Connect with a Small Group / Bible Study
The best way to get involved in any community is to join a group and get to know people! At McKendree UMC, we have many different groups and classes to check out and would love to help you find the one that is right for you! Note that the GIFT Sunday School Class has an online option.
Contact the facilitator or use the sign up button to start your journey in scripture and with others.
Sunday Morning Small Groups
The Well: A mixed age adult Sunday School class that meets at 11:00 AM in Room 311. Facilitator: Brian Green Email: wbriangreen@gmail.com
Life Changing Class: Growing in faith together. A mixed age adult Sunday School class that meets at 10:45 AM in Room 316. Current study: NavPress Publication, God in the Neighborhood - Resurrection Facilitator: Jennifer Harrell Email: jh5432.01@gmail.com
The Story: 11 AM - noon, beginning August 9. We're launching a new Sunday School class designed to help you see Scripture as a unified story with rich historical and literary context. This class is open to all ages and backgrounds and offers an accessible, engaging way to deepen your understanding of the Bible. We hope you'll join us and discover how the story of Scripture comes alive in fresh and meaningful ways.
Facilitators: Deanna Williams, Brad Kersey, and Bethany Kersey
Email: deanna.williams.garrett@gmail.com
The Gift Sunday School Class: Growing in Faith Together. Meets at 9:30 AM in Room 311 and also on Zoom. Current study: Book of Judges Facilitator: Harold Benton Email: haroldbenton83@gmail.com
Seekers: A mixed-age adult women’s Sunday School class that meets at 9:00 AM in Room 313. Lent study: The Message of Jesus by Adam Hamilton. After Easter starting April 12: The Most Misused Verses in the Bible by Eric J. Bargerhuff Facilitator: Carol McEntee Email: carol.mcentee@yahoo.com
DEEP & WIDE*: A discussion-based class focused on conversation rather than lecture, openness rather than having all the answers, and participation without heavy homework. Come as you are, jump in anytime, bring your questions, and grow together in faith and community. Meets at 9:30 AM in Room 316.
*The name Deep & Wide reflects our desire to grow both deeply and widely in faith and community. We seek to go Deep by building meaningful connections with one another, engaging Scripture honestly, and nurturing a faith that shapes our everyday lives. At the same time, we reach Wide—welcoming all who come with open arms and exploring a broad range of topics and questions with curiosity, grace, and a spirit of wonder.
Facilitators: Chris & Katie Wilson Email: INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
Small Groups at Other Times
Monday Evening Women’s Bible Study: class on summer break. Will resume with a new study September 14. Check back for more information...
Facilitator: Rev. Gail Thompson Email: revgailt@gmail.com
Wednesday Morning Ladies’ Bible Study: Meets at 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM in Room 311 in the Education Building. Study: Numbers by Melissa Spoelstra Facilitator: Jackie Dupont Email: mcg43@yahoo.com
Invite From Pastor Cyndi for Wednesday Night Class - Beyond Sunday with Pastor Cyndi - 6:15 PM - 7:30 PM starting August 19th
August 19 – September 16: The World Behind Revelation
September 23 and 30: Why do we...?
October 7 - November 18: Mindsets that shape our lives
This class meets after Supper in the Education Building room 311.
Facilitator: Pastor Cyndi McDonald Email: cmcdonald@mckendreeumc.org
DISCIPLE 3 CLASS - WEDNESDAY NIGHTS - 5:45 PM - 8:15 PM starting August 19. Childcare will be provided.
The driving idea in this study is the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. The word You in the title is meant to be heard both in its singular form (the individual) and its plural form (the community). We are a community of memory. Participants in this 32 week study will read the major and minor Old Testament prophets and the thirteen letters of Paul.
SUMMER BOOK GROUP - Current Book, Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
What: Our summer book group is reading Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways, by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun. This book is on the United Women in Faith Reading Program. Two copies are available in the public library, so put in a hold if you would like to borrow one. One member was able to download a copy on her Kindle for $0.
When/Where: There are two meeting dates: Monday, August 10 at 7:00 - 8:30 PM and Monday, August 17 at 1:00-2:30 PM in the Church Library, Room 313 in the Education Building. Choose the date and time that is best for you, or if neither one works, suggest another date and time.
Who: Anyone is welcome to attend!
Facilitator: Margaret Lirones
Signup: Contact the church office, INFO@MCKENDREEUMC.ORG
What will we read next? The first group to meet will narrow down the choices for the second group to make a final selection of our next book.
Sarah and Crystal share what a difference the parent survival group “Raise ‘em up” has made in their lives.
Wednesday mornings: 9:30-10:30 AM starting September 9th, 2026 (Nursery available for 4 and under)
Wednesday evenings: 6:30-7:30 PM starting September 9th, 2026 (Activities available for children K-12 and nursery available for 4 and under.)
Facilitators: Crystal Cox or Sarah Brown
Email: raiseemup@mckendreeumc.org
Facebook: “Raise ‘Em Up Parent Support Group"
All are invited and welcome to attend either session at any time!
Both sessions will cover the same topics and discussions. We plan to have a mixture of literature, videos, fun activities, community service projects, and – as always – wonderful fellowship with other parents.
Raise ‘em Up will participate in the Giving Tree service project in Nov - Dec 2026.
