Adult Formation

Social Principles/Sunday Scriptures

All are welcome to join a hope filled group who strive to build God’s beloved community through active learning.  We are exploring the UMC Social Principles to understand what the Bible says, what the UMC says, what the facts are, and how we can take action.  We celebrate our faith in action.

Gather. Create. Give. – A Crafting Ministry

First & Third Wednesday, 10 AM, Room 34

I am so excited to share a new ministry at UMCB. This will be an expansion of the Prayer Shawl Ministry. We don’t have a lot of details yet, but we do have lots of ideas! Have you ever been part of a sewing circle? Or a group where you gather to do crafts? It’s fun, isn’t it! Just imagine having a room where you can go to learn about sewing, or to gather with friends as you tackle a new sewing project and make things for charity.

We’ve been talking about it for months and now we have a room – Room 34 on the 3^rd floor! It is easily accessible by elevator. We’ll gather in our sewing room and create. We’ll knit, crochet, sew and we will give away what we have made. Pillow cases for hospitalized kids (https://caseforsmiles.org/), clothing protectors for a nursing home, the list of possible projects is endless. We also want to have sewing workshops for the youth in our community. No, you do not need to be an expert seamstress to join us! We’re all about learning and sharing and having fun while we create items to give away.

What do we need and when do we start?

• We need people from UMCB and people from the community! People to create and people to help us lead sewing workshops for youth.   Several of us are already bringing in sewing supplies and planning sewing projects!
• Of course, we need your prayers.
• People have already graciously offered us supplies (thank you!!!). We’ll let people know other needs soon.
• The prayer shawl ministry has already started meeting in room 34.  Group sewing dates will be publicized well before they happen.

If you are interested in participating or have items you’d like to donate, I’d love to talk with you!

Please see me (Rev. Linda McCowen) at church on Sunday mornings before or after our blended worship service or contact me at 440-234-7211 or Lsmccowen@gmail.com.

Read & Grow Book Discussion Group

Second Monday in September-May

 6:30-8 pm, Room 13 or via Zoom, (Meeting ID: 815-5894-6774, passcode: 942297)

  For more information, please contact Betsy Meikle at meiklebetsyj@gmail.com or 440-243-5767.

Griefshare

Have you ever wondered about self care, or grief and your friendships, being stuck in grief? Join our GriefShare sessions as we explore these topics and learn tools to help us. All are welcome!

For more information and to request the materials, please contact Mary Lynn Swartz at marylynn482@gmail.com or 440-409-5931.

Thursday Night Bible Study

Thursdays, 6:30 pm, via Zoom

This study is open to everyone. We would love to have new members join us. Some people can only make one or two sessions in a month. That is fine … just come and enjoy! Anyone can join us and we love to hear others opinions on these subjects!

For more information and Zoom details, please contact Mary Lynn Swartz at marylynn482@gmail.com or 440-409-5931.

Sisters Embracing Oneness Study

Resuming in September, Information about summer activities below.

Thursdays, 6:30 pm, via Zoom

Sisters Embracing Oneness will resume its study of Racism in the fall. For the next few months, we will focus on building relationships with some activities and outings.

We will assemble “Blessing Bags” later in the summer and have a retreat September 6 – 8.

Women who are interested in joining us, should contact Rev. Linda Short at 9short28@gmail.com.