204 S. Ninth St.

Columbia MO 65201
contact.us@moumc.org
443-3111

www.moumc.org
/MissouriUMC

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Welcome

from Pastor Charity & the Better Together Coaches

Youre about to browse ways to be better together. In this catalog, youll find a
list of all kinds of groups that you can be part of. A Better Together Group is a
gathering of people who have ventured to share an experience of faith. Groups
will meet weekly and share together in learning, service, prayer, and fun.
Some groups last one semester (6-8 weeks); others last for a year. Either way, I
hope your experience in a Better Together Group will be just what you needed,
just when you needed it.
Gods vision is that we become a church of groups. We do this by modeling the
Church in Acts, but with a 21st Century spin. I pray one day that we meet all
over the city of Columbia, any day and time of the week; meeting to pray, study,
grow and have fun together in the name of and for the sake of Jesus Christ. Let
me highlight a few things:

Disciple Bible Study Revived!

Disciple Bible Study is an in-depth exploration of scripture designed to not only

introduce and explore the Bible, but also assist participants in their faith walk.
Youll see three types of Disciple Bible Studies offered. One is Fast Track which
lasts for a year, but is only 75 minutes long. The second is Disciple 2; also a year
long for two hours. Lastly, a short-term study of the book of Romans will be
available. Please note you do not have to take these in sequential order.

Two Ways to Sign Up:

1. In the back of this catalog is a form you can complete and place in the
Sunday offering or drop off at the church office.
2. Sign up online at www.moumc.org/forms (Choose Better Together Groups
from the list of forms.)

Books and Paying

Some of the groups require books.

If you sign up using the form in this catalog, prepare a check for your book
(write the group name in the memo) and place in the offering or bring to the
office.

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If you sign up online, you will have the option to pay now with a credit/
debit card (then pick up the book at the office or on the first day of your group
from the facilitator) or pay later (write a check with your group name in the
memo and place in the offering, bring to the office or pay your facilitator and
pick up your book at your groups first gathering.
You can also purchase your book on your own through Amazon or your favorite
bookseller.

Group Locations

If church is listed as the location for a group, your facilitator will receive an
assigned classroom in September. They will communicate it to you. Room
assignments will also be posted in the Connector weekly.

Wednesday Night Live Presents Strangers to Changers

This new forum will focus on personal and social issues with various presenters
weekly. Its a way of connecting our communities in conversation and action. See
page 5 for more info about Strangers to Changers.
So here we go on the faith ride! Were no longer riding alone, but going on an
adventure together.
Better Together,
Pastor Charity

Charity Goodwin, Pastor of Discipleship

charity@moumc.org

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New Here?
Rev It Up!

Last Sundays of the month @ 9:15am & 10:30am at the church

Starts in September

A Disciples Path

Sundays @ 9:15am or 10:30am at the church

Starts Sept. 18
Get some basics or strengthen your Christian foundation with A Disciples Path:
Deepening Your Relationship with Christ and the Church. We will explore and
discuss the churchs membership vows: prayers, presence, gifts, service and
witness, over six weeks.
Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts and
become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives,
the lives of others, and the world. Each days reading includes a Scripture, a
message for the day, questions and prompts for personal reflection (with space
provided for recording responses) and prayer.
Upon completion of the group, those who desire to join the church will be
welcomed.

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STC @ WNL

Strangers to Changers is a new forum held on Wednesday nights from 6-7pm

starting Sept. 7. It will feature a monthly series based on a personal or social
issue.
A different speaker each week will address the topic from their vantage point.
After a 20-minute presentation, table groups will discuss ways to put what
theyve heard into action even if its only one small action step. You can still
bring your own dinner at 5:30. However, there will also be light refreshments
and beverages available starting at 5:30 throughout the evening. Childcare is
provided.
The September series is personal development based on the Socrates quote
the unexamined life is not worth living. Topics such as personality profiles,
values, knowing whos on your team, financial and media literacy will be
presented and discussed.

