ADULT PROGRAMS
Below you will find information on our adult Christian education opportunities held both on Sunday mornings and at times during the week
Sunday Morning Sunday School Classes
Grace UMC Sunday School is held year-round at the times outlined below. Our goal is to grow and strengthen our faith and understanding of the love of Christ in our adults. We follow the UMC Safe Sanctuary standards of oversight. Our various Adult Christian Education classes are outlined below. If you have any questions on which class might best suit your needs, please contact our Executive Director of Connectional Ministry, Tammy Houck at tammyhouck@gracehummelstown.org.
Connections
Gathers in Room 111 at 9:30am on Sunday mornings
Serendipity
Gathers in Room 205 at 9:30am on Sunday mornings
FOCUS (Friends of Christ United in Sunday School)
Gathers in Room 106 at 9:30am on Sunday mornings
Journey Through the Bible
Gathers in Room 113 at 9:30am on Sunday mornings
Bible Study Resources
Adult Bible Study
Join Pastor Charlie as he delves into the different Books of the Bible. Groups meet on Tuesdays
from 10 – 11 am or Wednesdays from 7 pm – 8 pm at Grace. The Wednesday evening group
provides an online option. Contact office@gracehummelstown.org with any questions
Online Bible Study
As part of the church, we are excited to share with you a free gift of access to RightNow Media! This extensive video library tool is known as the ‘Christian Netflix’ and has a huge library of faith-based videos that you can access whenever and wherever you want – on your phone, tablet, computer or at home on your TV.
One of the primary focuses in all that we do is to be disciple-making disciples! We believe that this is a tool that will equip you to live out your faith at home, at work, and in your neighborhood. RightNow Media has videos for everyone – kids, youth, parents, married couples, college students, single adults, working professionals – all aimed at helping you grow in your discipleship journey.
Sign in to your Right Now Media account to explore lessons, devotions and other educational platforms. Don’t have an account? Email the Tammy Houck (tammyhouck@gracehummelstown.org) to request an invitation to this wonderful resource.
Grace's Book Nook
Check out Grace’s library, filled with both small group studies and personal selections for the avid reader. The Book Nook is located in Room #106 next to the church office. Sign out all books and return them at your leisure. We are happy to be able to share these resources.
Questions? Contact tammyhouck@gracehummelstown.org or (717) 566-2897.
Small Groups
Women's Small Groups
WINGS – Women In Growth Spiritually.
“We love because God first loved us.” (1 John 4:19)
The purpose of this group is to provide a place for women to read the Scripture, share life experiences and have fellowship together.
This all takes place in a safe space while learning ways to take what you have learned and apply it to your life.
The WINGS Group meets for
6-week sessions throughout the year with varied, focused topics.
We explore passages from the
Bible, books, music, and poetry.
Women of all ages are
encouraged to join us in the Fireside Room!
The Winter session starts on 1/14/2025 at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room. The last class of the winter session will be 2/18/2025.
Women at the Well
Women at the Well meet every Wednesday in the Fireside Room from 9:30 am – 11:00 am.
We will be finishing Karen Kingsbury’s Family of Jesus study. On January 29th we begin a 5 week study on Psalm 23 with Matt Chandlar on Right Now Media. We are a group of fun filled, faith filled women who inspire and encourage spiritual growth with one another. We share experiences and reflections on how God has influenced or altered our lives.
Come and explore the Word with Women at the Well.
Purposeful Stretching
This is an opportunity for participants to improve their balance, stretch their bodies, reflect on scripture, share any prayer concerns, meditate, and relax. Tai Chi, Pilates core work, TheraBands, and body ball release will be used to achieve better balance, core strength and flexibility. The meditation and prayer component help with relaxation and centering.
This group meets weekly for an hour-long class. Just register for class and bring your yoga mat.
All other equipment will be provided for class time use by instructor, Sandy McCann. If you want to read more about the class you can visit the Purposeful Stretching website at https://purposefulstretching.wixsite.com/website.
The Prayer Shawl Ministry
- The group gathers on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2pm in the
Fireside Room at Grace. - The Prayer Shawl Ministry knits and crochets shawls to give to people in need of
God’s comfort and love. These shawls are stitched with prayers asking for peace,
comfort, and God’s love for the person that receives it. The prayer shawl group
will usually meet on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month at 2pm in the Fireside
Room. If your schedule doesn’t permit you to come to every meeting, don’t let
that stop you from joining the group! You can come when you are available and
work on shawls in your spare time. - The prayer shawl group holds a mini craft sale in November. We create hand-
made items such as scarves, winter hats, dish cloths, holiday ornaments, and
much more. All of the monies from this go to the debt reduction of the church.
Keep this in mind for some of your holiday gift shopping! There will be an
announcement in the weekly bulletins a few weeks before the sale dates. - If you have any questions about the group, what we do, or would
like to give a shawl to someone that needs one, you can contact
Karen Svercek at ksvercek207@gmail.com.
Men's Small Groups
Life is busy. We all need a break sometimes. Join other men as we take a coffee break. We get together and talk life, sports, movies and tv and whatever else comes up.
Open to anyone who just needs a coffee break.
Meets Wednesday mornings at 7:30 at the Soda Jerk