Studies + Classes
We believe that authentic growth in the Christian faith happens in a community where we gather to study and learn what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Classes and studies vary in length from 4 to 34 weeks, depending on the specific study. Looking for a Sunday School class? We have a number of classes ranging in age, marital status, and discussion topics.
Classes and Studies
We have many upcoming classes and studies to help you grow in your faith journey. No matter where you are in your journey of faith, our intentional discipleship tool can help you discern where are you starting and where are you headed. Take the discipleship path quiz to find out which classes are recommended for you for where you are in your faith journey.
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The Enneagram Journey
Thursdays beginning January 14, 9-10:30 a.m. & 11-12:30 p.m., via Zoom
Follow our video-led journey to explore this ancient and fascinating system of spiritual self-discovery. You will learn to understand the Enneagram from master teacher Suzanne Stabile who guides this journey with humor and insight.
*Due to overwhelming demand, we will be offering two Enneagram Journey classes. We encourage you to sign up for the waitlist on the registration link.
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Resolutions and Resources for 2021: A Creative Spirit Workshop for Women
Saturday, January 16, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., via Zoom
Join Amy Lyles Wilson, story coach and spiritual director, for a time of creating and sharing in community as we map out how to sustain and enhance our spiritual lives in the new year. We’ll brainstorm, daydream, and gather up suggestions and inspiration using writing, art, and other spiritual practices as our guides.
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The Path Between Us – An Enneagram Journey
Tuesdays beginning January 19, 6:30 – 8:30pm, via Zoom
Most of us have no idea how others see or process their experiences. That can make relationships hard, whether with intimate partners, with friends, or in our professional lives. Understanding the motivations and dynamics of these different personality types can be the key that unlocks sometimes mystifying behavior in others and in ourselves.
In this 6-week class, we will explore “The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships” by Suzanne Stabile. In it, she explores the nine Enneagram types and how they behave and experience relationships in a way that will guide readers into deeper insights about themselves, their types, and others’ personalities so that they can have healthier, more life-giving relationships.
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Cultivating Patience in Hardship: A Look at the Book of Job
Thursdays beginning February 18, 7 – 8:15 p.m.
Why should we study the Book of Job? The New Testament calls attention to the “patience of Job” (James 5:11), a phrase we sometimes hear today in regard to infinite patience, especially during hardship. This 4 week class, led by Jason Alteri, will examine the entire Book of Job and help us to navigate through concepts including: the problem of suffering, why a loving God would allow suffering, and feelings of injustice at undeserved suffering. This study will meet over Zoom.
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Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week
Tuesdays beginning February 23, 7-8 p.m., via Zoom
In “Entering the Passion of Jesus: A Beginner’s Guide to Holy Week,” author, professor, and biblical scholar Amy-Jill Levine explores the biblical texts surrounding the Passion story. Through our reading, the viewing of Dr. Levine’s weekly videos, and our small group discussions, we will explore how the Biblical text raises ethical and spiritual questions, and how we all face risk in our Christian experience, just as Jesus did. This study will be led by Doug Ralls over Zoom.
Sunday School
Our Sunday School classes are currently meeting virtually! Contact Carol Bumbalough to learn more about connecting with a class!
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20/30
Singles & Couples, 20s & 30s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Counseling Center 2nd floor
Class Size: 10-20
20/30 is a place for young adults who are navigating their way through life to experience belonging and find true community. The class is discussion-based, led by various teachers.
Contact Rev. Shelby Slowey at sslowey@bumc.net to learn more.
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Acts 2:42
Singles & Couples, all ages
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A393
Class Size: 25-40
This teacher-led Bible study includes spirited discussion, as well as frequent fellowship opportunities and mission projects.
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Bible to Life
Diverse in age & marital status
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B140
Class Size: 10-15
Applying the Bible to our daily lives. This class is great for those with little Bible knowledge who are interested in learning more.
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Challengers
Couples, ages 50-60
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Counseling Center-Main Room
Class Size: 10-15
This discussion-based class is an examination of belief and current issues.
