Adults
Discipleship is a shared life and a personal journey that forms us into a Jesus-shaped life of love. A Jesus-shaped life of love involves four rhythms of life: Worship - centering our lives in God; Grow - pursuing growth and transformation; Serve - sharing the love of Christ and Connect - building beloved community. This winter and spring's Adult Grow offerings will help adults discover rhythms, resources, and community experiences that will support a Jesus-shaped life of love.
Adults at CUMC cover those ages 18+. We come together for making friends, making a difference in our community and deepening our faith. Register your kids for childcare when you sign up for a class, group, or study.
sunday school offerings
Kindred Spirits9:15-10:15am, Chapel An older adults class focusing on a variety of scriptural topics that create space to learn about and experience the presence of God. Led by Rev. Iva O'Brien and Charles Reynolds. For more info, contact Pastor Iva, or Charles, To join or for more info, click here. |
new beginnings9:30-10:30am, A2 (or Zoom) Adults gather for discussion sharing old and new perspectives, listening to each other and meeting with contemporary scholars (via video) to help us grow in our love and faith in God. Led by Nancy Schoeps. To join or for more info, click here. |
faith journey9:30-10:30am, A6 (or Zoom) Led by Ron Chipriano. To join or for more info, click here. |
pathways11:00am-12:00pm, A2 (or Zoom) Led by Greg Williams. To join or for more info, click here. |
Women in Faith: New Women's Life Group
First Monday of each month, 2:30pm at CUMC
Created for women of all ages and stages of life who seek a deeper relationship with God and other women. This monthly fellowship and study group will use the resource, "Life Lessons from Luke," by Max Lucado available on Amazon.com in paperback. Led by Vicki Morley, Adult Grow Leader.
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Not Just Good but Seeking Excellence: The Book of Jeremiah
Wednesdays, February 21, 28 and March 6, 13, 20, 6:30-7:30pm via Zoom
Do you want to shuffle along with the crowd or run with the horses? This was the prophet Jeremiah's dilemma and often ours too. Life can be challenging, exhausting, and sometimes going for average or the status quo seems the easiest path. But what is God's intention for us? Dive deeper into Jeremiah's life in the Old Testament to see how he overcame obstacles, sought God's way, lives courageously and pursued righteousness. Learn how we can too! This is a discussion-based class using Eugene Peterson's guide, "Excellence." Purchasing the book is required and expect investing 30 minutes each week between classes for maximum effectiveness. You may purchase the book at one of the many online bookstores for around $12. Led by Rev. Mira Hewlett, Executive Pastor of CUMC.
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A Spirituality of Aging: Spirited Living for the Second Half of Life
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, and 26, 6:30-8:00pm at CUMC
In the earlier stages of life, we are naturally and rightly focused on establishing our identity in the world-climbing, achieving, and performing. But these concerns will not serve us well as we grow older and begin to embark on a deeper journey of life, one that involves challenges, mistakes, loss of control, and suffering that shocks us out of our prior comfort zone. Eventually, we need to embrace ourselves and our life's tasks in a different and more life-giving way. Got your interest yet? This four-week conversation will invite us to consider various themes of aging spirituality that will help us find a new way of being in the world and a deeper relationship with God and others. Led by Rev. Gary Shockley, Spiritual Director, Artist and Aging disciple of Jesus.
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Explore CUMC: Membership Class
Sundays, April 14-May 5, 9:30-10:45am at CUMC
Learn the structure, DNA and how we live out our mission and vision to Live Like Jesus at Carlisle UMC. This class is for everyone who desires to become a member of the church OR are simply interested in learning more about CUMC, it's leaders and other people who are newer to the church. Materials will be provided at the first session. Led by Pastor Mira and other staff/leaders of the church.
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Women's Retreat 2024
Saturday, April 20, 9am-4pm at CUMC
Mindful Women is hosting a Women's Retreat for women of all ages, "Who am I called to be?" Retreat will include sessions, lunch and afternoon choices including: crafts, music, yoga, and prayer stations. Childcare provided.
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Men's Thursday Morning Breakfast & Study Group
Thursdays, breakfast at Faye's Diner at 7:30am, Study conversation at 8:45am at CUMC
Enjoy breakfast at Fay's Diner in Carlisle at 7:30am (optional), followed by study conversation with the larger group at CUMC at 8:45am in the Chapel. Led by Rich Charette. For more information, contact Rich at
on demand classes
Spiritual Growth Classes
Michelle A. Williams is a member of Carlisle UMC and teaches and attends spiritual growth classes regularly through Bosler Memorial Library.
Brace for Impact: Prayer Journaling During Trying Times. More info here.
Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth. More info here.
United Methodist Women
UMW is a community of women. Our 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. For more info, contact Sandi Price,
, UMW President.