Summer Online Small Groups
For information and Zoom links about joining these online groups, contact the church office.
Sunday Evening Parents Group: 7:30 pm
Referencing the book, "Bless this Mess; A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World," by Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PHD, this group will create space for parents to talk about the challenges they are facing right now. This book is full of great information and will prompt important conversations for parents with kids still at home. We will begin as one group and then divide into small groups by age of children. Check out the book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bless-This-Mess-Parenting-Chaotic/dp/1984824120
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Referencing the book, "Bless this Mess; A Modern Guide to Faith and Parenting in a Chaotic World," by Rev. Molly Baskette and Ellen O'Donnell, PHD, this group will create space for parents to talk about the challenges they are facing right now. This book is full of great information and will prompt important conversations for parents with kids still at home. We will begin as one group and then divide into small groups by age of children. Check out the book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Bless-This-Mess-Parenting-Chaotic/dp/1984824120
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Wednesday Noon Bible Study: Begins on June 3
Join pastor Shawna for a Bible study over Zoom. We will begin by reading Mark's Gospel. Grab a Bible, and sign on. We will gather as a group and break into smaller groups as necessary. Contact Pastor Shawna with questions at pastorshawna@faumc.net.
Join pastor Shawna for a Bible study over Zoom. We will begin by reading Mark's Gospel. Grab a Bible, and sign on. We will gather as a group and break into smaller groups as necessary. Contact Pastor Shawna with questions at pastorshawna@faumc.net.
Adult Faith Formation
At Fairmount Avenue UMC, we desire to be a joyful, welcoming community; igniting hearts and minds for God's work.
That's why get together to think about our faith, study the Bible, ask hard questions, and encourage one another along the way. With many ways to connect to God, the practice of faith inspires practical application of faith.
Adult Sunday School
Sundays @ 9:00am - 10:00 am
Adult Sunday School is focusing on topics of faith, practice, and application. Join the conversation whenever you can.
Young Adult Sunday School
Sundays @ 11:30 -12:30 am
Mornings are not always the favorite time of day for college students or young adults, so the Young Adult Group meets after worship for discussion and sometimes lunch!
Wednesday Adult Learning
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30
Wednesday evenings are a time of challenge, considering current events and issues from a faith-based perspective. Come when you can, join the conversation.
United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
UMW Afternoon Circle- This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. from September through May. The focus of the meetings is both education and outreach. The studies this year have focused how to follow a lifelong journey of practicing forgiveness, restorative justice, and reconciliation in our lives. We have also explored the theology of mission and evangelism in the twenty-first century context of Christianity as a worldwide religion. This fall we will focus on a mission study of Haiti. Making No-Sew Blankets is the ongoing outreach project. These blankets are donated to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul or to the Saint Paul Council of Churches.
UMW Book Club- UMW book club meets regularly. Connect with the church office for details.
Further references- For more information about United Methodist Women in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Conference and throughout the world, please visit these websites:
Friendship Class
Friendship Class is the longest running continuously meeting group at FAUMC. Meeting monthly, the Friendship Class is open to all ages for a time of fellowship, challenging speakers, and discussions.
Book Clubs
There are two book clubs at Fairmount Avenue UMC.
The Spiritual Book Club reads books on topics of faith and culture. Meeting approximately monthly on Wednesday nights, the group's book choices coincide with Wednesday Adult Learning Topics. Designed to encourage deep thinking and important conversations, all are welcome.
The UMW Book Club books and schedule are available through the church office.
Covenant Groups
Covenant Discipleship Groups are small groups of people who work out their faith journeys together. Through prayer, Bible study, and service, these groups usually meet weekly to challenge one another and deepen their faith. Throughout the year, new Covenant Discipleship groups form. If you are interested in a Covenant Discipleship Group, contact the church office.
That's why get together to think about our faith, study the Bible, ask hard questions, and encourage one another along the way. With many ways to connect to God, the practice of faith inspires practical application of faith.
Adult Sunday School
Sundays @ 9:00am - 10:00 am
Adult Sunday School is focusing on topics of faith, practice, and application. Join the conversation whenever you can.
Young Adult Sunday School
Sundays @ 11:30 -12:30 am
Mornings are not always the favorite time of day for college students or young adults, so the Young Adult Group meets after worship for discussion and sometimes lunch!
Wednesday Adult Learning
Wednesdays 6:30-7:30
Wednesday evenings are a time of challenge, considering current events and issues from a faith-based perspective. Come when you can, join the conversation.
United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
UMW Afternoon Circle- This group meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 p.m. from September through May. The focus of the meetings is both education and outreach. The studies this year have focused how to follow a lifelong journey of practicing forgiveness, restorative justice, and reconciliation in our lives. We have also explored the theology of mission and evangelism in the twenty-first century context of Christianity as a worldwide religion. This fall we will focus on a mission study of Haiti. Making No-Sew Blankets is the ongoing outreach project. These blankets are donated to Regions Hospital in Saint Paul or to the Saint Paul Council of Churches.
UMW Book Club- UMW book club meets regularly. Connect with the church office for details.
Further references- For more information about United Methodist Women in the Twin Cities, the Minnesota Conference and throughout the world, please visit these websites:
- Twin Cities District UMW website
- Minnesota Annual Conference UMW webpages
- The United Methodist Global Board of Global Ministries’ UMW website
Friendship Class
Friendship Class is the longest running continuously meeting group at FAUMC. Meeting monthly, the Friendship Class is open to all ages for a time of fellowship, challenging speakers, and discussions.
Book Clubs
There are two book clubs at Fairmount Avenue UMC.
The Spiritual Book Club reads books on topics of faith and culture. Meeting approximately monthly on Wednesday nights, the group's book choices coincide with Wednesday Adult Learning Topics. Designed to encourage deep thinking and important conversations, all are welcome.
The UMW Book Club books and schedule are available through the church office.
Covenant Groups
Covenant Discipleship Groups are small groups of people who work out their faith journeys together. Through prayer, Bible study, and service, these groups usually meet weekly to challenge one another and deepen their faith. Throughout the year, new Covenant Discipleship groups form. If you are interested in a Covenant Discipleship Group, contact the church office.