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When & Where: Sun  •  Nov 3-24  •  9:45-10:45am  •  Room 214
Led by: Rev. Cheryl Bishop
Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

We'll use the book Woven: Nurturing a Faith Your Kid Doesn't Have to Heal From as a tool to help parents and caregivers nurture faith in their family and help connect to a God who loves them. Hosted by Common Ground Sunday School Class.

Registration Coming Soon Oct 27

When & Where: Sun, Fri, Sat  •  Sept 27-29  •  7pm Friday - 11am Sunday  •  Prothro Retreat Center
Led by: Stacey Ruff, LPC, & Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

Join us for a weekend retreat and take a deep dive into your Enneagram number. This interactive weekend will push and guide you to begin to self-observe the ways your ego/personality limits you. You will be given tools to help counteract the strong, mostly unconscious, impulses that drive your thoughts, feelings, and actions. The following topics will be covered: motivations, personality patterns and how to address them, childhood patterns, defense mechanisms, instincts and subtypes, using your arrows for growth, and passion/Virtue and mental fixation/Holy Idea.

Participants must know their Enneagram number.

Cost: $225 each for dual occupancy, $275 each for single occupancy (limited availability)
Includes: lodging, linens, four meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast), and snacks

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 20

When & Where: Tue  •  Sept 17 - Nov 19  •  11:30am - 1pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo & Rev. Susan Greene
Childcare: No

We'll read and discuss Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told by John F. MacArthur. We'll cover the Introduction and Chapter 1 at the first gathering. Those who choose not to purchase the book can read the parables directly from a Bible and participate in the open and lively discussions. An accompanying daily workbook is an optional purchase for deeper study. Please bring a Bible, journal for taking notes, pen, and possibly a highlighter each week. All are welcome, so invite a friend. Please register for planning and room setup purposes. No cost.

Registration Coming Soon Sept 10

When & Where: Tue  •  Sept 10-24, Oct 1, 15, 22  •  6-7:30pm  •  Room 205
Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
Childcare: No

In this seminal theological work, Richard Rohr redefines how we might look at "the Christ." Our understanding of Christ has developed from personal perspective, restricted by culture and experience. Rohr argues that Christ is the unfolding of God’s work in the world, where we discover that we are never separated from God. Please purchase the book prior to the first meeting.

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 3

When & Where: Mon  •  Sept 9 - Nov 25 (not meeting Oct 14)  •  8-9pm  •  Zoom
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank!) Join us online as we dive into and discuss Mark. Become part of a community that will meet beginning in September with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of Mark. We will use Mark for Everyone by NT Wright to help guide our study.

Registration Coming Soon Sept 2

When & Where: Mon  •  Sept 9 - Nov 25 (not meeting Oct 14)  •  11:30am - 1pm  •  Room 2A (Bartula Family Life Center)
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

Have you wanted to study the Bible but _____ (fill in the blank!) Bring your lunch and dive into Mark with us! Become part of a community that will meet beginning in September with small group discussion over your daily reading and study of Mark. We will use Mark for Everyone by NT Wright to help guide our study.

Registration Coming Soon Sept 9

When & Where: Sun  •  Sept 8-29  •  9:45-10:45am  •  Coleman Family Hall
Led by: FUMCR Pastors
Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

What does it mean to be a United Methodist? What do we as United Methodists believe? In this four-week study of This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by Bishop William H. Willimon, our pastors will help you better understand our Wesleyan beliefs and focus on scripture, faith, tradition, and practice. Please purchase the book prior to the first meeting.

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 5

When & Where: Sun  •  Sept 1-29  •  8:30-9:30am  •  Room 205
Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

Kick off the fall by digging into the book of Ephesians! Join us at 8:30am on Sunday mornings for the month of September for this opportunity to study scripture in community with others! Hosted by the Open Door Sunday School Class.

Registration not Required none

When & Where: Sun  •  Aug 4, 11, 18  •  3pm - 5pm  •  Mays Hall
Led by: Stacey Ruff, Chestnut/Paes Certified Enneagram Teacher and Coach
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Join us for three two-hour classes to learn the basics of of the Enneagram - Centers of Intelligence, basics of the nine types, motivations, triggers, instincts, and subtypes.

REGISTER ONLINE August 1

When & Where: Sun  •  July 7 - July 28  •  9:45 - 10:45 am  •  Coleman Family Hall
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill, Rev. Allison Jean, Rev. Cheryl Bishop, Rev. Scott Luginbill
Childcare: Nursery: 0-23 mos. Sunday school: 2 yrs - kinder at 8:45, 2 yrs - 12th grade at 9:45, 2 yrs - 1st grade at 11.

Deepen your understanding of what we, as United Methodists, believe with some of our FUMCR pastors each Sunday morning in July! This We Believe: The Core of Wesleyan Faith and Practice by William H. Willimon will guide our discussion. Feel free to purchase the book, but it's not necessary.

