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When & Where: Tue  •  Jan 24 - Apr 4  •  11 am - 12:30 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo & Debbie O'Reilly
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Shannon Bream's book, The Mothers and Daughters of the Bible Speak, examines the lives of biblical women. The stories will help us better understand the connection between faith and family and that faith is more often a twisting road than a straight line. Each week will be filled with discussion, study, spiritual growth and faith-filled fellowship with other women. Please purchase the book prior to the first class and bring your book, Bible, journal, pen and open heart each week. 

REGISTER ONLINE April 4

When & Where: Mon  •  Jan 23 - Apr 17  •  11:30 am - 1 pm  •  Room 2A
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-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.

The transformative nature of this in-depth study of John is supported by daily reading, weekly preparation, sharing, and accountability to a small group. Whether you have never studied the Bible or you've been life-long Christian, say YES to God's call for you to be a more faithful disciple.

REGISTER ONLINE January 23

When & Where: Wed  •  Independently or Weekly in January  •  7-7:30 am, 7-7:30 pm  •  Zoom
Led by: Pastors Scott, Allison, Don, and Sarah
Childcare: No

Start your year off with a commitment to a practice of prayer and a rhythm of daily time with God. It’s our hope that this opportunity will lead to new experiences with prayer and a deeper encounter with God.

Please purchase the book, 30 Days with Wesley: A Prayer Book, from your favorite retailer.

You may use the book independently or participate in Zoom gathering on Wednesdays in January at 7 am or 7 pm. Pastors Allison, Don, Scott, and Sarah will host the Zoom gatherings for about 30 minutes to allow for sharing and reflection on the prayers, questions, and scriptures from the week. Register to indicate your time preference and receve the zoom link.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Thur  •  Nov 10  •  6:30-8 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Clayton Oliphint, Sarah Marsalis-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.

Anyone who is new to the Christian faith or to reading and studying the Bible would benefit from this session. Pastor Clayton will cover 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 none

When & Where: Mon  •  canceled  •  -  •  
Led by: Dr. Justin Tull
Childcare: No

This class has been canceled for Fall 2022.

 class canceled

When & Where: Sat  •  Oct 15  •  9 am - 4 pm  •  Youth Worship Space (Bartula Family Life Center 2nd floor)
Led by: Joey and Billy Schewee
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Learn Enneagram basics including parenting from a triad perspective, appropriate age for determining your child's Enneagram type, and the benefits of recognizing your child's stance for meeting intuitive needs. This workshop will be led by long-time students and teachers of the Enneagram who have developed an intuitive curriculum for families seeking practical application of Enneagram wisdom.
Cost: $15, including lunch

REGISTER ONLINE Oct 7

When & Where: Thur  •  October 6-27  •  6:30-8 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marie Moore and Clay Yearsley
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

The news tells us that we live in a divided world with little hope of finding common ground. Come join us as we explore a time in history when divisions between people of The Way seemed insurmountable. The counsel provided in the Epistle to the Ephesians offers encouragement  to turn our eyes away from our differences and to embrace the example Christ provided to us for unity. Come join us as we seek the wisdom of God through this first century letter to God's beloved people living in a divided world.
Bring your bible, a journal, and your dinner every week as we explore Ephesians together!

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Wed  •  Oct 12 - Nov 16, 2022  •  11:30 am-1:30 pm  •  Room 2A in Bartula Family Life Center
Led by: Dr. Jason Berman and Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

This advanced course delves into instinctual drives and their impact on our behaviors and is for those who have completed the Enneagram Journey course. Becoming aware of our Subtype helps explain differences in people with the same Enneagram number. In this chaotic and conflicted world, knowledge of Subtypes is essential for parents, partners, and people seeking to understand patterns of unproductive behavior.
Cost: $55

REGISTER ONLINE Oct 10

When & Where: Tue  •  Oct 4 - Nov 1  •  6:30-8 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: 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.

Explore our United Methodist theology, traditions, history, and ways we study the Bible through teaching, discussions, and a panel discussion the final class. Bring your dinner and join us for five weeks of "confirming" and better understanding who we are as United Methodists.

Childcare is provided. You must register your child(ren) by Sept 27 and provide dinner for them each week.

Registration coming soon

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Wed  •  Sept 21 - Oct 5  •  11:30 am - 1:30 pm  •  BFLC 2A
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

Family Systems draws on systems thinking in its view of the family as an emotional unit. When systems thinking—which evaluates the parts of a system in relation to the whole—is applied to families, it suggests behavior is both often informed by and inseparable from the functioning of one’s family of origin. This three-week "lunch and learn" will help you explore how the relationships and systems within your family of origin may be impacting your relationships and behavior today.
Cost: $30

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 19

When & Where: Tue  •  Sept 20 - Nov 22  •  6:30-8:30 pm  •  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.

