Journey 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!
Please click here to email Rev. Susie Hierholzer for Zoom information, to register or ask a question.
New and returning moms are invited to join a Mom’s Journey Group at the Birmingham campus that meets weekly for encouragement on the parenting journey, growth in faith, and a time to connect with other moms. Complimentary childcare is available, please register in advance with Kim Bowyer at kbowyer@fumcbirmingham.org. Register to attend a mom’s group with the individual group leaders listed below.

Monday Early Childhood Mom’s Group
Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Stevens Room #214
This group is relaxed and casual and welcomes moms to bring their children with them. Complimentary childcare is available. Please let group facilitator Elizabeth Robbins-Sabourin, erobbins04@aol.com, know that would like to be a part of the group.
Wednesday Early Childhood Mom’s Group
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wright Parlor #104
This group is casual and welcomes moms to bring their children with them. Complimentary childcare is available. Please let group facilitator Amy Holton, aholton@fumcbirmingham.org, know that you would like to be a part of the group.
Wednesday Multi-age Mom’s Group
Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Martin Room #101
This group focuses on parenting during the Elementary through the High School years. Please let group facilitator, Kim Bowyer kbowyer@fumcbirmingham.org, know that you would like to be a part of the group.
Evening Multi-age Mom’s Group
Tuesdays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
In-person in Stevens Room #214 and via Zoom
A group for moms with children of all ages and stages to support each other on the parenting journey. Please let group facilitator, Beth Torrey btorrey@fumcbirmingham.org, know that you would like to be a part of the group.

Tuesday Women’s Study Group
Facilitated by Rev. Susie Hierholzer
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
In-person in the Martin Room #101 at Birmingham or via Zoom
All women are invited to attend this book study group. Enjoy reading the books or come just for the conversation, encouragement, and support. Please email Rev. Susie shierholzer@fumcbirmingham.org for Zoom information.
W.O.W. – Women of the Word Explorer’s Bible Study
Tuesday morning class from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
In-person at the Birmingham Campus and via Zoom – Childcare is provided on Tuesday mornings.
Tuesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (permanently via Zoom) Registration is required, click here to register.
2023/24 WOW EBS Study will be EXODUS
Exodus is the History of God and His people. The New Testament is contained in the Old Testament. And the Old Testament is explained in the New Testament. We could say that the Old Testament is the dictionary for the New Testament.
Aware
Facilitated by D’Ann Rohrbach
First and third Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
In-person at the Birmingham Campus – 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.
Word for Working Women
Facilitated by Ruth Theobald
Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
In person in the Birmingham Campus-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.

Tuesday Mornings Men’s Group
Facilitated by Ron Reynolds
Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.
In person in the Birmingham Campus 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 and Luc Feilla
Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
In person in the Birmingham Campus 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.
In person in the Birmingham Campus 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.

Faith Builders Adult Class
Facilitated by Karen Carter
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
In person in the Birmingham Campus 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.
In person in the Birmingham Campus Room #216 and via Zoom
Discuss great books from a theological perspective.
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