At UMCG, we strive to make God a reality, a presence, and a power in your life and to help you develop and nurture your relationship with God through a variety of opportunities. We invite, encourage, and welcome you to participate regardless of where you are on your faith journey.
HOW TO JOIN IN…. Sign-up or learn more about classes by calling the church office at 630-232-7120, or by email to office@genevaumc.org – or just show up and we will welcome you!
Study, Prayer and Fellowship Groups
Adult Sunday School
Adult Sunday School meets each Sunday at 10:30 am following the 9:00 am Worship Service in the Parlor.
On Sundays from January 19 to March 2, come for a multimedia opportunity in which songs, videos, prayer and discussion will take us this time into St. Luke’s gospel.
Beginning March 9, Adult Sunday School will begin a Lenten Study of the book, “The Final Days: A Lenten Study through the Gospels.” This book is available through Amazon and other online bookstores. We will also supplement the study with videos each Sunday. Please consider joining them and invite a friend for good discussions and fellowship!
Tuesday Prayer Meeting:
Tuesday Prayer Partners gather in the Parlor and via Zoom on Tuesdays at 1:00 pm. Reach out to Pastor Rob Hamilton for the Zoom link. We pray for 30 minutes and we welcome YOU!
Spirited Women
Spirited Women meet in the Wednesday mornings at 9:15am in the Parlor.
They are currently studying the book, “Fierce Love,” by Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Please come and join us! Contact Jenean Larsen to be added to the group distribution list.
Early Bird Men’s Fellowship
Early Bird Men’s Fellowship will begin a new study of seven shorter but important books of the Bible on Thursday, February 6. This study is “Immersion Bible Studies: 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon by James Earl Massey. The book is available through Amazon, Abe Books, and others.
MEBF meets each Thursday at 7:00 a.m. at the Colonial Café in St. Charles at Tyler and East Main Street (Rt. 64). After discussion, breakfast is ordered and they finish about 8:30. For further information please contact Jim McConnell or David Hood. Join them for fellowship, discussion, and food.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
The prayer shawl team welcomes new knitters and crocheters to join us — we are willing to teach folks this skill as well! We make shawls and squares to bless people and offer support and encouragement for mission work, as well as to help folks get through difficult times. Join us on the third Thursdays of each month in the Parlor. Contact the office at office@genevaumc.org for more information, or to obtain a shawl for someone in need.
Centering Prayer
