Connect Study Groups
CONNECT STUDY GROUPS
Examine – A 21-Day Wesley Challenge – Devotional Study Guide
We all want to show up well for our families, our loved ones, and our communities. We desire to become the best version of who God created us to be. But real spiritual growth begins with honest reflection—taking time to examine our lives and invite God to shape us from the inside out. For the past 300 years Christians around the world have found 21 specific questions to be a powerful tool for examination and spiritual growth.
Beginning April 12th, you are invited to join Connect Church for this 21-day journey of transformation. Together, we’ll draw from the wisdom of faithful Christians who have gone before to examine and shape our lives today.
Step into the challenge with us—and discover what God can do as we grow, reflect, and pursue Him together. Our 10:30am Sunday morning worship that will prepare you for using the upcoming weeks devotional guide. A 21-day challenge devotional guide will be available for all who participate.
Sign-up information for Short Term Study Groups:
SPRING – SUMMER CONNECT ~ 2026
We are currently planning/preparing our Summer study groups. Check back soon.
If you would like to sign-up for any of these groups, or need more information, please contact our Growing Team chairperson, Meghan Soper at growing@connectumc.org and Pastor Adam Ricks at adam@connectumc.org. Please advise childcare needs at time of registering for study group.
Winter Connect Group ~ 2026
Interested in short bible study groups? Winter Study Group starts January 2026
5 Means of Grace (Completed)
John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist Church, showed us ways to reorder our lives through the ‘means of grace.’ Recharge. Reboot. Reorder. We need a process that helps us continuously renew our relationship with God so that we don’t drift away from our faith. Based on The Wesley Covenant for Renewal, will show you how to reorder your life through prayer, searching Scripture, receiving the Lord’s Supper, fasting, and conferencing (worshiping together). You’ll learn how to recognize and affirm the outward signs, words, and actions of an invisible divine grace, deepening your relationship with God and making your faith more complete.
- Leader: Meghan Soper
- Start Date: February 1, 2026 (Revised start date due to Jan 25th weather event)
- Time: Sundays 5:00 PM
- Length: 3 Sessions
- Location: At Connect UMC
- Childcare: Available with advanced reservation
Gradually Then Suddenly (Completed)
Overnight success is a myth, there is no such thing. God teaches us that success happens at the speed of seed rather than the speed of light. Small faithful actions accumulate into life-changing results. Through the power of deep conviction and consistency we can become the people God wants us to be, and make the world better for others. Join this study as we discover the tools God gives us for consistent success. Based on the book by Mark Batterson
- Leader: Pastor Adam Ricks
- Start Date: January 25, 2026
- Time: Wednesday’s 6:30 – 7:30 PM
- Length: 3 Sessions
- Location: At Connect UMC
- Childcare: Available with advanced reservation