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We believe God created us to live in community with others, and that true life change happens in the context of relationships. Small Groups and Educational Classes are a way for us to connect with others and develop the full, mature life of faith He intends for us.
Small Groups
Join us for an introduction to Centering Prayer each Wednesday at 11:30AM in the Main Building Parlor. The time together, beginning Ash Wednesday, will have instruction and dedicated prayer time, lasting no longer than 30 minutes. Questions? Contact Myra by texting or calling 256-603-9833.
Here's a delicious and simple way to plug into a men's small group! Join us each Friday at 7:30AM, Room 129 in the Main Building. The delicious breakfast is ordered from Rolo’s Cafe.
Lynne Fortner will be leading a six-week study beginning Tuesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 20 at 10AM (same material offered two different days), in Room 319 of the main building. We are studying Max Lucado's In the Footsteps of the Savior: Following Jesus Through the Holy Land. Participants will need to get their own Study Guide (not the book) and do the first week's personal study by the first class meeting.
Lenten Devotions
Written by members of the Huntsville First UMC church family,
our Lenten Devotional for 2025 helps to narrate our collective journey
Out of the Wilderness, Into New Life
2025 Lenten Devotional
our Lenten Devotional for 2025 helps to narrate our collective journey
Out of the Wilderness, Into New Life
Ongoing Small Groups
Disciple One- Becoming Disciples through Bible Study
This 25 week study gives the Old and New Testaments equal time, emphasizing the wholeness of the Bible as a revelation of God and drawing upon the work of scholars, the personal Bible reading and study of each of us, and dynamic group discussion.
Disciple Two- Into the Word, Into the World
This study proclaims the transforming power of Scripture while teaching Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scripture for those graduates of Disciple One. This study covers Luke-Acts and Genesis-Exodus. Participants are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of changing habits and transforming lives.
Led by Pastor Bill Crosby, this hybrid Bible study methodically works through books of the Bible. This study will resume in August 2025
This long term Bible Study includes weekly reading as we discover deeper faith in Jesus through the Gospels.
Join this sweet group on Tuesdays at 1 PM in the church parlor (Room 120, main building). They enjoy crafting prayer shawls, lap robes, and baby blankets for the Huntsville First family. These ladies knit and crochet and would love to teach you how to do that, too! Come learn a new craft or hone your existing craft. This ministry is such a sweet joy to share with our church!
Think you might enjoy crocheting? The first two months of this group will be especially for beginners! Contact Luci Mathews, lmathews1002@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday Morning Small Groups
Big Brother’s Class
Main Building Room 125
Contact: Jim Satterfield, jasqupla@gmail.com
The Big Bother’s Class is a men’s class that studies God’s word, sings hymns, and enjoys fellowship. Come check us out!
Strugglers
Main Building Room 220
Contact: Marilyn Hull, Marilyn.hull@me.com
The Strugglers Class is a great group of people mostly ranging in age from 50-80 years old, but with at least one class member in their twenties. Everyone is welcome, and we love to welcome newcomers to the class! Our name comes from recognizing that life has its struggles, but when we lean on God, and support each other in love, we can experience blessings even in the midst of our struggles.
We have interesting and informed studies of the Bible with great discussions. We often study a book of the Bible together, but sometimes approach the scripture in a topical study. Opinions and insights vary widely, and we grow from sharing the ways God speaks to us through scripture. We enjoy gathering for social activities as well as serving together with our mission partners. Some of our members are regular volunteers with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a wonderful ministry that provides beds for children in our community who do not have beds. Volunteers can participate in building the beds (with plenty of direction!), delivering the beds to the receiving families, and/or providing bed linens to go with the beds. We support other ministries, too, such as our Chapel Church Christmas bash.
Join us!
Koinonia Class
Main Building Room 302
Contact: Jennifer Dillard jen.staggs@yahoo.com
The Koinonia Class began years ago as a young adult class and has grown through the years. The average age of our members is 50-65. We enjoy Explore the Bible studies as well as video-based studies, all of which lead to great discussion of God’s word and our faith. Our group gathers outside of Sunday mornings for social events on a quarterly basis. We occasionally serve together in mission projects.
Mustard Seed Class
Main Building Room 303
Contact: Jeff Jones, jeff.jones12@comcast.net
We’re the Mustard Seed Class. In scripture, the mustard seed is called the smallest of seeds, yet it grows into a mighty tree.
