Adult Ministry
On-going Small Groups
Want to wade, swim or dive? We offer a variety of small groups to fit your current needs.
Wading groups: introductions to Christian Faith and communitySwimming groups: delve deeper into the Christian faith through the study of scripture, history or current issues.
Diving groups: immersed in the more complex issues of Christian faith and transformation
Golfing Group
This fall be a part of a co-ed, intergenerational golf group. Contact Jeff Duerk at 661-4395.
Sunday
Faithseekers (Julie Brodt-Eppley 568-1829)Jackson Small Group (Joan Jackson 661-2500)
Sunday Night Small Group (John Bennet 574-4752)
Monday
Body Recall (Kay Crynon 226-3497)
God's Grace (Marilyn Jackman 922-7372)
DeGreg Bible Study (Carol DeGreg 598-6345)
Tuesday
My Neighbor's Place Bible Study (Gail Stewart 574-6085)
Women's Social Group (Mary Dean Schaumloffel 481-0037 or Beth Strawhun 661-3139)
Men's Social Group (Dan Argo 941-6393 or Mitch Smith 481-8980)
Yoga (Joan Jackson 661-2500)
Disciple Bible Study (Lynn Hampshire 662-3675 or Lloyd Pemberton 628-0383)
Heartlifters (Sally Dessauer 622-6588)
Wednesday
Body Recall (Kay Crynon 226-3497)
Wesgals (Ruth Wolfe 598-4102)
Pastor's Study (Pastor Lee Strawhun 661-3139)
Night at the Movies (Pastor Kathleen Kisner 661-3139)
Thursday
Outsiders (Wilma Beigel 859-261-9305)
Yoga (Joan Jackson 661-2500)
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) (Lori Coleman 574-9800)
Hissett's Group (Jane Hissett 661-0155)
Merrimaids (Judy Hearn 922-6899)
Thursday Night Bible Study (Tim & Jan Peter 941-7721)
Open Hearts (Darla Meadors 481-1937)
Together on Our Own (Sally Dessauer 662-6588)
Friday
Body Recall (Kay Crynon 226-3497)
Funseekers (Lori Coleman 574-9800)
Saturday
Adults in Action (Duncan Cordrey 251-1546)
Basketball (Adam Luthman 706-6157)
Nature Trekkers (Gail Stewart 574-6085)
Countrylakers (Roger Lindle 922-5882)
The Fellowship (Bob & Marilyn Hyland 385-1318)
Sunday PM Groups
Jackson Small Group (swimming), one Sunday a month, 4-5:30 pmThis group gathers for a variety of topical studies.
Meeting Place: members homes
Contact Person: Joan Jackson, joan.jackson@cincinnatistate.edu, 661-2500
Sunday Night Small Group (swimming/diving), 6-8 pm weekly
We are open to anyone of any age, married or single, interested in a caring Christian support group for living life together in Christ. We also meet once a month on the first Friday for a dinner or social event.
Meeting place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: John Bennet, Jr., jbennetjr@aol.com, 574-4752
Monday Groups
Body Recall (swimming), 10-11 am, weeklyBody Recall exercises are designed to reclaim the variety of movements and the strength that help us make living possible. Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Kay Craynon, 226-3497
God's Grace (swimming), 1 pm twice a month
This group meets twice montlhly and studies a variety of Bible topics. Previous studies include Praying to Make a Difference
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, library
Contact Person: Marilyn Jackman lynejack@zoomtown.com
DeGreg's Bible Study (swimming), 7-9 pm, weekly
This group studies and shares around a common devotional book.
Meeting Place: DeGreg home
Contact Persons: Phil & Carol DeGreg 598-6345
Tuesday Groups
My Neighbor's Place Bible study (swimming), 9 amThis group enjoys the community of My Neighbor's Place and is studying Troublesome Bible Passages.
