our CROP walk, Operation Christmas, Backpacks for Kids, and much more.
Ministry Groups: Join one of our ministry groups that helps our church continue to be a beacon of light, like our Landscaping Ministry Group, Flower Ministry, Care Ministry, and much more. Click button below to see other Ministry Groups.