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Better Together
Groups

(Listed by day of the week)

Sundays

Adult Bible Study (All Ages, Men & Women)

Sundays @ 10am in CLC 107-109

We share a passion for the Scriptures. Class includes shared prayer concerns,
reading and discussion looking both at the Biblical context and the application
of Scripture to our lives as Christians. We also serve local missions such as The
Wardrobe and sometimes gather for lunch during the week.
Facilitator: Julia Goodell

CONNECT (All Ages, Men & Women)

Sundays @ 10am in CLC 110 (Starting Sept. 18 will meet at 10:30am)

Join us as we discover how we can understand current events in relation to our
Christian faith and United Methodist heritage.
Facilitator: Karen Hayden

Covenant (All Ages, Men & Women)

Sundays @ 10am in CLC 108 (Starting Sept. 18 will meet at 10:30am)

The Covenant group is a free-wheeling discussion group based on Christian
study and books. This semester Covenant will be exploring the book Making
Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton.
Facilitators: Lisa and Bruce Miles

Seekers (All Ages, Men & Women)

Sundays @ 10am in Room 302 (Starting Sept. 18 will meet at 9:15am)

This adult group fosters open thinking and works to provide meaningful faith
development for each person. The group will be studying The Call: The Life and
Message of the Apostle Paul by Adam Hamilton.
Facilitator: Mark Headley

Financial Peace University (Everyone)

Sundays @ 4pm at the church

Starts Sept. 11
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that
plan! It teaches Gods ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class
discussions and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical,

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practical steps to get from where you are to where youve dreamed you could
be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend
and save wisely, and much more!
Participant Kits $99
Facilitators: John Beverstein and Greg Thackery

Disciple Bible Study: Invitation to Romans (Everyone)

Sundays @ 4:30pm at the church

Starts Sept. 11
An 8-week study of the book of Romans, where participants will explore the
growth of the Church as they read and study the letters of Paul to the Church
in Rome. In addition, participants will compare Pauls writings and thoughts to
the writings and thoughts of theologians like Augustine, Luther and Calvin.
Book $15
Facilitators: Janet Deneke and Bill Allen

Parents of Youth Group

Sundays @ 5pm at the church
Facilitator: Tanya Alberty

Mondays

Americas Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and

the Bridge to a New America

Mondays @ 6pm at Hy-Vee, 3100 W. Broadway

Starts Sept. 12
The racial events of this year and the prayers we have prayed lead us to know
more and do more. This is a start. Reading Jim Wallis book for six weeks and
then spending an additional two weeks identifying our next action steps as a
church with clergy will position us to begin making new decisions and finding
our voice as a church against racism.
Book $15
Facilitators: Katelyn Price and Roy Robinson

Newly Married Couples

Mondays @ 6:30pm in homes

Facilitators: Kendall and Gale Waller

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Tuesdays

Seeing Gray in a Black and White World:

Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics

Tuesdays @ 9:45am at Lenoir Woods, 3710 S. Lenoir St. Columbia, MO 65201

Starts Sept. 6
Residents at Lenoir or those who can visit will join in a robust and thoughtprovoking conversation.
Book $10
Facilitator: Cynthia Beverley

DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World (Everyone)

Tuesdays @ 6-8:15pm at the church (32-week study with some breaks)

Starts Sept. 13
Focus on Genesis and Exodus in the Old Testament and Luke and Acts in the
New Testament. In this study, participants explore the beginnings of the people
of God and what it means to be a child of God as well as the beginnings of the
Church of Jesus Christ.
Book $35 (covers both semesters)
Facilitator: Gary Beahan

Wednesdays

Disciple Fast Track (Women)

Wednesdays @ 8:30am at the church

Starts Sept. 7
Disciple Fast Track is a 24-week study that offers a comprehensive look
at the entire Bible. Introducing the reader to the whole of Scripture, this
overview offers 12 weeks of exploration of the Old Testament and 12 weeks of
exploration of the New Testament.
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Facilitators: Jo Lee & Paula Donoho

