Lent 2026 Adult Small Groups
February 25th – April 1st, 2026
“What Makes a Hero?” by Matt Rawle It will coincide with the youth small group study. Rawle looks at culture’s definition of a hero versus God’s. Learn how Jesus turned the concept of hero on its head. We will examine how good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, and overcoming adversity are at the core to how we as Christians understand salvation. Led by Danielle Preisach and Barbara Lange
Kate Bowler’s “Life Together Apart: While it was Yet Dark” (No book) Learn practices that will help you to find hope in the midst of uncertainty. In life we have limited agency, interdependence, hope, community, and joy—the very things we need to sustain us in the midst of uncertainty and fear. Led by Doreen Collins
Pastor George’s study “The Cross and Us: A Lenten study.” (No book) Our worship services will explore five different ways Christians have understood what Jesus accomplished on the cross—from Christ’s victory over evil to how his life transforms ours. Want to go deeper? Join us for a 5-week small group where we’ll study the same scriptures, ask hard questions together, and discover what the cross means for our daily lives. No theological background needed—just bring your questions and an open heart.
Register for small groups here.
Fall 2025 Adult Small Groups
Sign Up for our Fall Small Group based on Howard Thurman’s book “Jesus and the Disinherited.” There will be two options for this study, Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 11 a.m. The Wednesday group will be led by Tony Wilson and the Thursday group will be led by Doreen Collins. It will run from September 17/18- October 22/23.
Please sign up so we can contact you about the location of the class. Contact Doreen Collins for more information: doreen@fumcbelmont.org.
Stories to Live By Small Group: once a month small group that meets on Sunday evening. Led by Pastor George. The topic is “Exploring Spiritual Memoirs.” Email George to sign up: george@fumcbelmont.org
Engage Small Groups: This fall would you like to sharpen your spiritual practices and spend time reflecting on your week? This is a four-week small group of 4-5 people, it begins Tuesday October 7th at 6:30 p.m. Sign up here.
Reading Women: book group for women who like to read a variety of topics. They meet on Zoom the second Tuesday of each month October through May. Contact Ellen to sign up ellen@fumcbelmont.org
Summer 2025 Adult Small Group
Summer Small Group on the Psalms
Join this small group and study some of the Psalms and how it applies to our lives today. The group will meet on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. beginning June 17th going through July 29th; no class will be held the week of July 1st due to the holiday.
We will be using “Psalms: Prayers of the Heart” book by Eugene Peterson. This study will coincide with Pastor George’s sermon series. There is an option for an evening study if there is enough interest.