Meeting Place: My Neighbor's Place
Contact Person: Gail Stewart gstewart8@fuse.net, 574-6085
Women's Social Group (wading), 11:30 am, 2nd Tuesday,
The women of My Neighbor's Place gather for fellowship, food and fun!
Meeting Place: My Neighbor's Place
Contact Persons: Mary Dean Schaumloffel 481-0037 or Beth Strawhun 661-3139
Men's Social Group (wading), 7 pm, 3rd Tuesday
Join the men of My Neighbor's Place in great food, games in fellowship!
Meeting Place: My Neighbor's Place
Contact Persons: Dan Argodkargo@fuse.net 941-6393 or Mitch Smith smithfam4@fuse.net 481-8980
Yoga (wading)
Participate in Christian yoga and envigorate the body and soul.
Yoga for women 3:30-4:30 pm
Yoga for all 5:00-6:00 pm
Yoga for all 7:00-8:00 pm
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, God's Backyard
Contact Person: Joan Jackson, joan.jackson@cincinnatistate.edu 661-2500
Heartlifters (swimming), 2:30-4:00 pm, every other Tuesday
Members of the group recommend the books and topics that are studied. Caring for one another, they also care for others going once a month to Judson Village to help with bingo.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Sally Dessauer shdessauer@hotmail.com 662-6588
Disciple Bible Study (diving), 7-9 pm, weekly
This 34 week study does a survey of the entire Bible. It includes extensive outside reading and responses.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Lynn Hampshire 662-3675 or Lloyd Pemberton 628-0383Disciple Bible Study (diving), 7-9 pm, weekly
This 34 week study does a survey of the entire Bible. It includes extensive outside reading and responses.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Wednesday Groups
Body Recall (swimming), 10-11 am, weeklyBody Recall exercises are designed to reclaim the variety of movements and the strength that help us make living possible. Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Kay Craynon, 226-3497
WesGals (wading), 1 pm on 2nd Wednesday or 7 pm on 4th Wednesday
The women of Wesmates Sunday School class gather for a social time of playing Bridge.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Ruth Wolfe 598-4102 or Mary Jane Miller rcmiller1926@gmail.com 574-2411
Pastor's Study (swimming), 6:30 pm
The Promised Land Study is a video and discussion series on the Old Testament Promised Land.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, Epworth Hall
Contact Person: Pastor Lee Strawhun drlee@wumc.cc 661-3139
Night at the Movies (wading), 6:30 pm
Open to youth and adults, this class spends two weeks watching a movie and discussing it's spiritual themes on the third week. The class will view Iron Man 2 and explore protection, revenge and humility.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, The Commons (youth room)
Contact Person: Pastor Kathleen Kisner kathleen@wumc.cc 661-3139
Thursday Groups
Outsiders (swimming), 9:30 -noon, 3rd ThursdayThey meet to study, rotating leadership of the group, and welcome new members.
Meeting Place: Homes of members
Contact Person: Wilma Beigel bewihe@earthlink.net 859-261-9305
Yoga (wading), 9:30 am
Participate in Christian yoga and envigorate the body and soul. Babysitting is provided for $2 a child or $5 per family.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, God's Backyard (childcare in the nursery)
Contact Person: Joan Jackson, joan.jackson@cincinnatistate.edu 661-2500
MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) (wading), 1st Thursday, 6:30 pm
All moms with children up to age 6 are invited to hoin this faith-driven fellowship for nurturing relationship and learning more about motherhood. Childcare provided.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist, Parlor (childcare in Bumblebee Room)
Contact Person: Lori Coleman lori@atlas.cc 574-9800
Hissett's Group (swimming), 7:30 pm, bi-montly
The group has been study a variety of topics, including The Three Simple Rules
Meeting Place: various homes
Contact Person: Jane Hissett jane661@fuse.net 661-0155
Merrimaids (wading), evening, 4th Thursday
The women of the Merrimates Sunday School class come together to form a casual group for short trips, studies, dinners, and speakers.
