Small Groups
What is a Faith Group?
Faith Groups (or Small Groups) at Messiah are more than just a Bible study. We intentionally live life together building meaningful relationships in order to help each other grow in Christ, worship together, serve others, and care for others in authentic relational community. We want that for you!
Step into a Faith Group experience to find a place to belong. For more information about Faith Groups and how to get connected to a group that is right for you, contact Heather Felt.
Each of these groups has a chair waiting for you:
SUNDAYS
Sunday Morning Bible Study meets weekly from 9:30-10:30 am in the Bloom Conference Room. Reading and discussing Tom Berlin’s book The Third Day: Living the Resurrection for the six weeks leading up to Easter. All are welcome! Contact Rick at rick@callc.com. Messiah has a limited number of copies of the book available ($12 each) for those wishing to have their own. Contact Heather at hfelt@messiahchurch to reserve one.
Sunday Couples Faith Group meets every other week from 6:30-8 pm in a group member’s home. Contact Alice at ayount@helmsbriscoe.com or Joy Ann at jharmon@messiahchurch.org.
MONDAYS
Ladies Lunch Out meets on the first Monday of each month (except if the Monday falls on a holiday, they meet on the first Tuesday) from 11:30 am-1 pm at Robert’s Craft Kitchen in the Medina Entertainment Center (500 Hwy 55, Medina). All are welcome for a meal, fellowship, and friendship. Contact Dana at dvmarshall985@gmail.com in advance for reservations.
Women’s Night Out meets on the last Monday of each month (except if the Monday fall on a holiday, they meet on the last Tuesday) from 5:30-7:30 pm at Robert’s Craft Kitchen in the Medina Entertainment Center (500 Hwy 55, Medina). All are welcome for a meal, fellowship, and friendship. Contact Heather at hfelt@messiahchurch.org in advance for reservations.
TUESDAYS
Tuesday Afternoon Bible Study meets weekly from 1-2:30 pm in the Bloom Conference Room. Reading and discussing various Christian books and faith studies. Contact Leland at eyresmn@gmail.com.
Tuesday Evening Women’s Faith Group meets weekly from 6:30-8 pm in the Fireside Room for Christian studies and to do service projects as a group. Contact Linda at seaton.lindal@gmail.com.
Tuesday Evening Couples Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Room 128 for conversation, connection, and spiritual growth. Contact Joy Ann at jharmon@messiahchurch.org or John at johnporterharmon@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAYS
During the school year, Children and Youth programming is also available on Wednesday Nights from 6:30-8 pm. Nursery Care is available upon request.
Men’s Breakfast Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month (except the fourth Wednesdays in November and December) at 8 am at Perkins Restaurant (2945 Empire Lane N, Plymouth). All are welcome and no RSVP is required. Contact Tom at tstaehle@msn.com.
Faith and Fitness is an exercise class and devotional tailored to seniors. Meets weekly from 10-11:30 am in Heritage Hall. Contact Judy at jasch33@yahoo.com.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study meets weekly from 10-11:30 am in the Fireside Room. Contact Rollie at revrollierobinson@yahoo.com or Barb at blkrause@integrated-sales.com.
Friends of Sarah Faith Group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 10:30 am-12 pm in the Sanctuary Prayer Room with emphasis on socializing, spiritual growth, and service. The group goes out to lunch following most meetings. Contact Sue at bsenright@msn.com.
ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) is a men’s lunch group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 12 pm at Perkins Restaurant (2945 Empire Lane N, Plymouth). All are welcome and no RSVP is required. Contact Bill at sallyschumacher35@gmail.com.
What’s On Tap Wednesdays meets the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 5-7 pm for fun and fellowship at Luce Line Brewing (12901 16th Ave N, Plymouth). Men of all ages (over 21, of course) are invited to attend. No need to RSVP. Contact Chuck at ckstern@comcast.net. Cheers!
NEW! This Lenten Season, Pastors Tami and Bethany are co-leading a 5-week online study of UMC Bishop Tom Berlin’s new book, The Third Day: Living the Resurrection. This book connects the reader to the experiences of several individuals around Jesus in his final days, focusing on new life and redemption rather than loss. If you are not currently participating in a Faith Group and would like to experience one here at Messiah, please consider joining us. This group meets Wednesday evenings via Zoom from 6:30-7:45 pm February 21 through March 20. Messiah has a limited number of copies of the book available ($12 each) for those wishing to have their own. Contact Heather at hfelt@messiahchurch for the Zoom link or to reserve a book.
Wednesday Adult Faith Group meets weekly from 6:30-7:30 pm in the Bloom Conference Room for Bible study. Contact David at moore3718@q.com.
Children’s Parent Faith Group meets weekly from 6:30-8 pm in Room 128 for connection, encouragement, and support while raising young children. Contact Lee at haightld@gmail.com.
Youth Parent Faith Group meets weekly from 6:30-8 pm in the Fireside Room for community and faith studies that support and encourage parents of teens and young adults. Contact Kari at ckstern@comcast.net or Barb at bdwinters95@comcast.net.
Spirited Sisters Faith Group meets weekly from 6:30-8 pm on a hybrid basis (in Heritage Hall or online) for Christian fellowship, study, and connection. Contact Alice at ayount@helmsbriscoe.com or Melissa at melissa.musliner@metrostate.edu.
THURSDAYS
Thursday Women’s Faith Group meets weekly from 9:30-11 am in Heritage Hall for fellowship, study, friendship, and prayer. Contact Karen at kleknerhq@gmail.com or Judy at judygibson54@gmail.com.
FRIDAYS
Keep Calm & Carry Yarn meets weekly from 9-11:30 am in room 128 (lower level, next to the art room) for crafting, friendship, and conversation. Come anytime; stay as long as you like. Contact Rachel at rachel@netjack.com.
SATURDAYS
Men on First & Third meets the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8-9:30 am in the Fireside Room. Contact Jim at jimyount@comcast.net.
Yogadevotion meets weekly from 9-10 am via Zoom and once a month at Messiah. $11 per session. Contact Sue at zietlowsue@gmail.com.