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) In Courage: Jesus and the Call to Brave Faith, pastor and author Tom Berlin challenges us to unlock the courage that we already possess as Christ followers. By examining the life of Christ, we will begin to understand what true courage is and how God works in the lives of Christ followers as they exhibit a brave faith. Once we have eyes to see what Jesus is showing us, once we have ears to hear, we can being to find the remarkable life Jesus offers us. 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) Luke: Jesus and the Outsiders, Outcasts and Outlaws. In this study, Adam Hamilton explores the life of Jesus as told in the Gospel of Luke. Through Luke's stories we find Jesus' care and compassion for all as he welcomes sinners and outcasts. As we study Luke and see Jesus' concern for those who were considered unimportant, we hear a hopeful and inspiriting word for our lives today. 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. |
IIIntroduction 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
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
If you want to Walk on Water, You have to Get Out of the Boat
Wednesdays: September 2-October 7, 6:30pm at CUMC
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.
Building Community
2nd & 4th Monday of each month: beginning in September at the Knapp home in Carlisle
Want to GROW with people at CUMC? Are you looking for community? Amy & Aaron Knapp will be hosting a new GROW group starting this fall and all are welcome. The hope is for this to be an intergenerational group that will share a meal and support one another in prayer. The group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month at the Knapp home in Carlisle. Sign up here. If you are interested or have questions, please email Amy at
Saving Grace
Sundays: September 13-October 18, 11am at CUMC
Saving Grace is a program to help people of faith create healthy relationships with money and possessions and how to manage their personal finances. Participants will move through six sessions covering such topics as saving, earning, giving, spending, and debt, along with helpful strategies for achieving a sustainable financial life. Adapted from the best-selling Freed Up Financial Living from the Good Sense Movement, this study is based on Wesleyan values and provides text and tools to help participants address life concerns and reach personal financial goals. Led by Stephanie Baity, Dick Felty, and Erin Vieira. Sign up here.
Hike the Valley
Saturdays: September 26, October 24, and November 14, 9:30am, various locations
An opportunity to discover God in nature; class is open to singles, couples and families. Led by Michelle Williams. Sign up here.
Anxiety, Depression, and Jesus
Tuesdays: October 6-27, 6pm at CUMC (or via Zoom)
For those feeling the weight of mental health challenges, we need hope that God is still good. He promises never to leave us, and he's sovereign over every minute of our challenges 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. Aaron's writing is a great reminder that you're not alone, God is with you and He has a plan for your life. Led by Michelle Williams. Sign up here.
Disciple I
Sundays: October 11-November 22, 5:30pm at CUMC
Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study is a comprehensive 34-week group program covering the Old and New Testaments, requiring weekly meetings and daily reading. Led by Vicki Morley and Roger Woods. Sign up here.
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. Currently studying, "Bad Girls of the Bible." 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 14, Dec 14, Mar 8, and May 10) are lively and worshipful. We meet in two small group sessions each of the other months on Oct 12 and Nov 9, 2026; Jan 11 and Feb 8, 2027 at 1 or 6pm. Small group sessions are held in-person and via Zoom in the fall and by Zoom only in January and February. This year, our focus is on the Fruits of the Spirit, as found in Galatians 5. We'd love to have you Connect with us at CUMC! Led by Chris Benson and Kristin Born. 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 studying, "Wrestling with Doubt." by Adam Hamilton. Led by Rich Charette. For more information, contact Rich at
WoW (Women of the Word)
Every other Thursday, 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. The Story of Scripture (Life Guide). Led by Chris Benson, Sue Baxter and Jacqui Bunt. 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!