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Our Adult Study Groups at FUMC Coppell offer participants opportunities for adults to grow in faith and discipleship - growing closer to God and others in the shared experience of prayer, study, reflection and small-group discussion. 

  • Please register for groups as soon as possible to help insure that studies will make, and so we can order books and plan for room set-up.
  • Studies may be canceled due to low registration.
  • Childcare is offered for most study groups, with 48 hour advance reservations – 972-462-0471, ext. 226 

To register

  • e-mail or call Kathy Baker at kbaker@fumccoppell.org or 972-462-0471, ext. 210 (Please give her your name and e-mail address)

Confirmation and room assignments will be sent by e-mail prior to the first group session. 

For more information about adult study groups, please contact: Rev. Susan Bryan at 972-462-0471 or sbryan@fumcoppell.org.

Bible Studies    
  • 10:17 Men’s Bible Study  
    We invite any men who are interested in digging deeper into God's word.  We will be kicking off a 13 week study on Paul's letters (1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, and Ephesians).  Our study book will be a verse by verse study of the great New Testament books. We will learn insight into the meaning of the passages by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words, and how it to our own lives.  

When: Sundays, starts October 26
7:30 – 9:00 pm
Leader: Scott Wilson
Fee: book, approximately $8

  • Hungry for the Word
    Bible Study group that is meeting to study
    and discuss the entire Bible together. New
    persons are welcome to join. Study of Psalms starting on September 7.

When: Sundays (ongoing)
6:00 – 7:30 pm
Leader: Terry Settle
Fee: book, $23

 

  • Monday Morning Men's Bible Study
    Sponsored by United Methodist Men, this
    ongoing men’s group meets weekly for a
    light breakfast, Bible study and fellowship.
When: Mondays (ongoing)
6:00 – 7:00 am
Fee: book, approximately $12
  • Disciple 1: Becoming Disciples Through
    Bible Study 
    The foundational Disciple Bible Study that
    is the pre-requisite for other Disciple studies.
    A 34-session survey of the Bible, both Old
    and New Testaments, from Genesis through
    Revelation, that prompts participants to become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ.

When: Wednesdays,
starts September 17
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Dennis Wilkinson 
Fee: $40

  • Disciple 2: Into the Word Into the World
    32 week study of the Old and New Testament
    with concentration on four books: Genesis,
    Exodus, Luke, and Acts. Designed for
    those who have already taken Disciple 1.

When: Tuesdays,
starts September 16       
9:30 – 11:30 am
Leader: Ellen Diers
Fee: $40

Spiritual Formation   
  • Women’s Reading Group
    This group gathers weekly for prayer,
    fellowship and discussion on the readings
    together. Participants are welcome to bring
    your lunch. Book, Longing to Pray: How the
    Psalms Teach us to Talk with God.

When: Thursdays,
starts September 18    
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: $12 

 

  • Group Spiritual Direction
    Monthly small group that meets to pray
    together, give group members an
    opportunity share and listen to how
    God is working in their lives, and to gain
    inspiration and support to repond to
    God’s nudgings.

When: 1st Monday,
starts November 3
9:30 – 11:30 am
OR
1st Thursday,
starts November 6     
6:30-8:30 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: none

  • In the Prayer Garden: A Morning Apart 
    Are you tired? Worn out? Do you need a
    morning just to be still and  know that God is
    God? Group will gather together in the
    Biggerstaff Prayer Garden for community
    prayer, silence and solitude for rest and
    renewal.

In case of inclement weather, we will meet inside.

When: Saturday
   October 25, 9:30 - 11:30 am
   Grace & Gratitude

   December 6, 9:30 – 11:30 am
   Advent:  Waiting for the Christ Child 
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan
Fee: none, Bring your journal or paper/pen.

Divorce and Grief Support Groups/Workshops
These workshops are offered in conjunction with the
children’s divorce and grief groups that will be offered at the same time. For information or to sign up for the children’s groups, please contact: Rev. Jennifer Scott at 972-462-0471, ext. 208 or jscott@fumccoppell.org.
  
  • Divorce Recovery
    A 7 week workshop/support group for persons experiencing the pain of divorce - to understand divorce process, plan for recovery and future decisions, and find support from others.

When: Sundays,
starts September 21         
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Leaders: Jeff & Pam Martin Varnell
Fee: $15

  • Grief Recovery
    A 7 week workshop/support group for persons who have experienced the painful death of a loved one - to work through the grief process, grow through the loss, and find support from others.

When: Sundays,
starts September 21   
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Leaders: Rev. Susan Bryan and
    Rev. Joan Humphries
Fee: $15

Special Offerings   
  • Pastor’s Study Group
    This ongoing group meets to share joys and
    concerns, read and reflect on our faith, and
    grow in grace together.

When: Wednesdays,
starts September 17
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Leader: Rev. Dennis Wilkinson
Fee: book, to be determined

  • Financial Peace University
    This class teaches stewardship-how to manage 100 percent of shate God has given. Dave Ramsey’s life-changing program to
    help you and your family get out of debt, stay out of debt and save money.
When: Tuesdays, 13 weeks
    starts September 9th
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Leaders: Bill & Peggy Smothermon
    and George & Brenda Mitchell
Fee: $95, individual or couple
  • Being a United Methodist 101
    For persons who are new to the United Methodist Church or those who need a refresher course. Learn about basics of
    the United Methodist Church - history, theology, structure and social principles.

When:
Sundays, October 19, 26 &
November 2
    9:45 – 10:45 am
OR
Thursdays,
October 23 & 30
    7:00 – 8:30 pm
Leader: Rev. Susan Bryan

  • Story of Christianity
    A graduate level course on Early Christian History and Writings, using the Perkins textbook, Story of Christianity by Justo Gonzales.
When: Day & Time TBD
Leader: Jeanne Crandall
Email Jeanne at
jcrandall@att.net
if you want to be included in the formative meeting in September.
  • Yoga
    Uniting mind, body, and soul, yoga is an effective way to relieve stress and to build strength, stamina, and balance. Suitable for
    beginners or those with yoga experience. An easy to moderate physical workout that incorporates Christian worship, prayer,
    and quiet time. Yoga mats and props will be available for purchase or you may bring your own. Signed waver form required.

When: 10 sessions,
starts September 15
Mondays, 9:00 - 10:00 am
OR
Mondays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Leader: Lucinda Bordonaro, Yoga instructor 3 years and certified by YogaFit.
Fee: $30, Space is limited–register early

  • P.E.A.R.L.S. (Personal Enrichment and Relations Ladies Study)
    A bi-monthly mom-to-mom group focusing on spreading God's grace through the art of hospitality to family, friends and the community.

When: ongoing
2nd & 4th Thursdays,
9:30 - 11:30 am
Leader: Lindy Kinnan
Fee: book 
 

  • Women’s Retreat
    Join other women for fun and fellowship, and to relax, rest and renew in a beautiful setting overlooking Lake Texoma. We will begin with dinner Friday and end after worship Sunday morning.

When: March 6-8, 2009
Prothro Center, Texoma
Contact: Ellen Diers or Susan Bryan
Fee: $135 by November 30,
    $145 after (double occupancy)