Mens Group

Starts Sept. 7
Wednesdays @ 9am at the Columbia Area Senior Center, 1121 Bus. 70 E.
Offering a place for men to explore their faith, talk about scriptures and pray.
Facilitator: Rick Hart

Upper Room/Christian Century (Everyone)

Wednesdays @ 6pm at the church

Starts Sept. 7
After gathering, the group will be introduced to these two options to shape
their time together.
Facilitator: Rev. Glen Lashley, retired clergy

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Mens Group

Starts Sept. 7
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at the church
Offering a place for men to explore their faith, talk about scriptures and pray
using the Growing Deeply Guide (printed on Sundays in the worship bulletin).
Facilitator: David Barnes

Disciple Fast Track (Everyone)

Wednesdays @ 6:30pm at the church

Starts Sept. 7
Disciple Fast Track is a 24-week study that offers a comprehensive look
at the entire Bible. Introducing the reader to the whole of Scripture, this
overview offers 12 weeks of exploration of the Old Testament and 12 weeks of
exploration of the New Testament.
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Facilitator: Julia Goodell

Disciple Fast Track (20- & 30-somethings)

Wednesdays @ 7:30pm in homes

Starts Sept. 7
Disciple Fast Track is a 24-week study that offers a comprehensive look
at the entire Bible. Introducing the reader to the whole of Scripture, this
overview offers 12 weeks of exploration of the Old Testament and 12 weeks of
exploration of the New Testament.
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Facilitators: Logan and Jessica Cole

Thursdays

Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread
at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts Acts 2:46

Fridays

Genesis: A Living Conversation (Everyone)

Fridays @ 10am at the church

Video series discussion based on Genesis: A Living Conversation by Bill Moyers.
Facilitators: Bill Allen & Linda Robb

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Other Growing Options

Music Ministry: Choir Rehearsal

Agape Singers Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays @ 6:15pm in CLC 101

This choir rehearses to sing for the 8:50am Sunday worship service. Repertoire
includes gospel, contemporary, and folk, accompanied by keyboards and drums.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal Wednesdays @ 7:30pm in CLC 101
This is an adult, mixed ensemble that provides primarily traditional choral
literature for the 11am worship service.
Wesleyan Ringers rehearsal on Tuesdays 6:30pm on 4th floor

Service Opportunities

Saturday, Sept. 17 Be a Blessing Service Day

Watch for details!
Missouri UMC is a church rich in service opportunities
as we reach into our surrounding community and the
global community. There are a variety of ways to be in
mission and service through small groups, all-church
efforts and individual interest. Contact Rev. Hank
Jenkins at hank@moumc.org.

Spiritual Connections

Lets celebrate the joys of everyday life as part of our

spirituality, interlacing fellowship, stillness, prayer
and attentiveness to God. Opportunities to participate, such as a fellowship
dinner, Advent event and Lenten event, will be announced throughout the year.
For more information, please contact Debbie Luchenbill, Terri Williams or Julia
Goodell.

Dinner Club

Dinner Club is made up of groups of six to eight people choosing to either DineIn or Dine-Out. Groups are formed twice a year, September and January. Sign
up for Dinner Club precedes each period. Groups are then assembled by the
Dinner Club Committee. Dining In meets in the homes of their group members
for a potluck meal. Dining Out meets in restaurants chosen by members for
either lunch or dinner (Dutch treat). Youll meet four times each semester. Sign
up can be either by email to Gloria Taylor glorat@yahoo.com or by completing
the form at the end of this catalog.

Wednesday Night Workout

Wednesdays @ 6:30pm in MPR Atrium

Wear comfy clothes, bring an exercise mat and a bottle of water and be ready
to move! Drop in and join us any time!

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United Methodist Women

UMW purpose: To be a community of

women whose PURPOSE is to know God
and to experience freedom as whole
persons through Jesus Christ, to develop
a creative, supportive fellowship, and
to expand concepts of mission through
participation in the global ministries of
the church. The Unit - the full body
meets together three times a year.
For more info, email Georgia Nolph, UMW president, at nolphkg@gmail.com.

