At First Church, we are blessed to partake in God’s mission of growing in Christ beyond Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Please view our listings below of ways to get involved with God’s grace through our ongoing small groups.
Men’s Groups
Thursday Morning Small Group
Contact: Bill McKinney (Bill.mckinney@twc.com)
Location: North Lime Coffee and Donuts (Clays Mill location)
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 8:30AM
Men’s weekly small group for accountability and study.
Wednesday Morning Small Group
Contact: Dr. Mike Powers (Mike@1stumc.org)
Location: Central Baptist Health offices
Day and Time: Wednesdays at 7AM
Pastor-led weekly small group for accountability and study.
Thursday Evening Golf Fellowship
Contact: Dulaney Wood (dwood007@aol.com)
Day and Time: Thursday evenings at various times
Fellowship and fun for men of all ages.
Women’s Small Groups
UMW Circles
Contact: Judy Mathis (Jpreston.mathis@iglou.com)
The Belle Bennett Circle usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 10 am. This circle focuses on discipleship and service, especially local missions.
Seasons of Life Friendship Circle meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6 pm. This group focuses on fellowship and service and coordinates our Backpack Food Program.
Journey Companions
Contact: Kathie Beach (kathrynbeach99@gmail.com)
Location: Curriculum Library – Room 123
Day and Time: Mondays from 9:30-10:30AM
Women’s Bible study and prayer group.
Available to All
Stephen Ministry
Contacts: Wendy Katz (katzwendys@gmail.com)
OR Charlie Newquist (Charlie.newquist@gmail.com)
Location: Room 111
Day and Time: Tuesdays at 6:30PM
Small group equipping members to serve in ministries of healing and wholeness. Requires training course (contact Wendy or Charlie for schedule).
Crafty Hands and Hearts
Contact: Luann Farrar (Lafarrar58@twc.com)
Location: Varies
Day and Time: Wednesdays at 6PM
Small group of fellowship and service.
Ann Orr Bible Study
Contact: Francis Abell (momabell@twc.com)
Location: Room 111
Day and Time: Sundays at 4PM
Sunday afternoon Bible study focusing on Scripture reading and discussion.