Adult Education
Thursday AM Bible Study
If you are interested in joining the 8:00 am Thursday Morning Bible Study Zoom Meeting, please contact Don Lincoln at dlincoln@dlincolnlaw.com or by phone at 619-838-0817 for help in getting on Zoom and/or the meeting info to join.
The current Bible Study is “Lives of Great Christians“ by Professor of History, William R. Cook of the State University of New York at Geneseo.
Explorers Group
If you are interested in joining the 9:00 am Sunday Morning Explorer’s Zoom Meeting, please contact Don Lincoln at dlincoln@dlincolnlaw.comor by phone at 619-838-0817 for help in getting on Zoom and/or the meeting info to join.
The intent of the meeting is to discuss and study current events and how they should be interpreted in light of our Christian heritage and tradition.
As might be expected, many diverse opinions are represented within the group, and discussions tend to be quite lively. It is our goal to present fairly all sides of the issue. All are welcome to join in helping us discern our role in these issues and how they relate to LJUMC.
Book Talk
Book Talk announces its 2025-2026 meeting dates and our first three presenters!
Generally, Book Talk meets on the first Wednesday of each month, at 2 p.m., in the Fireside Library, October through May, although we do vary the date and location occasionally, for the convenience of our presenters. As of now, our meeting dates are as follows, with current presenter and book information:
For our March 4 meeting, Jean Thomas will now present the nonfiction book Marriage at Sea, by Sophie Elmhurst, also a bestseller.
Maurice and Maralyn are an odd couple, but feel they are perfectly suited to one another. In June 1972, they fulfill a dream of selling everything and taking off for a life of adventure sailing their new boat. Initially everything goes as planned, but in June 1972, a breaching whale sinks their boat and leaves them stranded on a raft in the Pacific, with dwindling supplies, no communications, and a poor chance of rescue. What follows is a riveting account of the survival of two people and their marriage under the most extreme physical and mental challenges.
Cynthia Rushing will now present her book, The Librarianist, at our April 1st meeting.
See you in the Library! Book Talk Organizer Cindy Rushing (crushin1@gmail.com)
There are numerous Adult Fellowship Groups at LJ UMC. Find one that fits and join like-minded people getting together for food, fellowship, and fun. Most groups meet monthly. Contact the church office for more information.
Adult Fellowship Groups
Life-Stage Groups
Boomers – A group for adults who are in their mid-forties to early sixties, singles, couples, and those with children of a variety of ages.(Boomer generation) For more information, please contact George Ann Wurster at gaw71@aol.com.
Metharounds – A group for sixty-plus adults who are enjoying life with retirement on the horizon. For more information, please contact Sarilee Anderson at Sarilee2@yahoo.com.
Young Adults Group – meets once a month for food and fellowship. The group is made up of young professionals, college age adults, and young parents. Meeting dates/times/locations are arranged via email each month to best suit the schedules of the group. For more information please contact Chelsea Carter, chelsearose33@gmail.com
Common Interest Groups
Chancel Choir – The Chancel Choir is a group of individuals who love to sing. We rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30 and gather at 9:30 Sunday mornings to prepare for that morning’s worship. We have three concerts a year—Christmas, Spring, and Summer Pops.
The Choir has become a “family” within the larger LJUMC family. In addition to our common love of music, we share joys and concerns and celebrate and pray with each other. We always welcome new members. No audition is required. Being able to attend EVERY Thursday and EVERY Sunday is not a requirement. For example, many of our members travel frequently and come regularly on Thursdays and Sundays when in town!
If you love to sing and would enjoy being part of this wonderful part of LJUMC, we invite you to join us!
Any questions? Contact Director Bob at rwuertz.musiced@gmail.com or Sandy Coler at sreloc@juno.com
Dorian Bells – The Dorian Bell Choir wants you!!!! The bell choir rehearses from on Thursdays from 5:45 p.m.-6:45 p.m. and performs from time to time on Sundays during worship as well as at three concerts per year—Christmas, Spring, and Summer Pops. It is an excellent opportunity for those who love music and have the wish to participate with music. You don’t have to be a “musician” to participate. If you can count, we can teach you how to play! We have ringers who are “wannabe” choir members, but can’t carry a tune and find their musical “outlet” in bell ringing. Come and join us! Questions? Contact Director Bob at rwuertz.musiced@gmail.com