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Our Life Together<\/h1>
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New friends are invited to pop-in on any of these classes or activities during their scheduled times.
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Study and Fellowship Groups<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sundays<\/h2>
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10am in Rooms 102\/104 + Gym<\/span>

“SonShine” Hour<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Fun time for kids of all ages! We do arts + crafts, music, and games in the gym. “SonShine” Hour is a continuation of the fun we had in Children’s Church<\/a> from 9:20-10:00am.

Leader:<\/strong> Heather Taylor<\/p>

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10am in Bride’s Room<\/span>

Youth Sunday School<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Middle and High School students meet each Sunday morning and at other times throughout the month to grow in relationship with God and each other.

Leader<\/strong>: Tyler Steele<\/p>

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10am in room 106<\/span>

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A spirited group that use a variety of study styles, including video and discussion.  They are of all ages and stages in life, so anyone will feel welcome.

Current Study<\/strong>: Breathing Underwater<\/em> by Richard Rohr.

Leader<\/strong>: Marjeanne Rutt<\/p>

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10am in room 110<\/span>

Discovery
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We are a reconciling fellowship who enjoy lively and intellectual discussions on a variety of topics. Also pool parties.

Current Study<\/strong>: Prayer by Philip Yancey
Leader<\/strong>: Alison Norman
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10am in Room 114<\/span>

Joshua Class<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

We are a friendly – open to anyone – community whose lessons focus on scripture.

Current Study:<\/strong> The Joshua Class is currently studying the latest season of The Chosen.<\/em>
Leader<\/strong>: Bobby Callison<\/p>

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10am in room 103<\/span>

Seekers<\/h4><\/div>

Seekers is a community of mutual support for parents with college-aged children.  This class is an organized, open discussion with topics that range from the Bible to relationships.  They have a sense of humor and have social gatherings outside of class.

Current Study<\/strong>: Book of Mark and Adam Hamilton
Leader<\/strong>: Mei Beth Shepherd<\/p>

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3-4:30pm in Conference Room 105<\/span>

Social Justice Book Study<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

The Social Justice Book Study group is currently reading Disability Visibility by Alice Wong.<\/a>

The study will meet 2\/1, 2\/15, 3\/1, 3\/8, 3\/22, and 3\/29.

All are welcome to join.

Leader<\/strong>: Dee Susong<\/p>

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5-7pm in the Youth Center<\/span>

Sunday Evening Youth Group<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Most Sunday evenings, middle and high school age youth gather for games, study, fellowship, and fun.

Before making a plan to come to Sunday Evening Youth Group, check our Youth Ministry page to see what our group is up to. Sometimes we meet earlier, hit the road for events, or miss a Sunday if we’re out-of-town for a Mission Trip or retreat.

Leader<\/strong>: Tyler Steele<\/p>

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8am in the Upper Room (Family Life Center)<\/span>

Men’s Prayer Breakfast<\/h4><\/div>

Every Wednesday at 8am, United Methodist Men gather for breakfast, fellowship, and prayer.

Current Study<\/strong>: Longitudinal Study on the Health Effects of Weekly Bacon Consumption
Leader<\/strong>: Mike Wray<\/p>

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9:30am in the FLC Gym<\/span>

Pickleball<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

We are a diverse and welcoming group of all skillsets and ages who gather on Wednesday mornings for fellowship and fun. New and experienced players all welcome! (Pickleball is currently on summer hiatus and resumes August 6th, 2025.)


Leader<\/strong>: Tyler Steele<\/p>

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10am in Room 114 and on Zoom<\/span>

Thursday Women’s Bible Study <\/h4><\/div>

This group of women meets in-person and online each week to study the scriptures as well as books designed to help participants grow in faith and develop into increasingly mature Christians.

Current Study<\/strong>: Luke: Gut-Level Compassion by Lisa Harper.

Leaders<\/strong>: Paulette Payne<\/p>

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6-7:15 in the Art Gallery<\/span>

Stretch and Dance<\/h4><\/div>

All are welcome! No Experience needed.

Come wearing comfortable clothing you can move around in.

Leader<\/strong>: Heather Taylor<\/p>

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Every Third Thursday in the Wesley Chapel at 7pm<\/span>

Monthly Service of Prayer and Praise<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

Every Third Thursday, all are invited to gather for a smaller, more intimate worship gathering featuring shared reflection, prayer, communion, and song.


Leader<\/strong>: Nancy Collins<\/p>

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9:30 – 11am in the Sanctuary<\/span>

Stretch and Dance<\/h4><\/div>

All are welcome. No experience necessary!

Come wearing comfortable clothing you can move around in.

Leader<\/strong>: Heather Taylor<\/p>

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