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Christ Centered Families
Couples, ages 30s & 40s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B153B
Class Size: 10-20
Christ Centered Families serves young families with children, led by a variety of teachers.
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Connections
Singles & Couples, ages 40s - 70s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B152a
Class Size: 15-25
Connections alternates between various book studies and Bible studies, led by a variety of teachers.
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Crossroads
Singles & Couples, ages 50s & 60s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A281C
Class Size: 35-55
We're couples and singles with college-age and young adult children, learning how to live a Christ-centered life during life's crossroads. This class is led by a regular teacher.
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Discovery
Demographic: Singles & Couples, ages 30s - 50s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Buchanan House 101
Class Size: 10-15
There is a lot of noise, and God speaks even amidst the contemporary issues of our day. Be challenged to a new level of listening. This class is led by a variety of teachers.
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Encounter
Singles & Couples, ages 60+
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A391
Class Size: 25-35
A diverse group coming together to worship God through prayer, Bible study, service together, fellowship, and support for each other. This class is led by a regular teacher.
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Faith Builders
Singles & Couples, ages 40s & 50s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A392
Class Size: 15-25
This class builds Christian faith in our lives and families through study, support, and service, led by a variety of teachers.
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Faith Fellowship
Singles & Couples, ages 40s - 70s
Meeting Time: 11 a.m.
Location: A392
Class Size: 5-15
Faith Fellowship is an active class focused primarily on Bible study, led by a variety of teachers.
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Family Covenant
Couples, age 40s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B152b
Class Size: 10-20
This covenant group is committed to a journey of faith through love, support, and a deeper study of Scripture, led by a regular teacher.
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FUSE
Singles & Couples, ages 30s & 40s
Meeting Time: 5:15 p.m.
Location: Buchanan House
Class Size: 8-15
FUSE meets on Sunday evenings when Williamson County Schools are in session.
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Genesis
Demographic: Singles & Couples, ages 60s & 70s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Buchanan House 102
Class Size: 20-30
This is a class focused on caring and sharing! We're led by a variety of teachers.
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Good Path
Singles & Couples, ages 50s & 60s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B163
Class Size: 15-30
Good Path is a discussion-based class with an emphasis on living daily life from a faith perspective, led by a regular teacher.
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Joyful Noise
Singles & Couples, ages 60s & 70s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A291
Class Size: 80-100
This class is Scripture-based with a lecture/discussion format, led by regular teachers.
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Life Lessons
Couples, 50s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A184
Class Size: 15-30
This class is a lecture/discussion format covering spiritual and family issues, led by a variety of teachers.
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New Beginnings
Ages 30s & 40s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A394
Class Size: 15-20
This discussion-based group covers studies of marriage, Bible studies, and contemporary issues from a Christian perspective, led by a variety of teachers.
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New Covenant
Singles & Couples, ages 50s & 60s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A281B
Class Size: 25-40
Class members explore their faith using study, service, fellowship, prayer, and laughter to create long-term relationships, led by a variety of teachers.
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Passages
Mixed, ages 60s & 70's
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A389
Class Size: 25-35
This is a lecture/discussion-based class that covers diverse topics, led by a variety of teachers.
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Robert I. Moore
Couples, Widows & Widowers, ages 70+
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A281A
Class Size: 40-60
Robert I. Moore is a lecture-based study of the Bible and Christianity, led by a variety of teachers.
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Seekers
Singles & Couples, ages 50+
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: B149
Class Size: 20-40
Seekers is a class that covers contemporary issues, Bible studies, and varying topics, led by a variety of teachers.
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Spirited Singles
Singles, ages 55+
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A390
Class Size: 15-20
This is an active class of singles-again, never-marrieds, widows, and widowers – most with adult children – whose studies are Biblically-based and mission-oriented, led by a variety of teachers.
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Spiritual Union
Couples, ages 40s
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A191
Class Size: 15-25
This class follows a lecture/discussion format, led by a variety of teachers.
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Wesley Forum
Singles & Couples, ages 70+
Meeting Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: A292
Class Size: 55-75
Wesley Forum is built on spiritual fellowship. This class is led by current and retired clergy or class members, sometimes with outside speakers.