The goal is Christian formation, i.e. the gracious transformation of our lives into the image and likeness of Christ. – Ephesians 4.13
Lent Formation Opportunities
Reflections on Prayer
An Illustrated Lent for all ages!
Available outside Room 12
Pick up a packet outside of Room 12 to take home and grow in faith with those at home! These devotions and coloring pages encourage us to grow in our prayer life this Lent.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Carrie at cantczak@umcb.org or 440-234-3525 x105
Color Your Way Through Lent!
Sundays, 10 am, Wesley Parlor
(in the hallway adjacent to Wesley Hall)
Join the Mandala group in during Lent to add some color, texture, and reflection to your Lenten journey! In addition to those who wish to color using the Reflections on Prayer packet, those who crochet or knit are invited to work on one of “God’s Cozy Blankets” for The UMCB Prayer Shawl/Blanket Ministry. After sharing a short devotion, scripture, and prayer, everyone will meditate in silence with their chosen art.
Questions? Please contact Rev. Linda McCowen at lsmccowen@gmail.com or 440-234-7211.
Soul Care retreats are for people of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures who desire spiritual renewal. By seeking wellness for our whole selves, we can deepen our understanding of self and the divine. This new approach to enrichment is a welcoming event focused on giving care to the whole person: mind, body, and spirit.
Saturday, April 13, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, The UMCB Parlor
Facilitator: Deaconess Sherri Buehl
Has this cold snap gotten to you ? Think ahead to April, when we will be offering a one day Retreat with Sherri Buehl and talking about Soul Care.
You’re invited! Let us gather for a time of fellowship and spiritual renewal. Take this opportunity to leave your to-do list behind with your dirty clothes in the hamper and dirty dishes in the sink. Make time for YOU as we experience a Soul Care Retreat with learning, sharing, laughing, and relaxing.
Small Group Experiences for Adults
Our faith formation year is off to a great start! If you have not dived in yet, we welcome you to splash in the waters of your baptism and grow in your faith in Christ. Folks of all ages are exploring their faith in various ways.
There are quite a few on Sunday mornings at 10 am:
- If you’re just dipping your toes in the water, we welcome you to join us for Coffee with the Pastor in the Gathering Place. Get to know us, and we’d love to get to know you!
- If you’re wading out in your faith, paddle on over to FaithLink in Room 13, or down to Fellowship Hall to explore United Methodist Social Principles.
- If you’re feeling nudged to go deeper in your faith journey, we encourage you to participate in any of our weekday groups. I’d love to help you find the right fit.
- College Students also meet on Sunday mornings in the Library and are growing in their faith together.
Wherever you are on your discipleship path, we welcome you to grow with us this year!
Blessings, Pastor Carrie (cantczak@umcb.org, 440-234-3525 x105)
Group Name | Leader/Contact | Contact Information | Days/Times | Location |
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Coffee with the Pastor | Pastor Steve | sknisely@umcb.org | Sunday, 10 AM | Gathering Place |
College Bible Study | Judy Hammer | jhammer@umcb.org | Sunday, 10 AM | Library |
FaithLink | Andy McMillin | axmcmillin@gmail.com | Sunday, 10 AM | Room 13 & Zoom |
Seasonal Studies | Rev. Linda McCowen | lsmccowen@gmail.com | Sunday, 10 AM | Parlor |
Social Principles/ Sunday Scriptures (See below for info) | Greg Rentsch | gregrentsch@gmail.com | Sunday, 10 AM | Fellowship Hall |
Sunday Fellowship | Everyone! | Sunday, 10 AM | Gathering Place | |
Daily Prayer | Barb Dawson | bdawson8531@sbcglobal.net | Monday – Friday, 9 AM | Zoom |
Survivor’s Fellowship | Phil Ghering | pgehrings@att.net | Mondays, 11 AM | Parlor |
Read & Grow Book Discussion Group (See below for info) | Betsy Miekle | meiklebetsyj@gmail.com | 2nd Monday, 6:30 PM | Room 13 & Zoom |
Women’s Bible Study | Katie Flinn | kathryn.flinn@gmail.com | A Weeknight TBD | Katie’s Home |
Tuesday Morning Bible Study | Pastors | sknisely@umcb.org, cantczak@umcb.org | Tuesday, 10 AM | Room 13 |
Prayer Shawl Ministry (See below for info) | Rev. Linda McCowen | lsmcowen@gmail.com | 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 10 AM | Room 13 |
Parking Lot Fellowship | Carol Anne McCleary | mcmanistee7250@gmail.com | Wednesday, 11 AM | Church Parking Lot |
GriefShare (See below for info) | MaryLynn Swartz | marylynn482@gmail.com | Wednesday, 6:30 PM | Zoom |
Sisters Embracing Oneness | Rev. Linda Short | 9short28@gmail.com | Wednesday, 7-8:30 PM | Linda’s Home |
Thursday Bible Study (See below for info) | MaryLynn Swartz | marylynn482@gmail.com | Thursday, 6:30 PM | Zoom |
GriefShare (See below for info) | MaryLynn Swartz | marylynn482@gmail.com | Friday, 1:30 PM | Room 13 |
Social Principles/Sunday Scriptures
All are welcome to join a hope filled group who strive to build God’s beloved community through active learning. We are exploring the UMC Social Principles to understand what the Bible says, what the UMC says, what the facts are, and how we can take action. We celebrate our faith in action.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you knit or crochet? Are you interested in using your gift to bless others? Would you like to combine your gift with prayer? If yes to any of the above questions, consider joining our new prayer shawl ministry!
We’d love widen our circle! We start with prayer and close with prayer so that the shawls are covered in prayer. The shawls are created from easy patterns and are about the size of a lap quilt. We are still working on our first prayer shawls and once we have created some, Pastor Steve and our group will be distributing them to persons who need to feel those prayers and need to feel the love of their church family and our loving God.
If you’d like to join us (either in person or at home) or have questions, please contact Linda McCowen at lsmccowen@gmail.com or see Linda at church on Sunday morning, or join us on the first or third Wednesday of the month!
Read & Grow Book Discussion Group
The Second Monday of Each month, 6:30-8 pm, Room 13 or via Zoom, (Meeting ID: 815-5894-6774, passcode: 942297)
For more information, please contact Betsy Meikle at meiklebetsyj@gmail.com or 440-243-5767.
Griefshare
Have you ever wondered about self care, or grief and your friendships, being stuck in grief? Join our GriefShare sessions as we explore these topics and learn tools to help us. All are welcome!
For more information and to request the materials, please contact Mary Lynn Swartz at marylynn482@gmail.com or 440-409-5931.
Thursday Night Bible Study
Thursdays, 6:30 pm, via Zoom
This study is open to everyone. We would love to have new members join us. Some people can only make one or two sessions in a month. That is fine .. just come and enjoy!
March’s series is called Companions in Christ…The Way of Forgiveness! We will be studying, subject like Facing our Anger, Transforming Anger, Living in God’s Blessing. Anyone can join us and we love to hear others opinions on these subjects!
For more information and Zoom details, please contact Mary Lynn Swartz at marylynn482@gmail.com or 440-409-5931.
Contact Pastor Carrie at cantczak@umcb.org or 440-234-3525 x105 for more information about current formation opportunities, small groups, or with interest in forming a new group.
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