Learn to utilize the Enneagram, an ancient tool from centuries of Judeo-Christian faith and scholarship that teaches us how to cultivate self-awareness, spiritual growth, and personal transformation. Insights from this course can answer life-long questions about our behavior and unproductive patterns. Self-knowledge assists in our walks with God, enables our true and best self to emerge, and can change our relationships with others.
Cost: $95

REGISTER ONLINE Sept 18

When & Where: Tue  •  Sept 13 - Nov 15  •  11:00 am - 12:30 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo and Debbie O'Reilly
Childcare: Yes. Please make reservations when you register for the class or at www.fumcr.com/reservechildcare at least 4 business days in advance.

Are you weary from your challenges, wounded by your battles, or worried your world is spinning out of control? Like Esther, you may be staring down seemingly impossible situations. And what is true for Esther is true for you: deliverance will come. You, like Esther, can act in a way that will bless more people than you could imagine. This is your hour. This is your moment. Your challenge is an opportunity to join GOD in HIS work. So join us on Tuesdays this fall because you, my friend were made for this moment.

Participants should purchase You Were Made For this Moment, How the Story of Esther Inspires Us to Step Up and Stand Out for God by Max Lucado before class. Please bring your Bible and a journal or spiral notebook and pen. We will be using these tools for the study.

Registration coming soon

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Mon  •  Sept 12 - Nov 14, 2022  •  11:30 am - 1 pm  •  Bartula Family Life Center Room 2A & Zoom
Led by: Rev. Sarah Marsalis-Luginbill and Bill Harris
Childcare: No

Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the New Testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. Participants find a deeper conversation with the writers of the New Testament and a renewal of our commitment to be shaped -- personally and communally -- by the story of Jesus. The study is accessible for adults with little prior Bible experience, or lots!
Cost $20
Feel free to bring your lunch!

REGISTER ONLINE None

When & Where: Tue  •  Apr 26, May 3 and 17  •  11:30 am - 1:30 pm  •  BFLC Rm 2A
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

Each Enneagram type has corresponding numbers that we move to during times of anxiety and freedom. When we understand this concept, we can recognize when we are progressing or regressing in our development. This course will explain the concept of movement toward stress and security, and help participants recognize how this knowledge is helpful in accelerating development in both our spiritual and personal development. $25 includes course materials.

REGISTER ONLINE April 24, 2022

When & Where: Mon  •  Weekly, Apr 25 - May 16  •  7 - 8:30 pm  •  Mays Hall
Led by: Dr. Justin Tull
Childcare: No

A Biblical Exploration of the Nature of God

Have you ever wondered if your understanding of God is trapped at a third-grade level? Ever mistakenly insisted that “everything happens for a reason?” Ever blamed God for a tragedy that shook you to the very core of your being? If so, join other life travelers as we focus on key biblical texts that reveal fundamental aspects of God’s nature. Our resource will be the book "Reflections on God," the first in a three-part series on faith formation.

There is no cost for the seminar except for the purchase of the book, which is available from Amazon and at our Welcome Desk ($10 cash or check made out to Justin Tull).

REGISTER ONLINE April 22, 2022

When & Where: Tue  •  Mar 15 - May 10, 2022 (no meeting May 3)  •  11 am - 12:30 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo and Debbie O'Reilly
Childcare: No

Shannon Bream's book will help us discover the lessons we can learn from the valor of Esther, the hope of Hannah, the audacity of Rahab, the faith of Mary, and many other women in the Bible. In broadening each woman's individual story, Shannon offers us a deeper understanding of each as well as wisdom and insights that can transform our own lives today.

Participants are encouraged to purchase the book prior to the first session. No cost. Open to all women of the church, their friends, and the community!

REGISTER ONLINE Mar 15, 2022

When & Where: Mon  •  Mondays, Feb 28 - Apr 4  •  7 - 9 pm  •  Hybrid: BFLC 2A/virtual option, as well
Led by: Drs. Dan Flanagan and Scot Bontrager
Childcare: No

Isabel Wilderson’s book, Caste, explores the hidden and deeply embedded social structure in America, which she calls a caste system. She looks at similar systems in other cultures and other times and uses her observations to analyze the American social structure. She identifies ways in which our repressive caste system is experienced every day and then offers hope for our future.

