Growth Groups
Take The Next Step
We want to help you connect with God and others. Some Growth Groups are all about learning. Some are all about serving. But you have to purposefully decide to volunteer and participate. Both can be rewarding and satisfying. You will make friends, build relationships and find support and encouragement for your life. For more information about any group listed here, please use our info form.
Most of our Growth Groups have established a virtual meeting format. Want to be a group leader? Email Terri Kraft at tkraft@firstunited.org
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Monday at 10am
Morning Light meets at 10:00 at the church. Join us in September as we study: Sacred Pathways – 9 ways to connect with God by Gary Thomas. Sacred Pathways reveals nine distinct spiritual temperaments--and their strengths, weaknesses, and tendencies--to help you improve your spiritual life and deepen your personal walk with God.
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Monday at 6:30pm
Young Women’s Group – meets at 6:30 pm in conjunction with The Gathering Place and Pastor Amy
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Tuesday at 6:30am
Men’s online sermon discussion 6:30am on Zoom.
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Tuesday at 10am
Disciple Study Group
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Tuesday at 7pm
Pearls of Great Price – Women’s online Bible Study meets by Zoom at 7:00 pm Returning January 16: Twelve More Women of the Bible: Life-Changing Stories for Women Today We will look at some key women in the Bible, discover new insights into God's character, learn how we can persevere through difficult times, and find joy in the hope that Jesus provides.
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Wednesday at 7:30am
Men’s sermon discussion - meets at 7:30am at the Casements
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Wednesday at 8am
Men’s morning bible study meets at 8am at First United.
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Wednesday at 10am
Join us as we study “The Power of a Woman’s Words.” By Sharon Jaymes We are meeting in various locations. We’ll connect you with directions when we receive your sign up.
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Thursday at 10am
Starting January 11, 10:00 room 1 & 2 Study text is still being confirmed, but we will be studying the Gospel of Luke.
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Thursday at 12pm
Stringing Pearls in Person - Returning in September we’ll revisit decluttering and prepare for our next study – 12 Women of the Bible Join us at noon – Room 1&2
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Thursday at 7pm
Hebrews In Depth: The Thursday Fellowship Group will begin studying the book of Hebrews in depth. Bring your Bible to our zoom meetings on Thursdays at 7 PM and learn about the superiority of Jesus Christ in His Person, in His priesthood, and in His Faith. This will help you answer an unbeliever's question, "Why should I believe in Jesus?" Study questions are emailed prior to the online meeting.
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Sunday at 10:10am
“The Third Day.” By Bishop Tom Berlin.
MEMBERSHIP AT FIRST UNITED
Membership at First United supports and nurtures your commitment to follow Christ, but joining is not required to participate in the life of the church; you are welcome here wherever you are in your faith journey.
The only requirement to become a member of First United is baptism. We have numerous opportunities for baptism and joining our membership scheduled throughout the year. Sign up for our weekly email to be informed of our next scheduled event, or contact Terri Kraft at tkraft@firstunited.org.
To request a baptism date or participate in an advertised Baptism please use the form found at our website: BAPTISM REGISTRATION FORM
To become a member of the church, we ask that you contact Terri Kraft, our Next Steps Leader. You can email her at tkraft@firstunited.org
At First United we feel there are five key disciplines of faith which we want members to pursue. We don’t expect anyone to be fully engaged in all of them all the time. But it’s our goal that members commit to at least one, and always be working to take “a new and next step” in their faith journey. As you can see on this website, our key disciplines are:
Attend consistently
Grow relationally
Serve passionately
Give generously
Share faith fearlessly
With this in mind, before becoming a member we will ask you to complete a spiritual gifts inventory and commit to at least one of our five key spiritual disciplines.
We can’t wait to welcome you to our First United Family.
