Small Groups at FUMC—we have about 8 groups meeting
regularly, weekly or twice a month, involving about 75 people in a broad age
range from high school to 90s! All
groups welcome newcomers, though sometimes specific start dates are
recommended.
“Becoming the People of God”
This small group meets on Wednesday or Thursday evenings, twice a month. We use the
Affirmation of Faith we recite in Sunday worship service as a foundation for
reviewing the weekly Scripture Message and discussing the Questions for the
Journey in the Order of Worship. Not limiting our discussion to a
Bible Study format, the group will devote a large amount of time to current
events and personal observations of a spiritual nature. In doing so, there is a
strong sense of community among the group members, which helps to guide and
nurture our spiritual journey. The conversations are lively and fun! Contact: Steve Taylor j.steven.taylor101@rochester.rr.com
“Heart Listening”
This group of women, both from our church and others, gather
each Friday morning 10:30-12:15 (ending with midday prayer in the sanctuary) as
a Monastery of the Heart, an online program of Benedictine sisters of
Erie Pa. Currently we are reading and reflecting
on the book of the same name, and seek to know God particularly through
considering the Rule of Benedict.
Contact Jane Stava jstava@rochester.rr.com Although we happen to be women, our group is
not so restricted.
“Men’s Monday”
This group of men meets on Monday evenings at 7pm at church
for spiritual growth and mutual support.
Contact Dave Dupont ddupont@rochester.rr.com
“Midweek Break”
This group meets in
the Renfro home on Wednesday evenings at 7pm, currently to reflect on Richard
Rohr’s daily devotional material. This is a Laugh Out Loud group who really
enjoy being together! Contact Mark or
Pam Renfro mrenfro@rochester.rr.com
or Pam@fairportumc.org
“Senior Breakfast”
Also meeting at Renfro’s home, high school seniors, from
church and not, meet weekly on Thursday mornings before school. Contact Pam@fairportumc.org
“Spiritual Lunch Break”
This group, mostly retirees, meets each Tuesday 11:45am to 1pm to look ahead at the upcoming Sunday’s
assigned scriptures. We do some
background Bible study, discuss its possible implications for today, and close
with a time of prayer for each other, those on the prayer page, etc. and the
world. Contact Margaret Scott Margaret@fairportumc.org
“Tuesdays at Ten”
A group of women who meet each Tuesday 10-11am for reflection on the past Sunday’s sermon and
bulletin Questions for the Journey.
We end each session with personal prayer requests, as most of us are
more used to praying for others than having others pray for us. Contact Margaret Scott Margaret@fairportumc.org
“Star of my heart”
This group of women of all ages meets Tuesday mornings, twice a
month in members’ homes. This is a
book-based group who seek spiritual growth together, with a goal of offering a
women’s retreat next spring. Contact Sue
Golembeski sgolembe@rochester.rr.com
New possibilities
Pastor Chris hopes to engage some of our young married people in considering
what they’d like to form, and Mark Renfro is working on young adults (post high school, pre-marriage).
Anyone with ideas for groups, let us know and go for it!!
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