Bible Studies / Small Groups

Highland UMC will soon be starting our spring Small Groups. Small Group ministry is a great way to grow deeper in your faith, get to know others in the church better and just have fun. It is my hope that each of you would consider attending a small group during this spring’s session, and that you will invite friends who may not attend church to come with you. A description each of the small groups offered this spring is listed below, along with group details and contact information. Please register with the leaders soon, as space is limited.

 

This small group will explore the connections between our faith and the art of the theatre. We will travel to local theatres and experience well known plays that have deep spiritual under tones. We will then gather at a later evening to discuss the play and its theological significances. The dates and play descriptions are below. Please contact Keith Ritchie if you have any further questions.

 

 

 

We will meet at the church to take the church bus (limit of 15 passengers) to the above plays. We will leave at 6:15 for a 7:30 showing of “Cotton Patch Gospel”, will leave at 6:45 for 8:00 showings of “Lord of the Flies” and “Gods of Carnage”.  We will gather for discussion about the latter two plays on February 28^th and March 27^th, respectively. To reserve your place for a play call the church office or email Office@highlandumchurch.net . For further information about the above plays (and others) go to www.theactsoffaith.org .

 

Leader – Rev. Keith Ritchie

Meeting Times – Varies according to play times and discussion meetings

Discussion Meeting Location – Home of Charles and Margaret Carper

For Registration – Contact Keith Ritchie at Keith@highlandumchurch.net or 804-526-3870

 

 

This small group will share a seven week Lenten journey to prepare us for Eastertide. Join us to read biblical texts and to study the hymns of Wesley as poetry that is beautiful in and of itself. There will be quiet time for meditation and prayer. This small group provides a unique opportunity to draw inspiration from the Bible and from the lyrics from our Anglican musical heritage. A discipline of study and reflection will prepare us for a journey inward and upward through Lent.

Charles Wesley was concerned about a healthy and vital relationship with God. Listen to his hymns. Meditate on the lyrics. Be in prayer for personal action as we take this pilgrimage through the 40 days of Lent. Live and Sing the Song Forever New!

 

Leader – Bryan Carper

Meeting Times – Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Start Date – Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Topic Length – 7 Weeks

Group Size – Limited to the first 12 registrations

Meeting Location – Home of Bryan and Debbie Carper

 

For Registration – Contact Bryan Carper at blcarper1872@yahoo.com or 804-334-4492

 

 

We will explore key features of Christian character and as a group apply these teachings in our daily life.  The first series is focused on hospitality and justice. We will learn what scripture says about being welcoming followers of Christ, and plan practical ways to carry out Christian hospitality.

 

Leaders – Tricia Cox & Linda Coleman

Meeting Times – Mondays, 7:00 – 8:30pm

Start Date – Monday, February 20, 2012

Topic Length – 10Weeks

Group Size – Limited to the first 12 registrations

Meeting Location – Home of Mike and Linda Coleman

For Registration – Contact either Tricia Cox  cancernp@aol.com or 804-651-2350, or Linda Coleman at Linda.Coleman@vdem.virginia.gov or 804-520-2982