There are plenty of ways to get connected through First United Methodist Church.
Grace Group
The mission of GRACE group is to provide a safe and welcoming space for adults ages 18+ for Growing Relationships And Christian Exploration. The ongoing foundational theme of this ministry will be the awareness and practice of receiving God's grace in our lives towards personal transformation. Our first topic will focus on the subject of gratitude using the book "Wake Up, Grateful" by Kristi Nelson as a guide.
Participants may want to purchase the book but this not required. We are asking for a six week commitment on Mondays from 6:30-8:00pm beginning January 19th and ending February 23rd, 2026. The group will meet in the Embury Room at FUMC. You may sign up with Kieran at secretary@firstumc-oneonta.org
Book Groups
Monday Book Group - Led by Lay Leader Margaret Parish - Meets at 10:00 am and reads mostly fiction books.
UWF Book Group - Led by our United Women in Faith - Usually meets the second and fourth Thursday of each month at 10:00 am.
Lectio
A practice of intentionally reading the scriptures that are being used in next Sunday's worship service - Led by Lay Leader Margaret Parish - Meets Thursdays at 12:00 pm.
Parent's Cafe
A small group for parents that meets in between our two worship services while the children are in Sunday School - Led by Lori DePauw.
Selah Circle
A place to come to pause and reflect on the things going on in our lives and our world - Led by Pastor Casey - Meets Tuesdays at 2:30 pm.
Faith at the Table
A time to discuss big issues that intersect our faith lives - Led by Pastor Casey - Meets the first Thursday of each month at a local resteraunt - Call the office to RSVP so we can make reservations.