Discipleship
What Is Discipleship?
Did you know? “Disciple” means student! Being a disciple of Christ means learning how to love God and one another better.
This is a life-long process, and we learn best when we learn together. At East Bloomfield UMC, we have opportunities to learn more about God and to grow in our faith together at every stage of life. Check out some of the opportunities below!
Small Groups
These small groups are geared toward adults, but kids are welcome to come as well! Whether you need to bring your children because of a childcare issue, or because your children want to join a small group themselves, we are happy they are here.
Overview
On a regular basis, we hold various small groups—both short-term and ongoing—to help us deepen our faith and grow together. You may see Bible studies on different books of the Bible, book studies, prayer groups, and more. Below, you’ll find information about our currently active groups.
Note that many of these small groups are often on hiatus during the summer.
Current & Upcoming Groups
Stay tuned for two new small groups, coming this fall:
Weekly Bible Study
In the fall, we’ll be piloting a new, ongoing Bible study. We’ll start at the very beginning (a very good place to start), and work our way through, chapter-by-chapter. The goal here is to move slowly and think deeply about what makes this collection of books so special, how the Holy Spirit speaks to us through it, and what it means to call something that humans wrote “God’s Word.”
There is no expectation of preparation or experience whatsoever. Whether you’re a professional Bible scholar, or cracking open the Bible for the very first time, you are welcome in this class. We’ll talk together, learn from each other, and do our best to grow in faith and love of God.
Prayer Group
Want to pray, but don’t really know how? Feeling bored or unfulfilled in your current prayer practices? Join us for a new prayer group starting this fall, where we’ll learn a wide variety of different prayer practices from a variety of different times and places. Join us for a moment of centering and quiet, and perhaps find a new way to connect with God in the midst of your busy week.
Class will be held weekly in the Sanctuary, and there will be a session in Bloomfield and in Victor—you can come to either or both, whatever works for your schedule on a given day.
Seeking Volunteers
Is there a new small group you’d like to see at our church? Are you feeling called to lead it, or do you know someone who would be good at it? Let us know!
Nervous, or unsure where to begin? Don’t let that stop you! Our pastor and lay leadership can help you plan your small group and prepare for leading it.