Connection Groups
Weekly Groups:
Java & Jesus—Sundays at 11 am
Using the scriptures from Sunday’s worship service, we dive deeper into them and discuss applications to our Christian lives. No preparation is needed. So come meet fellow parishioners and take part in the discussion. We meet in Room 8 in the basement at 11 am after worship.
Contact: Jo Quandt 330-714-6303
Wired Word, Sundays at 11:15
We meet downstairs in room 3/5/7 and will trial a new curriculum called Faithelement for the first few weeks of class and the decide if we want to switch to Faithelement, or go back to Wired Word. Home 2020 – Faithelement is an online Bible study curriculum that is group oriented and offers multiple options of ways to discuss the scripture for the week, including a podcast as well as a video, online links, and different options for discussion questions. Our class would love to have others join us for a time of discussion and fellowship, so please come if you are interested.
We meet downstairs in room 3/5/7 and will trial a new curriculum called Faithelement for the first few weeks of class and the decide if we want to switch to Faithelement, or go back to Wired Word. Home 2020 – Faithelement is an online Bible study curriculum that is group oriented and offers multiple options of ways to discuss the scripture for the week, including a podcast as well as a video, online links, and different options for discussion questions. Our class would love to have others join us for a time of discussion and fellowship, so please come if you are interested.
Contact: Samantha Gunkelman samevin@yahoo.com
Pickleball Group—Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. (Adults only)
Players of all levels are welcome. Consider joining this fun group. We have a weekly text to confirm players, so please send your contact info to Beth.
Contact: Beth Gerberich bgerberich825@gmail.com
Women’s Bible and Book Study—Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
A combination of book and Bible Study as guided by the participant’s interests. A time for prayer and fellowship, as well.
Contact Marjorie Cossin marjorie.cossin@gmail.com
Monthly Groups:
Bible and Beer Men’s Fellowship—Last Monday of the month at 6:30 pm
We gather the last Monday night of each month beginning in September from 6:30-8:30 PM at a rotation of houses. We wrestle with issues of life and faith. Bring your favorite beverage. Snacks provided (usually pizza!).
Contact: Matt Cern matthew.cern@gmail.com
Eat, Play, Pray—Next meeting TBD
Families, couples, kids and kids at heart are invited to gather for times of fun together. Our next event will be August 30th from 5-7 pm, combined with the youth for a back to school cookout. More details to come.
Contact: Jennifer Dyer mzumcstudent@gmail.com
Food Bank Service Team—Last Tuesday of the month at 9 am
“You found me hungry and you gave me something to eat…” Live out the words of our Savior and make a huge difference in the lives of countless people across the greater Akron area.
Contact: Debbie Breyley dabreyley@aol.com
Other Groups (meeting frequency varies):
Golf Club—TBD
This will be a social golf group, providing an outlet to those interested no matter ability. We will meet the last Sunday of the month to learn and enjoy golf, and social time before or after events.
Contact: Lee Christman (leechristman1@gmail.com), Brad Beltz (bbeltz11@msn.com), and Mark Gerberich (mwgerberich@aol.com)