2019
Learn
with Burke UMC
Intentional faith development is a core value at Burke.
We encourage everyone who attends BUMC to be intentionally seeking to know God better through Bible study, individual and group study, and spiritual conversation. We offer learning opportunities for everyone from our youngest to our older members.
This year's Sunday morning schedule includes worship at 9:30 AM with a Sunday School hour following, beginning at 10:30 AM. We hope this Dedicated Sunday School hour will allow for everyone- no matter your age- to have an opportunity to be a part of worship and be a part of a class in which you learn and grow your faith! We also have small groups throughout the week. Use the links below to find a class that works for you!
Adult Education:
We believe in learning and growing in our faith in community here at BUMC. We have a new round of adult education classes starting at different points throughout the year and would love for you to choose the one that fits your schedule/interests the best. Questions? Contact Rev. Pam Bentley for more details or to get connected with a group's leader.
Short Term Classes:
Current study: The Angels of Christmas, Hearing God’s Voice in Advent, by Susan Robb.
✔️ This 4-week study is based on the book the pastors will be using for their Advent sermon series.
📍 Sundays at 10:30 AM in The Grace & Peace room beginning Nov. 29th.
Ongoing/Long Term Classes:
GIFT Small Group
Current study: Genesis: A Beginners Guide to The Beginning, by Amy-Jill Levine.
✔️ Facilitated by Kenny and Debbie Robison
📍 Sundays at 10:30 AM in The Upper Room
HOPE Small Group
Current Study: The Gnostic Gospels, by Elaine Pagel
✔️ Facilitated by Sonja Vanden Berghe
📍Sundays at 10:30 AM, meets as a hybrid Sunday mornings in the Discipleship room and online via Zoom.
Tuesday Morning Small Group
Current Study: Advent Can Still Change the World, by Josh Scott.
✔️ Facilitated by Kathy Nash
📍 Tuesdays at 10 AM on Zoom, This 4-week class will meet Nov 3, 10, 17 & Dec 1.
Women in Study (WIS)
Current Study: A Child is Born: Nativity Stories by Amy-Jill Levine.
✔️ Facilitated by Roz Hoagland
📍 Thursdays at 10 AM-11:30 am on Zoom. This 4-week study runs Nov. 12–Dec. 10.
WIS meets for White Elephant Bingo at the church on Nov. 5 at 10 AM. For information, please contact Roz Hoagland.
The following week on Nov. 12 is the beginning of a 4-week Advent study by Amy-Jill Levine, A Child is Born: Nativity Stories, led by Judy Cheatham. There will be a Thanksgiving break on Nov. 26.
WIS resumes on Jan. 7 after the Christmas and New Year's break.
Men's Fellowship Group
Current Study: Advent Can Still Change the World, by Josh Scott
✔️ Facilitated by David Maxwell
📍 Meets Dec 3 and 17 (shift from regular schedule), 7:30-9pm in Covenant Room & on Zoom
Parent Fellowship:
Parents Fellowship is a conversation-based group of parents of Pre K and school age children. Each week, parents meet to discuss the themes brought up during the worship service, as well as check in with one another. No home reading is required. Parents Fellowship meets at 10:30am on Sundays in The Covenant Room. New people are always welcome!
📍 Sundays at 10:30 am in The Covenant Room
Disciple I - Fast Track:
This is a 24-Week Bible Study, beginning on October 21st. Participants will spend 12 weeks in the Old Testament and 12 weeks in the New Testament. Through weekly reading and discussion participants will get an overview of the entire Bible!
✔️ Facilitated by Mike Sawin
📍 Wednesday's from 7-9 pm in The Discipleship Room
Disciple II - Fast Track:
This is a 24-Week Bible Study, beginning on October 19th. Participants will spend 12 weeks in the Old Testament and 12 weeks in the New Testament. Through weekly reading and discussion participants will get anoverview of the entire Bible!
✔️ Facilitated by Jane Wilson
📍 Mondays from 7-9 pm in The Discipleship Room
Disciple IV - Fast Track:
This 32-Week Bible Study begins on October 5th, and is the culmination of the Disciple series and focuses on The Writings, John & Revelation.
✔️ Facilitated by Mike Sawin
📍 Mondays from 7-9 pm in The Upper Room
More Opportunities to LEARN:
AMPLIFY
SAFE SANCTUARIES
Amplify is a digital platform you can subscribe to for FREE! It is full of video teaching, conversation, and devotionals from Methodist & Wesleyan teachers for all ages. One member said it was her new NETFLIX!
You can use the Burke UMC Access Code, which is WHBLZG.
Burke United Methodist takes seriously the responsibility of protecting all of God's children. All of our staff and volunteers are trained using our Safe Sanctuaries policy.
ONLINE RESOURCES
Learning can happen in community and individually. If you are looking for ways to dive into your faith and expand on certain topics you're interested in, there are some courses and resources that can help guide your learning.
Have questions about our LEARN ministries? Reach out to Rev. Pam Bentley!