Groups

Life Together Ministries is our small group system for adult discipleship ministries. Life groups offer a way for everyone to get plugged into a smaller community of people to meet regularly or on occasion in Christian fellowship.

Our groups come in all shapes and sizes. Some groups might be set up like a traditional Sunday School class or evening small group, while other groups may meet in creative new ways. There will be something for everyone- so that we can all grow closer to each other in Christian community.

(LOTs) – Creed: What Christians Believe Tuesdays, Sep 5-Oct 10; 10-11:30 amLadies on Tuesdays (LOTS) group welcomes other women to join them for their Fall Study, using the book 'Creed: What Christians Believe', by Adam Hamilton. We meet in the Ministry Center, Room 5, on Tuesdays, from 10-11:30 am. This study will be six weeks, Tuesday September 5-Oct 10, 2023. Access to the book or ebook are encouraged.– sign-up here

Hymns We Love to Sing –Thurs, Sep 7 - 28, 2023; 7-8:15 PM Learn about the history of our favorite hymns. Who wrote them and what was the occasion of their writing? How have they formed our understanding of what we believe? Why do we love them? And we'll listen to them-and sing them, too! We will be meeting in person, in the church sanctuary. sign-up here

God in Literature – 2nd & 4th Tuesday, Sept 12- Dec 12thThis book club is for women who want to discuss God and religion as found in both contemporary fiction and non-fiction. We meet twice monthly in various private homes. There will be time for both fellowship and discussion. Women of all ages welcome! sign-up here

Upper Room Life Group – Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 PM; Sept 21-Oct 26thThis Life Group is for Teens and Adults. We will focus on a discussion of the devotions & questions in the The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. The group plans to meet for 6 weeks, in the church ministry center. Please contact Jane Avery with any questions. sign-up here

Methodist Doctrine 101 – Mondays, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 6, Nov 20; 6-7 PM, via Zoom. This Life Group will provide a brief overview of Methodist Doctrine relating to God, humanity, and grace. Sharing and conversation will be encouraged as participants discuss what we believe as Methodists. Led by Pastor Chae. sign-up here

Exploring Biblical Justice – Monday, Oct 2, 9, 23, & 30; 7:15-8:30 PMWe will explore the Biblical understanding of Justice, as contained in the the scriptures of the Old & New Testaments, in order to better apply Biblical teachings to contemporary issues we face in our world today. Meets 4 weeks in October at ASUMC Ministry Center. No session on October 16th. sign-up here

Reading Scripture with Childlike Faith –Thursdays, Oct 5-Nov 9th, 5:30-6:30 PM.We will learn how to read Scripture and the great texts of the Christian tradition with attentiveness, humility, and a lively imagination. We will use Scripture, Christian texts, and learn about the Liturgical calendar. This group will meet in the church sanctuary for 6 weeks. sign-up here

Theology, Identity and Me –Thursdays, 7-8 PM, Nov 2-16th (3 weeks)We will watch a three-part video series in which presenters share foundational knowledge about LGBTQ+ identities and how scripture affirms them through theological reflection, personal stories, and accompanying resources. Come prepared for discussion and fellowship. We will meet in ASUMC Ministry Center. sign-up here

Parents of Young Children – 1st & 3rd Sunday, 5:30-7 PM; Sep 17, 2023 - May 12, 2024. This Life Group is for parents of children 0 yrs - 5th grade. The group will provide fellowship, opportunities to share and learn, and support for parents. Concurrent children's programming will be held. Meets at the church Ministry Center. Please contact Chae Albright (calbright@allsaintsumc.org) with any questions. sign-up here

20s-30s Fellowship Group Monthly; Offsite; TBDThe 20s - 30s Fellowship Life Group is designed for young adults, married or single, without children, who want to gather for dinner & conversation in a private home or restaurant. Specific dates/times & conversation topics will be announced. Please contact Mulloy Manning for more information. – sign-up here

Fall 2023

Methodist Doctrine 101

This four-session Life Group will provide a brief overview of Methodist Doctrine relating to God, humanity, and grace. Sign Up Online

Life Group for Parents of Young Children

This Life Group will provide opportunities for fellowship, learning, and support for parents of children 0yrs-5th grade. Fall/Winter/Spring

Hymns We Love To Sing - If you love the music of the church, this group is for you! We will gather to listen to (and sing) two or three hymns at each meeting. We'll learn about the history of these hymns--music and lyrics. And we'll discuss what the hymns teach us about God and how they've been meaningful to us in our discipleship journeys. September 7, 14, 21, and 28; 7:00-8:15 PM in the Sanctuary. Sign Up Online - Questions? Contact Mike Crane.

Young Adults (without children; married or single) - Under construction - stay tuned for more information

Young Adults (with children) - 1st & 3rd Sun, 5:30-8 pm; potluck & discussion in private home. Children welcome. Contact Katie White .

Gen Xers - new Fellowship Life Group, hosted by David & Nancy Johndrow. The initial gathering will be at a restaurant (TBD) on Friday, June 16th. The group subsequently will meet on the 3rd Sunday evening of the month. Click Here to RSVP.

Senior Saints, Too (Newly or About to be Retired)- Coming in September - stay tuned.

Senior Saints (Retired; Married & Single) - Fellowship group; 2nd Sunday evening of the month. Contact Bob & Debra Hinton.

Adult Connexsion - This is a traditional Adult ‘Sunday School’ class that meets year round, at 9:30 am on Sunday mornings, in room 5 in the ASUMC Ministry Center. The group currently is using the Adult Bible Studies series by Abingdon Press. Contact Bill Pollard for more information.

Reconciling Saints is a Reconciling Community supporting the United Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network. Our goal is to provide an open and welcoming presence for LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking a church home. Our activities include book study and community outreach. We have had group discussions of the Faithful and Inclusive video series and represented All Saints at the Apex Pride festival. We have established a Social Justice Library located in the Narthex. Upcoming in November our group will be sharing the video series Theology, Identity, and Me: An Affirming Study of Gender, Sex and Human Sexuality which is an affirming Christian video series about LGBTQ+ identities and more with theological reflection and discussion resources. We will also be participating in the Durham Pride Festival on Saturday September 23 with Durham Queer Methodists , a coalition of 11 local churches and attending the Duke Memorial Queerly Beloved worship service on Sunday September 24.

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