first connect wednesdays
Contact: Trevor Dancer
When: Monthly on a Wednesday - No First Connect in April
Dinner: 5:30pm in the Lobby All-Age Group Activities: 6pm
First Connect Wednesdays is a great way to get to know your church family by sharing a meal and gathering together in inter-generational groups for a fun activity.
contemplative Prayer group
Contact: Virginia Brizendine
Location: Zoom
Time: 7:00pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month
This is a time to grow deeper in your practice of prayer with the guidance of our Contemplative Prayer group leader, Virginia Brizendine. All are welcome! Reach out to the church office to receive a Zoom link for the next meeting.
Good Grief Gathering
Contact: Julie Shiery
Location: Memorial Park or Zoom, depending on weather
Time: 10:00am on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month
The Good Grief Gathering is a safe place to share your grief journey with others who are walking a similar path. Anyone is welcome to attend - please contact Julie or the church office if you have any questions.
pickleball
Contact: Karen Taylor
Location: Gym
Time: 5:00pm on Sundays & 5:30pm on Tuesdays
Whether you're well-versed in pickleball or you think it would be fun to learn, we invite you to our Pickleball Night every Sunday at 5pm and Tuesday at 5:30pm in the FUMC gym! Invite a friend, and... first come, first "serve!"
Women’s Bible Study
Contact: Virginia Brizendine or Pastor Karen
Location: Zoom
Time: 6:30pm on Tuesdays
The Women’s Bible Study group shares personal stories from the past week, spends time in the Bible, and prays for one another. If you are interested, you may also join the group’s Facebook group page. This Bible study is open to women of all ages. If you think a young girl can participate in a Bible study, she is welcome, no matter her age. If you are looking to connect intimately with women of all ages and study God’s word, this group is perfect for you!
Monday Morning Men’s Group
Contact: Jerry Kelly
Location: Coffee Zone, 130 E. High Street
Time: Mondays, at approximately 6:30-7:30am
(if you are there at 6:30, you may be the first one there!)
This is a small group of men who come together each week to discuss a variety of personal and spiritual topics, but the main focus is the sermon and scripture from the previous weekend’s worship services. The group is diverse and welcomes all men.
FUMC Book Club
Contact: Carol Harris (636-3026)
Location: Zoom
Time: First Sunday of the Month at 3:00pm (unless it is a holiday)
The club reads one book a month; topics range from classics and modern fiction to biography and history. Monthly meetings provide an opportunity to discuss the book, share ideas and insights, and spend some quality time in fellowship; the group is smaller than 12 and includes a variety of ages. Click here for more information!
Members of the New Ruth Circle of UWF
United Women in Faith
JCFUMC is blessed to have numerous Circle Groups under the umbrella of the United Women in Faith (Formerly United Methodist Women). UWF is the largest international denominational faith organization for women. Our mission is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for social justice. Members raise millions each year for programs and projects related to women, children and youth in the United States and around the world.
Circle Info: Contacts
Rachel Circle: Ann Maxwell & Carol Schmidt
Ruth Circle: Sarah Hamilton
eLizabeth Circle: Juanita Rampy
Lunch bunch
Contact: Marylin Durk
Location: Room 107
Time: 2nd Wednesday of Month at 12:00pm
This group of 20-25 women meets once each month over lunch to share in fellowship, have a devotion and light lunch, and complete a service project. These projects include making fleece blankets for hospital, nursing home, and homebound members; preparing Santa Sacks for JC Day Care children; providing Bibles for Methodist Early Learning graduates; and baptismal blankets. One of their big projects each year is hosting the Christmas banquet for senior adults. The mission of the Lunch Bunch is to be a loving connection to the babies, children and older adults of the Church. Women of all ages are welcome!
Beta
Time: Sundays at 9:00am, Community Room
Beta is an all ages, open discussion group that puts contemporary issues and news events in dialogue with faith. This group will help participants think about how faith might influence our understanding and perception about modern events. Discussions will range from the war in Ukraine, the Missouri legislature, March Madness, gun regulation, immigration, and any other topic that is in the headlines. This is not a group that seeks to convert one's political or social affiliation, but rather a group that intentionally learns to utilize the lens of faith to examine topics we are discussing everywhere else in our culture. No sign up needed - just show up!
Fisherman
Contact: Lonnie Schneider & John Cochran
Time: Sunday Mornings at 9:50am, Room 107
The majority of class members fall into the 50+ demographic but all ages are welcome. We are a lively, fun and warm group that welcomes you with open arms!
Odyssey
Contact: Ann Maxwell
Time: Sundays at 9:45am, Room 301
The Odyssey Sunday school class has 25-30 members aged in their 50s-70s. Members consist of couples as well as singles. The class leaders rotate monthly. Lessons are primarily taken from videos of Adam Hamilton’s sermon series at Church of the Resurrection with various other studies alternating between books and other video lessons. The class has at least two seasonal parties a year. The primary function of the class, besides in-depth studies, is the friendships, support, and care and concern shown for each other. The Odyssey class is a diverse group, caring for one another in Christian love and fellowship.
Chancel Choir
Contact: Amelia Lufkin
Location: Choir Room, 101
Time: 6:30-8:00pm, Wednesdays from mid-August through May and 8:00am on Sundays
The Chancel Choir shares music for the 8:30am Sunday morning worship service along with an annual Christmas Cantata, and other special performances throughout the year. Choir is open to people of all ages. If you love choral music and using your voice to worship, the Chancel Choir is for you!
Time Out for Seniors
Contact: Brett McGowan Location: Room 107 Time: 11:30am, every third Thursday of the month
The Time Out group encourages senior adults to come together for lunchtime programs, travel, and celebrations. Anyone is invited to schedule an informational program for Time Out, and the church staff will provide a meal, set up and clean up for the day’s program. Sign Up Here or call the Church Office at 573-635-6886.
BELL CHOIR
Contact: Pam Cochran
Location: Room 109D
Time: 5:15pm, Wednesdays during the school year
The bell choir welcomes people of all ages to join them in learning to play these precious objects and performing at all four services four times a year. An ability to count to four is essential; ability to read music is helpful, but not necessary.