Groups
Adult & Young Adult Journey Groups
Join the Discipleship Journey of creating community, transforming lives, and sharing the love of Christ. Joining a Journey Group is a great way to positively impact your faith. There is a place for you in our Journey Groups!
If you aren’t sure which group is right for you, check out our online Group Locator Tool. The tool allows you to use filters to find groups of interest to you and align with your availability.
Let us help you find the group that’s right for you!
Adult Sunday School Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.Sundays at 12:15-1:15 p.m.Martin Room #101 and via Zoom
This Adult Sunday School provides a dedicated time for spiritual growth and fellowship, where you can explore biblical teachings and their practical applications. It’s a welcoming environment for adults to engage in meaningful discussions, ask questions, and enrich their faith.
We have copies of the book for $10 per book. You can purchase your book at the Welcome Desk, in the church office, or on the first day of class.
Contact Dorothy Duensing at office@fumcbirmingham.org for Zoom information.
Faith Builders Adult ClassFacilitated by Karen CarterSundays at 11:00 a.m.Ward Library Room #105 and via Zoom
Meet with us for a lively discussion of the Bible. Our group embraces differences and allows people to share their beliefs in a non-threatening environment. We use the Adult Bible Studies student book which includes scripture passages with 4 to 5 pages to read prior to class.
Contact Karen karen.sue.carter@gmail.com for zoom information.
Christian Classic Book Club
Facilitated by Beverly Hannett-Price
Second Wednesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Stevents Room #216 and via Zoom
About
We will kick off the 2024-25 season by discussing our summer reading assignment, “Beach Music” by Pat Conroy. Led by the incomparable Beverly Hannet-Price, this group offers a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and thoughtful discussion. Everyone is welcome! For any questions, please contact Anne Wilbur at annwilbur18@gmail.com.
Ecclesia
Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.
Sundays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Martin Room #101
Ecclesia is a new Bible-based dialogue and discussion group designed specifically for parents of children and youth, led by Senior Pastor Dr. Boayue. The group meets on Sundays at Birmingham First in the Martin Room. No need to register for the group, just drop in as you are able.
For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link is available—simply email office@fumcbirmingham.org for access. Childcare will be provided during the sessions, making it easier for parents to engage in this enriching spiritual journey. Email btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org to make a reservation for childcare.
Wednesday Multi-age Mom’s Group
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
New and returning moms are invited to join our Wednesday morning Mom’s Group, which meets weekly for encouragement, support, faith formation, and connection with other moms. We start at 9:30 a.m. in room #101 with coffee and conversation. At 10:00 a.m., we split into smaller groups based on the age of your child(ren): one group for moms with children 10 years and younger, and another for moms with children 10 years and older. If you have children in both age ranges, you can choose the group that best suits your needs.
Group Information:
Martin Room #101
This group is for moms parenting children 10 years old and up. If you’d like to join, please contact group facilitators Amy Youn at wolfeam1@yahoo.com and Amanda Pullukat at amandapullukat@gmail.com.
Wright Parlor #104
This group is for moms with children 10 years and younger. To join, please reach out to group facilitator Amy Holton at aholton@fumcbirmingham.org.
Mom’s in the Middle | Group for Middle & High School Moms
Sundays from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Group Information:
We understand that as moms, we’re always navigating the in-between stages of life. This group is especially for moms of middle and high schoolers, though all are welcome. We gather every Sunday evening from 4-6 p.m. in room #214 of the Stevens Media Center, following the Church’s Middle and High School Youth Group & Choir schedule.
While your kids are engaged in their youth activities, join us for fellowship, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Together, we’ll support one another through the joys and challenges of motherhood, while also engaging in volunteerism and mission work within our church community.
Come connect with fellow moms, and let’s journey through life’s middle moments together!
Stevens Room #214
If you’d like to join, please contact group facilitators Leah Blinstrub at leah.blinstrub@gmail.com and Megan Klapp at mklapp@fumcbirmingham.org.
Tuesday Mornings Men’s Group
Facilitated by Ron ReynoldsWednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.Ritter Room #217 and via Zoom
Men of all ages meet for an in-depth, lively, and practical discussion of the Bible and a variety of Christian literature. Email Ron ron.reynolds65@icloud.com for zoom information.
Men’s Bible Study
Facilitated by Eric Pelton
Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Ritter Room #217 and via Zoom
Men of all ages meet for an in-depth, lively, and practical discussion of the Bible and a variety of Christian literature.
Email Eric at epelton@khvpf.com for Zoom information.