Drs. Bontrager and Flanagan will use Wilkerson’s book as a lens to examine our American life, asking questions about how we experience social structure in America, our view of the impact on such a structure on the moral fiber of our nation and on us individually. It will be a valuable six-week study that may change the way we live our lives, or at least the way we understand our culture.

There is no fee and all are welcome. It is recommended that participants purchase the book prior to the first session.

REGISTER ONLINE Feb 27, 2022

When & Where: Tue  •  Feb 8, 2022  •  7 - 8:30 pm  •  Worship & Arts Center / Zoom
Led by: Dr. Terry Parsons
Childcare: No

Learn and develop tools and encouragement for caring for your own mental health. This session will follow a sermon about the same topic and allow space for participants to take steps toward making mental wholeness a priority.

Dr. Terry Parsons is a pastor, psychotherapist, teacher, author, consultant, husband, father, and FUMCR choir member. His mission, through his counseling, speaking and writing, is to help people to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

REGISTER ONLINE Feb 7, 2022

When & Where: Wed  •  Jan 26 - Mar 2, 2022  •  11:30 am - 1:30 pm  •  Room 2A in Bartula Family Life Center
Led by: Dr. Jason Berman and Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

This advanced course is for those who have completed the Enneagram Journey. Becoming aware of our Subtype helps explain differences in people with the same Enneagram number. In this chaotic and conflicted world, knowledge of Subtypes is essential for parents, partners, and people seeking to understand patterns of unproductive behavior.

Cost: $55 per person.

REGISTER ONLINE Jan 19, 2022

When & Where: Tue  •  Jan 25 - Apr 5, 2022 (except Mar 15)  •  11:30 am - 1:30 pm  •  Room 2A in Bartula Family Life Center
Led by: Lisa Hancock
Childcare: No

Learn to utilize the Enneagram, an ancient tool from centuries of Judeo-Christian faith and scholarship that teaches us how to cultivate self-awareness, spiritual growth, and personal transformation. Insights from this course can answer life-long questions about our behavior and unproductive patterns. Self knowledge assists in our walks with God, enables our true and best self to emerge, and can change our relationships with others. 

REGISTER ONLINE by Jan 18, 2022

When & Where: Mon  •  Jan 24 - Apr 11, 2021 (except Feb 21 & Mar 14)  •  11:30 am - 1 pm  •  Hybrid: Harvey Assembly Room 217 A/B, as well as a virtual option
Led by: Dr. Josh Fitzpatrick and Rev. Sarah Marsalis-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.

This study approaches the Hebrew Scriptures by inviting participants to hear the story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Narrative, poetry, history, and prophetic utterance all have their own distinctive characteristics and purposes, arising out of a particular historical, social, and cultural setting. To understand fully the story of God's covenantal relationship with Israel calls for listening to these various ways the story is told throughout the Old Testament.

Feel free to bring your lunch and enjoy study and fellowship with each other and Pastors Josh and Sarah throughout the Spring. There is no fee and all are welcome. It is recommended that participants purchase the book prior to the first session.

REGISTER ONLINE Jan 23, 2021

When & Where: Tue  •  Tuesdays, Jan 11 - Feb 22, 2022  •  11:30 am - 1 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Marsha Mayo and Debbie O'Reilly
Childcare: No

In this 7-week faith-building study from author Priscilla Shirer, participants will discover how Elijah’s obedience to God kept him anchored, sharpened his faith, broadened his impact, and invited heaven’s fire to fall. God is also working in your life today to fashion a fiery, bold faith that will empower you to share the hope of Christ with your family, friends, co-workers, and community.

Participants are encouraged to purchase the book prior to the first session. 

REGISTER ONLINE Jan 10, 2022

When & Where: Sun  •  Nov 14  •  2-5 pm  •  Room 203 & via Zoom
Led by: Dr. April Johnson Bristow
Childcare: No

Become equipped to have difficult conversations about racism, cultural diversity, and institutional injustice in ways that are candid, respectful, holy and transformational.

There is no charge for this class and all are welcome.

REGISTER ONLINE none

When & Where: Wed  •  Weekly, Oct 13 - Nov 10  •  11:30 am - 1 pm  •  Ogden Fellowship Hall
Led by: Lisa Hancock and Dr. Jason Berman
Childcare: No

Use the Enneagram as a practical tool to understand the particular dynamics, relationship challenges, and communication styles among different numbers in intimate and professional relationships. Understand why some numbers relate more easily to each other, how we get into trouble with other numbers, and what steps we can take to strengthen bonds.

Pre-requisite: Enneagram Journey or a good working knowledge of the Enneagram, including knowing your Enneagram number.
Cost: $50 per person

REGISTER ONLINE Fri, Oct 8