Contact Person: Judy Hearn ejhearn@zoomtown.com 922-6899
The Thurday Night Bible Study (swimming/diving) , 7:30-9 pm
Meeting every other Thursday, this gorup currently has 18 members with ages ranging from the early 40's to the late 70's. Studying books of the Bible or books based on Biblical themes. they have been meeting for 13 years and welcome newcomers.
Meeting Place: Homes of members
Contact Person: Tim & Jan Peter timandjan@fuse.net 941-7721
Open Hearts (swimming) 1st & 3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm
This group strive to have hearts that are open to embrace others with God's unconditional love. They welcome and include everyone and specifically want to reach out to those who are connected to the gay and lesbian community. They study a variety of topcs from social issues to evangelism
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, library
Contact Person: Darla Meadors darlameadors@hotmail.com 481-1937
Together On Our Own (wading), 6:30 pm, every other week
This group of individuals living on their own meet to support one another, share meals, and enjoy the fellowship together.
Meeting Place: Various locations
Contact Person: Sally Dessauer shdsauer@hotmail.com 662-6588
Friday Groups
Body Recall (swimming), 10-11 am, weeklyBody Recall exercises are designed to reclaim the variety of movements and the strength that help us make living possible. Classes meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church
Contact Person: Kay Craynon, 226-3497
Funseekers (wading), 6:30 pm 3rd Fridady
This group of 25-45 year olds focus on building relationship through a variety of activities. Low cost childcare is provided, with advance childcare registration.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, Parlor
Contact Person: Lori Coleman lori@atlas.cc 574-9800
Saturday Groups
Adults in Action (swimming), 2nd Saturday, 9 amThis mission minded group meets to study books and topics related to mission and to plan and participate in adult mission trips.
Meeting Place: Refuge Coffee House (Glenway)
Contact Person: Duncan Cordrey, in99yes@aol.com or 251-1546
Basketball (wading), 10 am
If you enjoy a little exercise with your felloship, this group plays recreational basketball and all skill levels are welcome to join the fun.
Meeting Place: Westwood United Methodist Church, gym
Contact Person: Adam Luthman adamluthman@hotmail.com 706-6157
Nature Trekkers (wading), mornings, April-November
This group gathers for a short devotional time before enjoying God's creation by walking, biking or relaxing on the benches. All ages are welcome!
Meeting Place: Miami Whitewater Forest
Contact Person: Gail Stewart gstewart8@fuse.net 574-6085
Countrylakers (swimming), 1st and 3rd Saturday, 9:00 am
This group meets for study and fellowship
Meeting Place; Lindle/Braun home
Contact Person: Roger Lindle, rwlmsb@hotmail.com, 922-5882
The Fellowship (wading), 3rd Saturday of the month
This group meets monthly for social activities for adults over 40 who don't require childcare. This year's activities include a progressive dinner, service project, potluck with a speaker and other great surprises!
Meeting Place: Various locations
Contact Person: Bob & Marilyn Hyland mabohy@fuse.net 385-1318, Paul & Darlene Horning horningldb@fuse.net 922-8868, Jenny & Phil Partridge birdnest@fuse.net 451-6647
Other Groups
Support Groups
AAMeets on Monday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Wesmates Room.
Al-Anon
Three Al-Anon groups meet in the Wesmates Room on the following days:
Tuesday, 7 pm; Wednesday, 9:30 am; Thursday, 9:30 am
Emmaus Share Groups
The Walk to Emmaus is a personal 3 day spiritual journey offered for men and women. Share groups provide an encouraging and supportive place for "Pilgrims " to continue that journey. Susan Bennet is the contact person.
Short Term Small Groups
Financial UniversityThis life-changing program teaches you how to make the right decisions with your money. You'll be empowered with tthe practical skills and confidence needed to achieve your financial goals and experience true financial peace! This thirteen week course covers everything from the dreaded budgeting and debt reduction to insurance and investments. Quit letting your money control you; take control of your money instead!
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