Together, we try to grow our tiny seeds of faith into something really useful. We use lots of Bible-based learning experiences, like scripture reading, video and book studies, personal discussions, and hands-on mission projects.
We also gather for parties or other fun events outside Sunday School two or three times a year.
All ages and life stages are welcome. You can just come and participate if you want, or volunteer as facilitator for a week or two during the year.
Homebuilders
Main Building Room 305
Contact: Trisha & Mike Carter, mtcjcarter@bellsouth.net mmffcc@yahoo.com
Homebuilders class has been around for years, but it continues to change and evolve. Most members of the class are 40-65 years old. We typically use video-based studies that lead to interesting discussions. We love to gather outside of class for social events and try to do that quarterly. Serving together in the community with Huntsville First mission partners helps us to grow in faith.
Upper Room
Main Building Room 310
Contact: Myra Sanderson, mmsanderson@me.com
The class has focused on scripture with three major emphases. First, we look at the context of the scripture during the period in which it was written. Second, we highlight key Greek or Hebrew words that expand the meaning of the verses. Finally, we discuss how these may assist us in a better application of the scripture in our own lives. Presenting teachers bring additional highlights from theologians as well. At times through the year, we also determine if we want to change the format to bring variety to our study.
Additionally, one Sunday a month we invite a representative from one of the missions our church supports to expand our knowledge of these areas of need and service. We have worked together in many of the missions of our church. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Habitat for Humanity, His Way, and Meals on Wheels are just a few of the missions we actively support. We also enjoy occasional social gatherings over dinner.
The age demographic is 50+. Although our class currently consists of older adults, we are eager to have any age group join us. We believe that in broadening our membership we will learn new perspectives and share life experiences that will be meaningful for all our classmates.
Encouragers
Main Building Room 309
Contact: Bill Crosby, bill@huntsvillefirst.org
The Encouragers class strives to do just that, encourage one another on our faith journey and in life. We study and discuss various Bible studies while growing in our understanding of scripture. All ages and stages of life are welcome in the class. Wonder where you fit in? You can fit in here!
Faith Class
Main Building Room 313
Contact: Terry Lewis, terryTL@me.com
The Faith Class is a vibrant class of members age 70-90+. This class is always full of good Bible lessons and great discussion. We use the Cokesbury Adult Bible Studies with an occasional change to something different. Our annual bake sale raises a significant amount for missions! Several times a year we gather outside of class for a social event or an outside church service at Church on the Lake in Guntersville. We welcome visitors – come join us!
Pathfinders
Main Building Room 316
Contact: Jamie & Carey Miller, jmiller@missionmultiplier.com, caremiller@deloitte.com
Our class is comprised of seekers. We bring together varied and diverse perspectives in a safe, engaging, and fun environment where we can challenge and encourage each other to share views, experiences, and questions on faith, family, and life. We seek to delve deeper into our continuing evolution of faith and spirituality, and what it means to be a Christian, Methodist, and skeptic; and how our unique views of spirituality can empower our community. Most of our members are in their late 30s through late 50s. We occasionally gather outside of church for fellowship over food and drink.
First Sundays at First
Main Building Room 319
Contact: Elizabeth Bowman, archer1223@yahoo.com
Those from 18-30 would love this time fellowship, connection and devotion. We meet the 1st Sunday of each month at 10am. All are welcome.
Connected
Main Building Room 320
Contact: Rachel & Matt Mullins rhmullins1@gmail.com
Connected is a class for young couples. Our studies are currently focusing on marriage enrichment and keeping God in the center of our relationships. We emphasize church fellowship and connection. Come join this new and growing class!
The Gospel Group
Main Building Room 321
Contact: Joey & Lauren Woller, joey.woller@gmail.com, lauren.woller@gmail.com
We are a discussion-based group that focuses on in-depth study of topics and scripture, with a strong focus on the gospel and how it is revealed in scripture. Our members are in their 30s & 40s, mostly married, both with and without children. We appreciate each person’s questions & insights to spark discussion and help us grow in faith together!
Contact Us
Eliza Spearman
Coordinator of Small Groups
and First Impressions
eliza@huntsvillefirst.org
(256) 539-5738 | ext. 246
120 Greene Street | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-539-5738
120 Greene Street
Huntsville, AL 35801
256-539-5738
