ADULT Discipleship
Small Groups
A small group is an opportunity for individuals to grow in their faith and relationship with God by spending time with others engaged in conversation, study, service, and fellowship. The hope is that Christian friendship will develop and our love of God will grow. You spend time with others talking and hanging out! There is no curriculum, the groups choose what to do. You might read a book together, or you might reflect on the sermon each week, or you might read scripture together. And, we also eat together, play together, and pray together.
LENT Study:
The Hardest Part
Life is this strange, tender mix, isn't it? Joy and sorrow, love and loss, heartbreak and hope, all tangled together. This year, we invite you to embrace Lent as it is- raw, honest, and tender. This is the season that asks us to stop pretending we're holding it all together. It's a time to pause, sit, with what's fragile and unfinished, and let God meet us in the hardest parts of our lives. – Kate Bowler
You are invited to join us this Lent through study and reflection of Kate Bowler’s newest Lent study, The Hardest Part. Kate Bowler is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and Professor of Religious History at Duke University.
Engage with the Lent Study
Individual Guide: Sign up to receive a free daily devotional. Each devotional offers a scripture, reflection, thoughtful questions, and a closing blessing.
Group Guide: This 6-week group guide can be used by your small group or family. It offers a short introduction, scripture, conversation questions, and a blessing.
Small Group Study: Rev. Tura Gillespie, Deacon and proprietor of Teaching Cultural Compassion (Teaching Cultural Compassion - About) and Cantor/Worship Leader at Fairlington UMC will lead a 6 week group study on Tuesday mornings March 4th, March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st and 8th in Room 110. (10:30-11:45AM). All are invited to join this study which will offer a scripture reflection, guided discussions, and a parting blessing.
Virtual Small Group Study: Rev. Gillespie will also offer a virtual session on Monday evenings March 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st and April 8th (7:00PM). All are invited to join this study which will offer a scripture reflection, guided discussions, and a parting blessing.
To RSVP to the Tuesday morning or evening study or if you have any questions, please contact Christian at christian@fairlingtonumc.org. Click here for downloadable resources.
Adult small groups
If you would like to join a small group or would like more information, contact Rev. Christian White at christian@fairlingtonumc.org who can help you discern which group would be best for you.
Group | Format | Facilitator | Day/Time | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tuesday Morning Bible Study | Retired adults | Anne Wilson | Tuesday 10:30 AM | In Person |
Practical Faith | Parents with children learning and growing together | Anne Hancock / Ashley Moore | Sunday Mornings (9:30AM) | In Person |
United Women of Faith | Adults of all life stages learning together | Elizabeth Mitchell | Various | Various |
Our Journey on the Way | Traditional adult Sunday School | Ken Chadwick | Sunday Mornings (9:30 AM) | In Person |
Men’s Prayer Group | Adults of all life stages learning together | Clint Stretch | Wednesdays (7:30 AM) | In Person |
Forever Family | Younger adults learning and playing | Sarah Campbell-Bethel | Various | In Person |
Men’s Small Group | Adults of all life stages learning together | David Bissette | 1st Monday of each month (7:30PM) | In Person |
Women’s Small Group | Adults of all life stages learning together | Denise Taylor | Wednesdays (7:00PM) | Virtual |
Forever family
Younger adult group
Forever Family is an eclectic group of younger adults who hang out and play games, eat, celebrate each other’s passions, help each other out in life, and talk about matters of faith and God. Married, single, with kids, without kids, with pets, without pets, doubting/questioning matters of our faith, or sure of most stuff, all are welcome to join us.
United Women in Faith
Fairlington United Women in Faith are women from different backgrounds and professions brought together by a common spiritual connection and a desire to be in mission with women, children and youth. We work together to serve our community, develop leadership skills, and promote spiritual growth. All women at FUMC are welcome to participate and join our monthly events as we seek to be Faith, Hope and Love in Action.
United Methodist Men
Connected in Faith.
Connected in Community
Connected in Action
The Fairlington United Methodist Men (FUMM) is a group open to all Methodist Men. The FUMM strives to declare the centrality of Christ in our life, to promote the spiritual growth of men through effective discipleship, and to model the servant leadership of Christ in our daily lives. FUMM resolves to make our activities varied and to achieve a positive impact on our Church and local community.
Fairlington United Methodist Men Leadership
President: Erik Lundquist
Treasurer: Scott Riley as FUMM
Contact Adult Discipleship
For more information about adult discipleship opportunities at Fairlington, please email christian@fairlingtonumc.org.
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