Our small groups, bible studies, and programs offer a place to build upon your spiritual knowledge while also getting to know others in our community. We encourage members to ask questions and challenge each other. The friendships and knowledge built here will last a lifetime!
Groups typically meet each week and are always welcoming new guests. We also offer classes on Sunday Mornings. For more information, please contact Rev. Luke Thomson.
Weekly Bible + Book Studies
Monday
MONDAY MORNING WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
Mondays | 9:45 – 11 AM | N255A-D | Led by Rev. Ramsey Jay
Join us for Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study. Rev. Ramsey Jay will lead a study based on the book Fierce by Jennifer Cowart. This group is open to all women, and childcare is available on request.
Please email Luke with any questions.
Monday Afternoon Women's Bible Study
Mondays | 1 - 3 PM | N154 | Rita Ward
The Bible in 50 Days
Mondays | 6 PM | Rev. Chris Dowd | This class will resume in January.
Join Rev. Chris Dowd for his “The Bible in 50 Days” class. Each week, Chris will teach on a different book of the Bible, alternating between the Old and New Testaments. Please email Luke with any questions.
Monday Night Online Bible Study
Begins Sept 9 | Mondays | 7 - 8 PM | Zoom | Kathy Taylor & Adele Houlder
Join us for an Online Bible Study beginning on Sept 9 from 7 - 8 PM via Zoom. This bible study will be based on First Corinthians Living Love When We Disagree by Melissa Spoelstra. Participants are responsible for getting their own book.
A zoom link will be sent out for participants. Please email Kathy if you have any questions.
Tuesday
Tuesday Lunch Bunch
Tuesdays | 12 – 1:30 PM | N156B
Led by Julie Warner
We learn, laugh, and lunch!
We are a group of believers, with various backgrounds, who come together to study the Word. Our group studies various books, the Bible, and Christian books. From talkers to non-talkers, laughing to crying, we follow where the Spirit leads us! Squeeze some study in during your lunch break or busy day. Eating is optional!
For more information, contact Luke.
TUESDAY NIGHT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY + FELLOWSHIP
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM | N156B | Resumes Aug 20
The group meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm in classroom N156B. We will resume our class August 20 with a study of the "minor" Old Testament prophets that includes historical and character analyses to deepen our understanding of the text.
You can order the text book for this study via Amazon.
Email mike@cumc.com with any questions.
Tuesday Evening Book Study
Tuesdays | 6:30 - 7:30 PM | N154 | Pat Mahle
Join us for a Bible Study beginning on Sept 10 from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in room N154. This bible study will be based on Jesus Alternative Plan (The Sermon on the Mount) by Richard Rohr. Participants are responsible for getting their own book.
Please email Luke if you have any questions.
DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY: FAST TRACK - ONLINE
Tuesdays | Beginning Sept 3 | 6:30 - 8 PM | Zoom
Led by Maria Penner & Mary Herndon
This is an online class through Church of the Resurrection. Christ United participants will meet with the rest of the class via Zoom at the beginning of each session. After the “lecture”, the class will break into Zoom breakout groups for discussion questions. Christ United members will be together in one of those groups.
Disciple Bible Study is a tested curriculum that is guaranteed to help you feel more confident in approaching the Bible, while at the same time bringing you into relationship with class members who support each other in a journey of understanding and transformation.
Disciple 1 (this course) provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this Fast Track 24 week study. Disciple 1 is great for those at any place in their faith journey.
Email luke@cumc.com with any questions.
Journeying Through Grief: 6-week Grief Support Class
Begins Sept 10 | 6:30 PM | N157
Grief is a unique journey that affects each one of us at some point in our lives. "Journeying Through Grief" is a facilitated, interactive discussion that guides individuals through their time of loss and offers techniques for hope and healing. This is a 6-week session that meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm beginning September 10 in classroom N157 (please note there is no class October 1).
There is no fee for the class; however, registration is required.
Wednesday
Weekly Zoom Prayer with Rev. Ramsey Jay
Wednesdays | 12 PM | Zoom
Rev. Ramsey Jay will be hosting noon prayer via Zoom every Wednesday beginning Nov 6. There will be liturgy and an opportunity to share prayer requests. Email ramsey@cumc.com with any questions.
REGISTER HERE TO RECEIVE ZOOM LINK
First Fruits Online Book Study
Wednesdays | 1:30 - 3 PM | Zoom
Join the First Fruits group for an Online Bible Study beginning on Sept 11th from 1 - 3 PM via Zoom. This study will be based on Wrestling with Doubt, Finding Faith by Adam Hamilton. Participants are responsible for getting their own book.
Please email Luke with any questions.
Thursday
Grief and the Holidays
Nov 7 | 12 PM | RM N255A
Grief is a challenging any time, but especially during the holidays. Join us for strategies to reduce stress, honor your grief, and create holiday activities for sharing memories.
