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
new beginnings9:30-10:30am, A2 (or Zoom) Starting February 22, our Lenten study, "Why Did Jesus Have to Die," book available on Amazon. 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 & Sharon Edwards. To join or for more info, click here.
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faith journey9:30-10:30am, Chapel (Zoom) Starting February 22, our Lenten study, "Why Did Jesus Have to Die," book available on Amazon. Adults gather for discussion using DVD series and scripture to help us better understand God's word. We discuss the meaning of the scripture in our lives so we can live more like Jesus. Led by Ron Chipriano. To join or for more info, click here. |
pathways11:00am-12:00pm, A2 (or Zoom) Class meets year-round except when leaders are on vacation. Class is studying, "Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Old Testament Characters" by Chuck Swindoll. Led by Greg Williams. To join or for more info, click here. |
the conversation11:15am-12:15pm, TBA Beginning April 12. A class built to be super-convenient and impactful for folks who regularly worship at the 9:45am service. Open to everyone. Facilitated by Eric Born. |
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Peer-to-Peer Educational Program
Wednesdays: April 15-June 3, 6pm at CUMC
8-session program for adults living with mental health conditions. This class is designed for adults who want to better understand themselves and their recovery, led by trained peer facilitators. For more info, click here. To sign up, call NAMI CP PA at 717.620.9580 or email
Vital Conversations on Immigration
Wednesdays: April 15-May 13, 6:30pm at CUMC
Each of the 5 sessions will invite us into deeper reflection on the realities of immigration today, guided by the voices of faith leaders, theologians, advocates, and immigrants themselves. Immigration is not merely a political issue - it is a theological and spiritual matter deeply rooted in our Christian faith. Led by Cheryl Hale. Sign up here.
God in Us, A Holy Spirit Series
Wednesdays: May 20-June 3, 1-2:30pm OR 6-7:30pm at CUMC
Led by Pastor Quinton De Beer. Sign up here (coming soon)
Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed through the Stories Jesus Told
Wednesdays: June 10-24, 6:30-8pm at CUMC
Pastor-teacher John MacArthur helps readers understand Jesus' parables and how they relate to the whole of His message. Led by Jenn Brink. Book available on Amazon. Sign up here (coming soon)
Anxious for Nothing
Mondays, June 22 & 29, 6-7pm at CUMC (or via Zoom)
We all experience anxiety, but we don't have to let worry and fear control our lives. In Anxious for Nothing, from New Your Times bestselling author, Max Lucado, provides you with a roadmap for coping with and healing from anxiety. Complete with Lucado's signature storytelling and relatable anecdotes, this book invites you to study Philippians 4:6-7 - the most highlighted passage of the Bible and any book on the planet according to Amazon. Book available on Amazon. Led by Michelle Williams. Sign up here (coming soon)
GROW! Living as Spiritual Transformational Leaders
Mondays: July 6-August 24, 6-8pm via Zoom
GROW! Living as Spiritual Transformational Leaders is an 8-session course for anyone who feels called to lead, serve, or grow in faith. Designed for both current and emerging leaders, it combines practical leadership skills with spiritual growth and real-life application. Participants will deepen their relationship with God, build confidence in leadership, and connect with others on a similar journey. The course meets Certified Lay Servant requirements and can be a next step toward further lay ministry. Offered online via Zoom with a final in-person gathering. Cost is $25. Led by Michelle Williams. Sign up here (coming soon)
Verse Mapping
Wednesdays: July 8 & 22 (2 - one day workshops), 6-8pm at CUMC
Verse mapping is an in-depth, creative Bible study method that involves breaking down a specific verse word-by-word to understand its original context, meaning, and application. By researching Hebrew/Greek roots, comparing translations, and examining cross-references, this technique helps uncover deeper spiritual truths and fosters persona. actionable engagement with Scripture. Led by Jenn Brink. Sign up here (coming soon)
Introduction to Social Principles
Wednesday, July 29, 6:30-8pm at CUMC
The Social Principles are a prayerful and thoughtful effort of the General Conference to speak to the issues in the contemporary world from a sound biblical and theological foundation. Book available on Cokesbury. Led by Sharon Edwards. Sign up here (coming soon)
Praying with Protestant Prayer Beads
Wednesdays: August 5-12, 6:30-8pm at CUMC
Discuss the background of prayer beads; why do Christians use them? How can they enrich our prayer lives? Led by Georgeann Laughman. Sign up here (coming soon)
Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus
Mondays: September 7-October 5, 6-7pm at CUMC (or via Zoom)
For those of us feeling the weight of mental illness, we don't only have hope that our pain will go away. We need hope that even if it lasts, God is still good. He promises never to leave us, and he's sovereign over every minute of our pain and difficulty. In this book, Aaron Hoover normalizes the relationship between faith and suffering. Aaron is a pastor who has battled anxiety and depression for two decades and is compassionate and empathetic toward the similar experiences of others. If you are suffering - Aaron's writing is a great reminder that you're not alone, you're not crazy, and there is a God who is with you. Led by Michelle Williams. Sign up here (coming soon)
If you want to Walk on Water, you have to Get out of the Boat
Dates and Times to be announced
If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat is a 2001 book written by John Ortberg that uses the New Testament account of Jesus walking on water as a conceptual framework for discussing leaps of faith and encouraging readers to make them. Led by Georgeann Laughman. Sign up here (coming soon)
Women in Faith: 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 fall we will be studying the Gospel of Mark. Led by Vicki Morley.
Mindful Women
Second Monday of each Month at CUMC
Mindful Women meets the second Monday of the month from September-May; our quarterly dinner meetings at 6pm at CUMC (Sept 8, Dec 8, Mar 9, and May 11) are lively and fun. We meet in two small group sessions each of the other months on Oct 13, Nov 10, Jan 12, Feb 9, and Apr 13 at 1 or 6pm. Small group sessions are held in-person and via Zoom, during which we study and discuss various Bible or CUMC mission topics. This season we will use the book, "Alone, Together," by Brian Houser, a collection of short essays that encourage us to find ways to pause, to notice, and to reconnect. We'd love to have you Connect with us at CUMC! Sign up here.
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. This fall we will be watching, "The Chosen - Season 5." Led by Rich Charette. For more information, contact Rich at
WoW (Women of the Word)
Every other Thursday, beginning September 11, 1:15pm at CUMC
WoW (Women of the Word), a small group Bible study where participants are encouraged to complete readings, reflect on chapter questions and join in the lively discussion. WoW meets in Room A4 (Zoom is also offered) at 1:15pm every other Thursday, Sept 8-Nov 20. After a break for Advent, WoW will reconvene starting Jan 8-May 7. Our books this year are, "Four Great Loves," by Judith Allen Shelly and "Christianity," by Adam Hamilton. Sign up here.
Men's Saturday Morning Breakfast - Joe Bros
3rd Saturday of each month, 7am, Sunnyway Diner
Looking for good food, good conversation, and meaningful connection? Gather with other men (ages 20 and up) for breakfast, prayer, and fellowship. Sign up here and be part of the group. Questions? Contact Sam Butler at 717.440.0113. Start your Saturday off right - we'd love to have you join us!