Adult Discipleship
Find The Group For You
Jesus’ mission started with him calling people to walk, learn, live, and serve together. We seek to follow in his way by doing life together in groups that share life, meals, service, and learning together. We believe we experience God’s grace and grow in God’s purpose best in intentional groups. See more about the established groups of Kearney First UMC below. Contact us and we will help you get in touch with the right group for you! Want to start a group? Fill out our "Host Sign Up Form" to let us know!
If you don’t see the group/time that serves you best, contact a pastor to explore its creation.
Why Small Groups?
All of us have an innate need to feel seen, heard, and known. Cultivating our personal relationship with God goes a long way towards feeling seen, heard, and known by God – but we need to have these needs met in community, too. Small groups at Kearney First UMC are communities of 5-15 people who meet regularly on the journey of becoming deeply committed Christians. Join a group to find the people who will see, hear, and know you in your intentional journey of faith. Together, the Holy Spirit works in us to grow in love of God and neighbor as disciples of Jesus.
Current Small
Group Offerings
Adult Sunday School Classes
- 8:15 AM -
Seekers Class
- 9:30 AM -
Seekers Class
Together Class
Sojourners Class
Friendship Class
- 10:45 AM -
Adult Small Group on 1st and 3rd Sundays
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Women's Groups
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Wednesday Night Bible Study
United Women of Faith Circles
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Men's Groups
Hy-Vee Breakfast Group
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All Adult Groups
Seekers Tuesday Class
Serendipity Groups (Monthly Meetings)
See more below!
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Contact the church office if you are curious about a specific group or starting a group!
Let's Find Your Group!
Fowler Small Group
When: Sunday Evenings at 5 PM
How Often: Once a Month Next Session February 2
Where: Heritage Room
Who: All ages, genders, and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Childcare is available in the sense that any kids who come hang with our kids, and infants can stay with their parents in the group discussion.
Discussions/Studies: Group-selected or based on Sunday Sermon Series.
About the hosts: Sarah and Matt are a middle-aged couple with school-aged children. We are hosting a small group because we find joy, meaning, and challenge in sharing our lives with others in this type of setting. Our discussions are based on group-selected studies or the Sunday sermon.
Christina Nelms Small Group
When: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 (during Wednesday night kids activities)
How Often: Weekly
Where: The Seeker's Classroom or occasionally restaurants/outings
Who: All ages, genders and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Prek-5th grade Wednesday children’s groups.
Discussions/Studies: Assortment of short thought-provoking videos and discussions
About the hosts: Many of us missed fellowship from previous Sunday school classes or groups. We wanted something that would promote growing in our faith and learning, but in a homework free environment since we are all busy adults. Our goal is to promote connection within our group, fellowship and community in Christ.
Red Rocks Small Group
When: Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 (during Wednesday night kids activities)
How Often: Weekly
Where: Kearney First UMC Crusaders Room
Who: All ages, genders and marital status welcome.
Childcare: Prek-5th grade Wednesday children’s groups.
Discussions/Studies: Learning together, service/outreach opportunities such as supporting children’s ministries special events held on Wednesday nights, energizing and encouraging one another through fun and fellowship.
About the host: Jaci is a "late to the party" parent of 8-year-old twin girls (that means she and her husband are old…just ask the twins). The goal of small group LOVE is to create a faith focused lens to view the week and guide us in this crazy, busy life we all lead. No prep work, just come as you are, and we will learn and outreach together so we can feel vitalized and encouraged.
Jen Gibbs & Jeanine Spangler | Holy Fit | Made to Crave
When: Thursday Nights at 7:00 PM
How Often: Every other Thursday starting Feb. 20
Where: Upstairs Youth Room
Who: All ages, genders, and marital status.
Childcare: TBD
Discussions/Studies: How are your New Year's Resolutions going? In this study, we will dive deeper into craving God and growing in our faith. Participant guides can be purchased online.
About the host: Coming Soon