UMW Circles

UMW Circles gather for fellowship and support, pray together, and study and
learn about the needs of and ministry with women and children around the
world. The women of UMW also raise money and give their time and talents for
mission. All circles and interest groups are open and welcome new participants.

Breakfast Group Circle

2ndTuesday of the month @ 7:30am at Upper Crust, 3107 Green Meadows Way
Christian fellowship and discussion of problems confronting Christians

Esther Circle

2ndWednesday of the month @ 9:30am in room 302/303

Works on fabric projects for MUMC and missions

Bratton-Cunningham Circle

3rdWednesday of the month @ 9:30am at members homes

Stays informed about current mission needs and current societal events

Searcy-Feely Circle

3rdWednesday of the month (January-May and September-November) at

9:30am in the Parlor
Foci include education, spiritual growth, hands-on mission, and fellowship

Gibson Circle

3rdThursday of the month @ 9:30am in CLC 106/108

Mission emphasis is Coyote Hill Christian Childrens Home

Wesley Circle

2ndThursday of the month @ 1pm in the Parlor

Works helping those inside and outside of the community

Sophia Circle

2ndThursday of the month @ 7pm in the members homes

Collects kits for the Festival of Sharing

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Vals Circle

3rdThursday of the month @ 5:30pm at a downtown restaurant followed by

a meeting and program at 6:30pm in the Parlor
Educates on needs and mission issues

Eagle Online Circle

Anytime, all the time! A devotion is posted online weekly.

Designed for women who are comfortable with the computer and desire to
communicate from home and/or work

Monday Evening Book Club

First Mondays @ 7pm in members homes

Join us for fellowship and conversation as we share in reading a variety of
books from various genres and various service projects.

MUMC Book Club

Second Wednesdays of odd-numbered months @ 10am in the MPR Atrium

Books are chosen by the group and lively conversation always ensues.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Second Wednesdays @ 1:30pm in the Parlor (September, November, January,

March, May)
Third Tuesdays @ 5:30pm in the Connector (October, December, February,
April, June, July, August)
This group knits or crochets prayer shawls to provide warmth and comfort to
people in our church and the community that are going through a significant
event. Please let us know when someone would like to receive a prayer shawl.

Quilters

Thursdays @ 1pm in Room 303

Anyone interested in hand-quilting is welcome to join us as we quilt and
fellowship together. We charge for hand quilting and all proceeds are donated
to UMW mission projects.

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Recovery Support
Groups

The church offers space to these groups which are independently facilitated.

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For Kids

Sundays

Worship, Kids Worship! and

Serendipity Choir

Sundays @ 8:50am in the Chapel

(Starting Sept. 18 will meet at 9:15am)
Children participate with their families in worship
and then can be dismissed to Kids Worship! and
choir. If families wish for children to remain in
worship, Childrens worship bags are available with
activities to help them connect to worship.

Whittler Treehouse Early Childhood

Ministry, Studio K-5, Worship

Sundays @ 10am
(Starting Sept. 18 will meet at 10:30am)
Children begin in age-level classrooms, move to a
large group video lesson and return to small groups
to participate in active learning.

Grace Notes Choir

Sundays @ 6pm in the Chapel (September through

May)
Children in grades 2 5 learn together through
music.

Wednesdays

Serendipity Choir

Wednesdays @ 6pm in W6
Children through 1st grade learn together through
song and movement.

Faith Expressions

Wednesdays @ 6pm in CLC 103

Children 2nd 5th grade grow relationships with each
other through prayer, discussion and play.

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Sundays

Sunday Morning Youth Better Together

Group
Sundays @ 10am in the Youth Room (Starting Sept. 18
will meet at 10:30am)
Group for youth in grades 6-12 focusing on Bible study
plus life application.

