Small Groups for All Ages

Adult Choir:

Do you enjoy singing? Then the chancel choir is looking for you to come and be a part of the spirit of music, which so fully undergirds the service of worship. Practice is on Wednesdays; September through May: 7:30-8:30 P.M.

Bell Choirs:

Carillon Choir is designed for confident musicians. Practice is on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm; September through May. The Radiant Ringers is the choir designed for beginning musicians and also practice on Wednesdays evenings 5:30 pm..

Small Groups

Covenant Group: Meets on Sunday evenings. Call church office for details.

Disciple Bible Study:

Disciple I. Becoming disciples through Bible study is what this program is all about, and it is excellent. The group (usually of 12 people) meets for 34 weeks, 2 hours per session. You will be glad you invested the time. The entire Bible is read and studied.

Disciple II. Designed to continue the learning grounded in Disciple I, this church is offering the Disciple II study beginning the first part of next year.

Emmaus Groups

The Emmaus fellowship groups are designed for individuals who have attended a "Walk to Emmaus" weekend retreat. If you would be interested in attending a Walk to Emmaus retreat, they are held on various weekends throughout the year. "The focus of Emmaus is God as known in Jesus Christ and how that finds expression in the local church. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others."


Men Following Christ

The Men Following Christ small group meets Tuesdays at 8 P.M.  in the sanctuary area of the church for study, fellowship and prayer support.

Nine-To-Dine

For small group fellowship, be a part of a Nine-to-Dine gathering! Interested persons will be assigned together randomly in groups of nine. Each Nine-to-Dine group will determine how they will dine, and which day of the week. They commit to meet once each month for the calendar year. (Some groups may choose to skip the summer months, depending on schedules.) Some ideas for dining include: Sunday brunch; gourmet dining or dining at area restaurants; in-home dining; "scrabble" groups who choose to play games after dinner each month; casual or formal, pot-luck or catered. The choice is up to the group members! Each January, we will kick off a new season and divide into new groups to enhance fellowship among our members and maintain open groups, as well.

Sunday School (September-May 9:00-10:15 AM)

An exciting and integral part of fellowship and learning, our Sunday school program is designed for all ages (crib nursery through adult). We currently have 4 adult classes for you to survey: you may contact the Christian Educator or church office if you have any questions, or simply join in a visit any of the classes any time!
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International Class:

 Designed for individuals from other nations you are invited to join this small group of support and sharing.
MASS Class (Methodist Adults in Study and Service): This class studies various social issues and how Christians relate.
Seekers Class: Provides a meaningful Bible study to enrich the faith of class members, no matter what age or state in their faith journey.
Time to Grow Class: A Bible based group who gather for study and discussion. This class is also currently utilizing a video series from which to springboard conversation and learning.

United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women of Grinnell United Methodist Church conduct monthly programs throughout the year, excluding July and August. There are also District and Conference events of the United Methodist Women that occur throughout the year, as well. There are 8 circles (smaller groups of women) of the church which meet once a month, as well.

Youth Club Program

Over a period of several years, numbers of individual churches scattered throughout the country have conducted a weekday Christian education and nurture program for children and young people called "Youth Club". This program has included many different learning centers:

Worship Center
Craft Center
Fellowship Study Center
Choir rehearsal
Dinner

Purpose of the Youth Club

To create an understanding and desire for accepting Christ as Lord and person Savior;
bullet To develop intelligent, active and loyal membership and leadership in the church;
bullet To give worthwhile study, wholesome recreation and opportunities for service - all bound up in a Christian fellowship;

And to develop the kind of Christians who are able and willing to communicate their faith and to assume personal responsibility in assisting in the building of God's Kingdom on earth.

For more information on Youth Programs, please contact Paul Swick, Christian Education/Youth Coordinator.

Youth Fellowship

The Grinnell United Methodist Church has expanded their Youth Fellowship into an "Ecumenical Youth Gathering." Not only are youth from our church involved, but youth from the Lutheran and Baptist Churches in town are also included.  Check the Newsletter or call the office for specific times.  These gatherings are from September-May each year with Summer Mission and camping activities during June, July, and August.

For more information, please contact our church office.

Sunshine Singers and God's Choir

The Sunshine Singers are our 4 year old through 2nd graders. God's Choir is our 3rd through 6th graders. Both groups practice during the Sunday School hour.