Registration not Required None

When & Where: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed  •  June 2 - July 3  •  Various times  •  Zoom link will be provided in registration.
Led by: Each group is peer-facilitated
Childcare: No

Step into a space where you can gain meaningful insights into life and faith though a new online book club community. Join others in a friendly, relaxed, peer-facilitated environment. No need to stress about location or scheduling conflicts; we meet online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own space, no matter where that may be. With several meeting times available and multiple groups to choose from, you can select the one that best aligns with your schedule.

As we read, The Book of Joy, a delightful collaboration between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, we'll be inspired and challenged by their conversations. All resources will be provided to your entire group well in advance of each meeting. Join a group where all are welcome to share and receive new reflections and thoughts from the comfort of your favorite reading nook.

Sign up online for your preferred time (all times are Central Time):
Sunday, 6-7pm
Monday, 12-1pm
Tuesday Lunch, 12-1pm
Tuesday Evening, 8-9pm
Wednesday Morning, 9:30-10:30am
Wednesday Lunch, 12-1pm
Wednesday Evening, 6:30-7:30pm

Books can be purchased from your favorite bookseller or borrowed from your favorite library. If you would like assistance purchasing a book, please email Rohini Drake at rohini@fumcr.com.

Registration Coming Soon June 1

When & Where: Sun, Wed  •  May 5 - May 22  •  Various Times  •  Zoom link provided in registration.
Led by: Each group is peer-facilitated.
Childcare: No

Step into a space where you can gain meaningful insights into life and faith though a new online book club community. Join others in a friendly, relaxed, peer-facilitated environment. No need to stress about location or scheduling conflicts; we meet online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own space, no matter where that may be. Select the session that best aligns with your schedule. 

As we journey through Towards Rest: Discovering the Qualities of Rest for Our Lives of Faith, you'll find that all resources are thoughtfully provided to your entire group well in advance of each meeting. In this book, published by Alabaster, we'll examine, reflect on, and practice rest as we discover God's intention for our rest and how it links us to Creation. Join a group where all are welcome to share and receive new reflections and thoughts from the comfort of your favorite reading nook.

Sign up online for your preferred time (all times are Central Time):
Sunday, 6-7pm
Wednesday, 9:30-10:30am

Books can be purchased from your favorite bookseller or borrowed from your favorite library. If you would like assistance purchasing a book, please email Rohini Drake at rohini@fumcr.com.

REGISTER ONLINE May 4

When & Where: Sat  •  Apr 27  •  9 am - 3:30 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Lisa Hancock, MA
Childcare: No

Do you ever wonder why you do the things you do?
Have you thought about why you get along with some people and not others?

The Enneagram is an ancient personality assessment that teaches us about 9 distinct personality styles, which are determined by what (subconsciously) motivates us.

The Enneagram is useful in many settings. In business management its insights promote professional development, interpersonal dynamics, and leadership skills. In spiritual settings it is a pathway to discipleship, healthier relationships, and greater compassion for self and others.

Join us for this experiential, enlightening, and fun day as we explore the Enneagram.  You’ll discover a new way to understand yourself and others, learn information to make positive changes in your life, and cultivate a culture of connection. 

Cost: $75, includes lunch and materials

REGISTER ONLINE Apr 26

When & Where: Mon  •  Apr 8 - Apr 29  •  6:30-7:30 pm  •  Room 205 / Zoom
Led by: Rev. Scott Luginbill
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

We'll look at John Wesley's General Rules, "Do no harm, do good, stay in love with God," through the lens of Bishop Rueben P. Job's book. Week one will take an overview of these rules and the text. Weeks two through four will dig into the meaning behind each of the rules as well as consider how practicing these rules can lead to mutual respect, unity, and a deeper daily relationship with God. Please purchase a copy of the book prior to starting the class.

REGISTER ONLINE April 1

When & Where: Sun, Mon, Wed  •  April 7 - May 1  •  Various Times  •  Zoom link provided in registration.
Led by: Each group is peer-facilitated
Childcare: No

Step into a space where you can gain meaningful insights into life and faith through a new online book club community. Join others in a friendly, relaxed, peer-facilitated environment. No need to stress about location or scheduling conflicts; we meet online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own space, no matter where that may be. With several meeting times available and multiple groups to choose from, you can select the one that best aligns with your schedule.

As we journey through the transformative exploration of poverty alleviation in When Helping Hurts, you'll find that all resources are thoughtfully provided to your entire group well in advance of each meeting. We will dive deep into Corbett and Fikkert's impactful perspectives, in order to stem rich discussion around how we can truly help our neighbors here and abroad. Join a group where all are welcome to share and receive new reflections and thoughts from the comfort of your favorite reading nook.

Sign up online for your preferred time (all times are Central Time):
Sunday, 6-7pm
Monday, 12-1pm
Wednesday Morning, 9:30-10:30am

Books can be purchased from your favorite bookseller or borrowed from your favorite library. If you would like assistance purchasing a book, please email Rohini Drake at rohini@fumcr.com.

