Adult Ministry
Adults come in all shapes and sizes – young adults, middle adults, seniors, couples, singles, parents, single parents, etc. While many other churches have separate functions for different kinds of adults, at First Methodist, we practice multi-generational adult ministry. Though we do have some Sunday School classes that are formed around age grouping, in general we don’t separate “young” adults from senior adults, because there is so much that young adults can learn from senior adults – and vice versa! We don’t separate couples from singles and parents from non-parents because there is so much we have to give and share with each other.
Whatever is your “shape” or “size” as an adult, there is a place for you to plug in, get connected, grow in your faith, and make friendships that will last forever!
Opportunities for Growth:
Sunday School
Our Adult Sunday School classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45am and are times of Bible study, discussion and “doing life together” as adults. Our Young Adult Class is primarily adults from 20’s to early 40’s, our Excelsior Class is primarily senior adults, and our Disciple Class is adults “somewhere in the middle”. But ALL classes are open to any adult who would like to learn and grow, no matter what age!
Wednesday Bible Study
Meets Wednesday afternoons at 5pm. Wednesday Bible Study is open to adults of all ages, and welcomes anyone who wants to drop in and study the Bible, learn from each other and grow deeper in their faith.
Missional Community
A missional community is a group of adults that is “small enough to care, big enough to dare”. We meet periodically for 6-8 week “semesters” during the year for a communal meal and a time of Bible study, sharing and prayer. Throughout the year, we also meet for times of fun (going to ballgames and eating out) with people outside our church that God has put in our lives, and projects of service (neighborhood cookouts, volunteering to help kids with homework after school at Boys & Girls Club, etc.) for our neighborhood and city. Stay tuned for when the next community starts in 2023!
Opportunities for
Fun & Fellowship:
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Our Sunday School classes periodically meet for fun activities like going out to restaurants in Tuscaloosa or going to concerts and sporting events. Throughout the year we also have special events like our seniors Valentine's banquet, our Cinco de Mayo party and other special gatherings. First Methodist also hosts local groups like the Greensboro Music Club and other clubs that gather for fellowship, growth and learning.