Sunday Night MUMY

Sundays @ 5pm in the Youth Room

A gathering of youth in grades 6-12 that includes dinner, worship, small group
discussion and games. We begin promptly at 5pm, eat dinner and then have a
large group worship and message. We then move into small groups by grade and
allow the youth to have discussions over the nights topic plus whatever is going
on in life.

Acolytes

Sundays @ 8:50am and 11am services (Starting Sept. 18 will be at the 9:15am
and 10:30am services)
Youth serving as Acolytes is an important part of developing leadership within
our youth program. Contact Hank Jenkins (hank@moumc.org) for training info.

Confirmation

Our 2017 Confirmation Class will begin meeting in January and classes will
continue through May. Confirmation is open to all youth in the 7th grade or older
who have not gone through confirmation. Confirmation students learn what
it means to be a United Methodist Christian in todays world using Scripture,
Tradition, Reason and Experience as a guide in life decisions.

Youth Leadership Team

All youth are invited to participate in the Youth Leadership Team. This team
helps the Pastor of Youth Ministries decide what topics the youth will focus
on, what activities the youth will participate in and they help design and lead
certain youth activities throughout the year.

Youth Fall Retreat

On Nov. 18-20, the youth travel to a local retreat center for a weekend away to
be in fellowship, worship and to grow closer to God and as a group.

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For College-Age

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204 S. Ninth St. Columbia MO 65201

contact.us@moumc.org
443-3111

www.moumc.org
/MissouriUMC

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Sign me up!

You may complete this form and place it (and your check if you need to purchase
materials) in the offering or drop off at the church office.You also may sign up
online at www.moumc.org/forms (Choose Better Together Groups from the list
of forms.) Please complete one form per person.
NAME 
EMAIL 
PHONE 
Sundays
Adult Bible Study (All Ages, Men & Women)
CONNECT (All Ages, Men & Women)
Covenant (All Ages, Men & Women)
Seekers (All Ages, Men & Women)
Financial Peace University (Everyone)
Participant Kit $99
Childcare needed
Disciple Bible Study: Invitation to Romans (Everyone)
Parents of Youth Group
Mondays
Americas Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege,
and the Bridge to a New America
Book $15
Newly Married Couples
Tuesdays
Seeing Gray in a Black and White World:
Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics
Book $10
DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World (Everyone)
Book $35 (covers both semesters)
Wednesdays
Disciple Fast Track (Women)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Mens Group 9am
Upper Room or Christian Century (Everyone)
Mens Group 6:30pm
Disciple Fast Track (Everyone)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Disciple Fast Track (20- & 30-somethings)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Fridays
Genesis: A Living Conversation (Everyone)
Dinner Club

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204 S. Ninth St. Columbia MO 65201

contact.us@moumc.org
443-3111

www.moumc.org
/MissouriUMC

Sign me up!

You may complete this form and place it (and your check if you need to purchase
materials) in the offering or drop off at the church office.You also may sign up
online at www.moumc.org/forms (Choose Better Together Groups from the list
of forms.) Please complete one form per person.
NAME 
EMAIL 
PHONE 
Sundays
Adult Bible Study (All Ages, Men & Women)
CONNECT (All Ages, Men & Women)
Covenant (All Ages, Men & Women)
Seekers (All Ages, Men & Women)
Financial Peace University (Everyone)
Participant Kit $99
Childcare needed
Disciple Bible Study: Invitation to Romans (Everyone)
Parents of Youth Group
Mondays
Americas Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege,
and the Bridge to a New America
Book $15
Newly Married Couples
Tuesdays
Seeing Gray in a Black and White World:
Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics
Book $10
DISCIPLE II: Into the Word, Into the World (Everyone)
Book $35 (covers both semesters)
Wednesdays
Disciple Fast Track (Women)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Mens Group 9am
Upper Room or Christian Century (Everyone)
Mens Group 6:30pm
Disciple Fast Track (Everyone)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Disciple Fast Track (20- & 30-somethings)
Book $25 (covers both semesters)
Fridays
Genesis: A Living Conversation (Everyone)
Dinner Club