REGISTER ONLINE April 6

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 20 - March 12  •  6-7:30pm  •  Ogden
Led by: Dr. Dan Flanagan
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Join is for discussions sparked by reading Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth by Debra Reinstra. Using an interdisciplinary approach, including theology, science, and her natural experience of nature, Rienstra clearly outlines the threat the environmental crisis offers and some reasons for hope. But our hope lies in a new life style. Refugia Faith offers an image of resurrection and a path to redemption.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Sun  •  Feb 18 - Apr 28 (excluding 3/10 & 31)  •  3-5 pm  •  Room 214
Led by: Rev. Cheryl Bishop
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Married and committed couples are invited to strengthen their relationship through this short-term, small-group experience.

REGISTER ONLINE Feb 12

When & Where: Sun  •  Feb 18 - Mar 24  •  9:45-10:45am  •  Room 210
Led by: Dan Hrnack
Childcare: No

Growing Deeper Bible Study

Sundays 9:45 am, February 18 - March 24, room 210

Are you new to FUMCR and haven't connected to a Bible Study yet and want to grow deeper this Lent? Join our six-week Bible Study taking a deeper dive into the scriptures used each week in worship. Sign up, bring your Bibles, and dive in!

Led by Dan Hrnack 

REGISTER ONLINE Feb. 18

When & Where: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed  •  February 18 - March 27  •  Various Times  •  Zoom link provided in registration.
Led by: Each group is peer-facilitated
Childcare: No

Step into a space where you can gain meaningful insights into life and faith though a brand new online book club community. Join others in a friendly, relaxed, peer-facilitated environment. No need to stress about location or scheduling conflicts; we meet online, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your own space, no matter where that may be. With several meeting times available and multiple groups to choose from, you can select the one that best aligns with your schedule.

As we journey through Brené Brown’s Atlas of the Heart, you'll find that all resources are thoughtfully provided to your entire group well in advance of each meeting. Dive deep into Brown's transformative exploration of emotions, connection, and vulnerability as we unwrap new tools and knowledge to enrich our collective understanding. Join a group where all are welcome to share and receive new reflections and thoughts from the comfort of your favorite reading nook.

Sign up online for your preferred time (all times are Central Time):
Sunday, 6-7pm
Monday, 12-1pm
Tuesday Lunch, 12-1pm
Tuesday Evening, 8-9pm
Wednesday Morning, 9:30-10:30am
Wednesday Lunch, 12-1pm
Wednesday Evening, 6:30-7:30pm

Books can be purchased from your favorite bookseller or borrowed from your favorite library. If you would like assistance purchasing a book, please email Rohini Drake at rohini@fumcr.com.

REGISTER ONLINE February 17

When & Where: Sun  •  Jan 28 - Feb 18  •  9:45-10:45am  •  HEROES Cafe
Led by: Allison Jean
Childcare: No

Dive into the basics of our faith with one of the greatest Christian writers ever, C.S. Lewis. Join Pastor Allison for engaging conversations in which we'll learn and connect together! Bring your questions and be ready to deepen your connection to God.

REGISTER ONLINE Jan 28

When & Where: Tue  •  Jan 23 - Feb 27  •  11:30am-1pm or 6-7:30pm  •  Room 2A, Bartula Family Life Center
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Has it been a while since your last Enneagram study? Come delve into the components of the Enneagram that are so important to your personal and spiritual growth - Triads, Stances, Wings, Prayer Postures, and movement in strength and security.

REGISTER ONLINE Feb 6

When & Where: Mon  •  Jan 22 - April 29 (excluding 2/19, 3/11, 4/1)  •  11:30am -1pm  •  Room 2A (Bartula Family Life Center)
Led by: Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill
Childcare: No

REGISTER ONLINE Jan 22

When & Where: Tue  •  Jan 16 - Mar 19  •  11am - 12:30pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo & Susan Greene
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

All women are invited to open and lively discussions, a deep study of the Word, spiritual growth, and faith-filled female fellowship. Shannon Bream's The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak will show us that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Yet, as the stories of biblical families attest, at the end of these journeys lies greater peace and joy than we could ever imagine.

Please purchase the book prior to class or plan to read the stories from the Bible. Bring your Bible, a notebook or journal, a pen, and an open and expectant heart. Please read Chapter 1 of the book and/or the biblical story of Jochebed and Miriam (Genesis 27-45 and Exodus 1-2) prior to the first class. Feel free to bring your lunch. Water and coffee will be provided.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Mon  •  Oct 30 - Nov 6  •  evening  •  Mays Hall
Led by: Dr. Clayton Oliphint & Rev. Allison Jean
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Gain a better understanding of how we got the Bible, how the Bible is organized, and how to read the Bible all in an effort to make the Bible more familiar, relatable, and readable.

REGISTER ONLINE October 27