CONNECT STUDY GROUPS

Interested in short bible study groups? Three new Winter Study Groups are starting January and February 2025

Sign-up information for Short Term Study Groups:

If you would like to sign-up for any of these groups, or need more information, please contact our Growing Team chairperson, Dana Dallman at growing@connectumc.org and Pastor Adam Ricks at adam@connectumc.org. Please advise childcare needs at time of registering for study group.

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Winter Connect Groups ~ 2025

Love to Stay (Adult Study)

This study is designed for couples to do together to enrich their relationship. The study draws upon a survey of thousands of couples and singles, interviews with relationship and marriage therapists, and wisdom from the Bible. What does it take to create and sustain healthy, meaningful romantic relationships across the course of a lifetime?

Larry and Dana Dallman will lead this study together with input from other great couples with successful marriages. Each study session will include dinner and fellowship. The cost is $40 per couple and will include your study materials.(Scholarships available upon request).

  • Leader: Dana and Larry Dallman
  • Start Date: January 26, 2025
  • Time: Every Sunday at 5:30 PM
  • Length: 5 Sessions
  • Location: At Connect UMC
  • Cost: $40 per couple, includes dinner and study materials.
  • Childcare: Available with advanced request (reservation)

The Character of Love (Adult Study)

Love is powerful and love is wonderful. However, love is also confusing and difficult. In 1 Corinthians 13, the Bible gives a famous and beautiful definition of love.  Join Rev. Susan Grove and explore the different types of love, what love looks like, and how we can experience it.  When we understand and embrace love we can embrace each other and God.

  • Leader: Susan Grove
  • Scheduled Dates: Jan 30th, Feb 6th, 13th, 20th (Thursdays)
  • Time: 6:30 PM
  • Length: 4 Sessions
  • Location: Connect UMC 
  • Childcare: Available With Advance Reservation (notify need at time of registering for the class)

Lunch with Luke (Adult Study)

The gospel of Luke is a beautifully written story of the life and ministry of Jesus. The doctor “Luke” wrote the story of Jesus to help Christians understand their calling to care for each other and those in need. Join us for lunch as we explore this gospel and its place in our faith.

  • Leader: Pator Adam Ricks
  • Start Date: February 2, 2025
  • Time: Every Sunday following worship
  • Length: 6 Sessions
  • Location: At Connect UMC
  • Childcare: Available with advanced request (reservation)

Disciple I Bible Study (Adult Study) - Continues

Disciple I Bible Study can be one of the most transformative studies in which any Christian can participate. This 24 week study is a survey of the entire Bible.  If you have ever had a difficult time understanding the Bible, this study is for you. Disciple I Bible Study will give you the ability to understand, explore, and find meaning in the bible.

  • Leader: Pastor Adam Ricks
  • Start Date: September 18th, 2024, Ends mid-late March 2025 (depending on holiday breaks)
  • Time: Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM
  • Length: 24 Sessions
  • Location: Connect UMC
  • Course Manual Cost: $34.00
  •        (Pay via check at class or online via payment link below)
  • Childcare: Available With Advance Reservation (notify need at time of registering for the class)

(This course closed to additional enrollment. If you are interested in enrolling in the next available Disciple Course, please email Pastor Adam Ricks at adam@connectumc.org)