Leader:

David Hammerslag

Meeting Time:

Every Thursday

6:30-8:00pm

Meeting Type / Location:

In-Person at Hammerslag home

Dates:

September 16 - November 18

Description:

Have you ever wondered how to be a participant with God in being transformed into Christ-likeness? This spiritual formation group pursues participating with God in who He has created us to be. We are studying James Bryan Smith’s book, The Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows. Smith says the most important thing about a person is what they think about God; it influences not only what they believe, but how they act. This is where spiritual transformation begins. Through a study of the New Testament gospels, we will discover the God Jesus knew and the kingdom He proclaimed as a way to grow in our own understanding of our good and beautiful God.

Note: Participants must wear a mask unless fully vaccinated against Covid and must have a copy of the book.

Leader:

Meg Crossman

Meeting Time:

Every Thursday

6:30-8:00pm

Meeting Type / Location:

In-person @ WMC Cafe

Dates:

September 16 - November 4

Description:

Have you ever tried reading the New Testament in a structured and disciplined way only to find your mind drifting to other thoughts or distracted by language, verse separations, editor's notes? Immerse is a fresh approach to reading the whole New Testament without those distractions. We gather weekly in a book club format and welcome all levels of Christian life experience—from beginners to savvy veterans.

Note:

This is a structured reading plan that requires 20-30 minutes of reading five days a week. Each participant must purchase hard copy of Immerse: Messiah, available on Amazon.com (click to purchase). Electronic versions will not suffice for this group. 

Leader:

Lee Meyer

Day & Time:

Thursdays  7:00-8:30 PM

September 16 - November 4 (8 Sessions)

Location:

Zoom Video

Description:

What might happen if we approached the world in silent wonder, with a humility and openness to learning? During this Life Together group experience, we will take time to listen, learn and, together, share our responses to a fascinating continuing conversation around “Learning How to See” led by Brian McLaren. Brian is back for Season Two of a powerful podcast unpacking the biases that impact the way we see—and ultimately love—ourselves and each other. From judgments made unconsciously to complacency in systemic evil, we must learn how to see before we can learn how to transform.

Leaders:

Kevin and Marisa Marvin

Meeting Time:

Sundays twice a month, meeting variously

6:30-7:30pm

Meeting Type / Location:

In-person @ Marvin home

Start Date:

ongoing

Description:

This group is all about Learning to do Life Together: praying for each other, genuinely caring for each other, and serving others.

Leader:

Jennifer Sellers

Meeting Time:

Wednesdays

6:00–7:00PM

Meeting Type / Location:

In-Person @ WMC in The Orchard classroom

Start Date:

September 15 - November 10

(Note: We will not meet on October 13)

Description:

It can be a tough, lonely job raising teenagers. This LT group is committed to embracing the adventures of raising teens by praying together and supporting each other in a safe, non-judgmental, encouraging atmosphere. This fall we are looking more closely at the power of prayer through a Pete Greig video-based study called “The Prayer Course.”

Leaders:

Graeme Sellers

Day & Time:

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM

September 14 - November 2 (eight sessions)

Location:

In-person at the Meyer home

Description:

Prayer is a conversation between you and God. The Prayer Course is a simple, fun course designed to evoke a passion for prayer in everyone—the committed follower of Jesus as well as the skeptic and the scared. In eight video sessions, Pete Greig, founder of the worldwide 24/7 prayer movement, demystifies prayer, helping prayer become achievable, enjoyable, life-giving and life-changing. The Prayer Course is accessible, full of surprising stories of answered prayer, and tremendously engaging.

Optional Resource:

How to Pray by Pete Greig, a companion resource which follows the Prayer Course framework and contains insightful stories, recommended reading and resources, and full notation of all Scripture and resources.

Leader:

Joanie Meyer

Meeting Time:

Tuesdays

9:30–11:30am

Meeting Type / Location:

Zoom video

Start Date:

ongoing

Description:

A natural outflow from our time spent studying "Mansions of the Heart" and "Falling Upward," we share our lives and open our hearts while caring and praying for each other.

Leader:

Lindsay Elizabeth

Meeting Time:

Sundays

6:00–7:30PM

Meeting Type / Location:

In-Person @ WMC Café

Start Date:

ongoing

Description:

Calling all 7th – 12th grade students! Youth Life Together is a place where we value questions about God, life, family, friendship, and more. We believe that unanswered questions are not threats; they are catalysts for growth. Our community aims to create an open environment where students can explore their faith and let it grow naturally. We believe real transformation comes when you know that you are seen, you are heard, and you are loved. Currently we are watching "The Chosen" series and discussing each episode as we dive deeper into Scripture than ever before. Once a month we have a special, fun social event.