MANNA SMALL GROUP
Thursdays | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | N154 | Sept 5 – Nov 21
Mission statement: to promote the spiritual and emotional growth and well-being of its members through fellowship, education, support, discussion, and service.
The weekly group consists of Bible studies and personal/spiritual growth books.
Monthly lunch/dinners
Service Projects
Email Nancy Sowards with any questions.
Friday
FRIDAY MORNING MEN’S BREAKFAST
Fridays | 6 – 7:30 AM | Sports + Rec
Every Friday morning in the Sports & Rec Center (south building), from 6 to 7:30 AM, men gather for a bacon and egg breakfast, prayer, fellowship, a devotional, and discussion. We are an informal bunch and regular attendance is not required.
Why Attend?
• Celebrate the end of your work week by sharing God’s blessings with fun, food, and fellowship
• Receive inspiration and renewal of faith as you hear other men share their experiences of life and witness their faith journey
• Meet new friends and learn about the many activities of the men’s ministry
• The early start time allows you to attend and still get to your job on time
• This can be the start of your spiritual journey!
Come join us!
Email Rev. Luke Thomson with any questions.
Saturday
CREATIVE WOMEN GROUP
First Saturdays | 9:30 – 11 AM | Sports & Rec – S126
Join us and bring your own craft project!
For more information, email michellethornton2@gmail.com
Sunday
Methodism 101
Sundays | Beginning Sept 8 | 4 PM | N154
Join Rev. Luke Thomson to get to know a little about Methodism. This is a six-week class using the book Being United Methodist Christians. Join Luke from September 8th - October 13 at 4:00 pm in room N154.
Please submit your requests for childcare through this form.
CHRONOLOGICAL JESUS+
Beginning Sept 8 | Sundays | 4 – 6 PM | N157
The approach in the Chronological Jesus+ class is to simply read all gospel accounts as they occurred time wise. When we take this approach, many new perspectives appear. We not only see the evolution of Jesus’ ministry but we also see the evolution of the Apostles and all of Jesus’ followers.
We get to walk in the shoes of all the above and in doing so we discover habits, tendencies and of course questions that we never had before. Yet there is no new material here, it is the same set of Gospels that we have always had but we are exposed to so much more because we simply follow the whole story from beginning to end.
There are no prerequisites for Chronological Jesus+, the class is FREE and the textbook is the Bible.
The classes begin on Sundays from 4 – 6 PM in room N157.
Email Luke with any questions.
Interest Groups
Creative Women
CREATIVE WOMEN
First Saturdays | 9:30 – 11:00 AM | Sports & Rec – S126
Join us and bring your own craft project!
Contact michellethornton2@gmail.com
Knit Together
KNIT TOGETHER
1st & 3rd Thursdays | 10 AM – 12 PM | N157
Knit Together continues with a new time! We hope you will join us for knitting and fellowship. If you are new or a beginner, bring a pair of size eight needles and a ball of cotton yarn, any color you like, and we will get you started.
Contact Heather Trumbauer
Men’s & Women’s Ministries
Women’s Ministry
Christ United’s Women’s Ministry is a welcoming sisterhood praising God to reach, teach, and serve. All are welcome to join us at any time. From small groups to special events to service projects, there are many opportunities for women of all ages to serve together, enjoy fellowship, and share faith. We hope you find an activity and conversation to join!
Men’s Ministry
Christ United’s Men’s Ministry provides many opportunities for men of all ages to fulfill God’s call. We walk together and help each other know Christ in a deeper way through small groups, serving others and fellowship. We hope you find an opportunity to get involved and join us!
For more information regarding the Men’s Ministry please contact Rev. Luke Thomson.
Bible Studies
TUESDAY NIGHT MEN’S BIBLE STUDY + FELLOWSHIP
Tuesdays | 6:30 PM | N156B | Resumes Aug 20
The group meets Tuesdays at 6:30pm in classroom N156B. We will resume our class August 20 with a study of the "minor" Old Testament prophets that includes historical and character analyses to deepen our understanding of the text.
You can order the text book for this study via Amazon.
Email mike@cumc.com with any questions.
Friday Morning Breakfast
Every Friday morning in the Sports & Rec Center (south building), from 6 to 7:30 AM, men gather for a bacon and egg breakfast, prayer, fellowship, a devotional, and discussion. We are an informal bunch and regular attendance is not required.
Why Attend?
- Celebrate the end of your work week by sharing God’s blessings with fun, food, and fellowship
- Receive inspiration and renewal of faith as you hear other men share their experiences of life and witness their faith journey
- Meet new friends and learn about the many activities of the men’s ministry
- The early start time allows you to attend and still get to your job on time
- This can be the start of your spiritual journey!
Come join us!
Men's Service Group
Christ United’s Men’s Service Group (MSG) is a volunteer organization designed to help Christ United men serve God through home repairs and maintenance in Plano and the surrounding areas. Work is done in the homes of those in need and on our church campus.
You can fill out the forms below to submit a project to MSG or volunteer for MSG.
Want to volunteer with Men’s Service Group?