As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.
Proverbs 27:17
At First Washington UMC, we strive to make connections through small groups. We have offerings of in-person and online groups. For more information on how to get connected, please reach out to our Connect Coordinator, Julie Dotson at connectionsbalance@gmail.com or Shara Neubert at sharawillming@gmail.com.
Adult Small Groups & Fellowship Opportunities
Christianity and World Religions
When: Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm
July 12-August 23 (no class on August 9)
Where: first floor classroom at church
Study: Christianity and World Religions by Adam Hamilton
Essential beliefs, historical information, and key dates of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism will be discussed in addition to similarities and differences to Christianity. The goal is to come away with a better understanding of other religions so that we may be led to better fulfill Jesus's command to "love our neighbors as ourselves".
Contact: Patty Giebink
patty@firstwashingtonumc.org
July 12-August 23 (no class on August 9)
Where: first floor classroom at church
Study: Christianity and World Religions by Adam Hamilton
Essential beliefs, historical information, and key dates of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism will be discussed in addition to similarities and differences to Christianity. The goal is to come away with a better understanding of other religions so that we may be led to better fulfill Jesus's command to "love our neighbors as ourselves".
Contact: Patty Giebink
patty@firstwashingtonumc.org
Wiser Together
When: Sunday mornings from 10:45am - 12:00pm
Where: Last classroom on the left at church
Study: Hearing God-Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
A look at various questions such as:
- How do we hear God's voice?
- How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious?
- What role does the bible play?
- What if what God says to us is unclear?
Contact: Julie Dotson 314-805-9544
Where: Last classroom on the left at church
Study: Hearing God-Developing a Conversational Relationship with God by Dallas Willard
A look at various questions such as:
- How do we hear God's voice?
- How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious?
- What role does the bible play?
- What if what God says to us is unclear?
Contact: Julie Dotson 314-805-9544
Veteran's PTSD
Support Group
When: 1st Tuesday of the month from 6:00-7:00pm
Where: Exit 11 Coffee Shop at 14th St. and Jefferson St. in Washington
For information please contact Fred Gardner at docgardnerfmf@yahoo.com or 248-515-4862
Where: Exit 11 Coffee Shop at 14th St. and Jefferson St. in Washington
For information please contact Fred Gardner at docgardnerfmf@yahoo.com or 248-515-4862