Arbon Dennis Men’s Group
Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Charles Boayue, Jr.
Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Thomas Parlor and via Zoom
All men are welcome to gather, pray, study, and grow in faith together.
Request Zoom information at office@fumcbirmingham.org.
Tuesday Morning Women’s Study: Begins January 7, 2025
Facilitated by Rev. Sarah Alexander
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Martin Room #101 or via Zoom
This is a wonderful opportunity to explore themes of faith, life’s challenges, and finding meaning together with the Tuesday Morning Women’s group. We look forward to engaging in rich discussions and sharing insights with you!
Please email Rev. Sarah for more information at salexander@fumcbirmingham.org.
All women of Berkley & Birmingham First are invited to join this Journey Group as a new 8-week session begins on Thursday, January 16
Berkley First Sanctuary
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
‘Gut Level Compassion’ by Lisa Harper
Many of us believe that we aren’t good enough to meet other people’s expectations. Maybe you can’t wrap words around why, but lurking beneath the surface of the carefully curated façade you present in public, it’s there. Being missed and marginalized by others moves us to assume we’re not quite good enough for God either.
The great news woven throughout the Gospel according to Luke is that perfection is not a prerequisite for a deep and personal relationship with Jesus. In fact, this riveting account reveals that Jesus is especially fond of ragamuffins in need of safe place to lean in and linger! Join us for this video Bible study with Lisa Harper of a literary masterpiece that doesn’t celebrate the elite, but embraces the outliers, outcasts, and overlooked!
Register to attend by clicking the link below or email Jill Brouhard at jill.brouhard@gmail.com
Aware
Facilitated by D’Ann Rohrbach
First and third Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Room #218
Reinterpret your daily life experiences to discover how God works to promote spiritual growth.
Unfinished Christian Women
Facilitated by Dawn Beagan
Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
In person in the Birmingham Campus Room #216 and via Zoom
This women’s fellowship group meets from September through May for video studies, discussions with individual speakers, and to work on various mission projects. Email Dawn dawndm7@gmail.com for Zoom information.
There is no need to register in advance.
Word for Working Women
Facilitated by Ruth Theobald
Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Stevens Room #214 and via Zoom
Word for Working Women is a small supportive Bible study group. We use selected books and video lectures as a starting point for sharing and discussion about living a Christian life in light of world, local, church, and personal events. Meet in person or by Zoom. Contact group facilitator Ruth Theobald ratheobald@comcast.net for Zoom information.
W.O.W. – Women of the Word Explorer’s Bible Study
WOW EBS 2024-2025 Course Study will be 6 short studies combined for a total of 29 weeks.
This session runs through Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Ruth (5 weeks) + Esther (6 weeks) + Haggai (3 weeks) = 14 weeks for Period 1 (Sept. – December). Cost is $30
Jonah (5 weeks) + Ephesians (6 weeks) + Philippians (4 weeks) = 15 weeks for Period 2 (January – May) Cost is $30.
Please register for a period $30, or the full year $60, as this will greatly help out EBS HQ, facilitating the printing & shipping of workbooks.
You may choose to only do certain books of this study series as your schedule allows! Hop in and hop out as needed.
Individual workbooks cost = Ruth $10, Easter $12, Haggai $8, Jonah $8, Ephesians $12, Philippians $10.
Please direct individuals selecting one or a portion of short study books from Period 1 & 2 to Jennifer Williams by email:jennygriff@comcast.net
Our Host Church for WOW EBS 2024-2025:
Birmingham First United Methodist Church 1589 West Maple Road Birmingham MI 48009
Morning class meets on campus 10:00-11:00 a.m. small group discussion followed by 11:00a.m. live lecture. Free childcare is available.
Childcare registration reservations to Kim Bowyer kbowyer@fumcbirmingham.org for more details & to fill out form with Family Ministries office.
Monthly morning social in person 11:30a.m.-12:45p.m. at Birmingham campus. Small group rotate hosting.
Evening class meets 7:30-9:00p.m. online Zoom only small group discussion with lecture highlights.
Small group assignments will be emailed to you by Jennifer Williams the week prior to class beginning.
For Workbook pickup, please contact Jennifer Williams directly: (cell) 248.330.9620 (email) jennygriff@comcast.net
Registration is required and Live Links listed below!
Weekly Tuesdays Mornings 10: 00-11:30 AM EST On site In-Person and Zoom option Hybrid class:
https://ebshome.org/location/1131-birmingham-mi/
Weekly Tuesdays Evenings 7:30-9:00 PM EST Online Zoom class only:
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