Adult Discipleship /Cell Groups
(Small Groups)
About
Just as each human body is made up of many cells, so the Church body is made up of many cells ~ individual people, and individual groups bringing LIFE and vitality to the whole. What a perfect metaphor for the Body of Christ! We are One body. Yet through our many unique cells, including study groups, faith formation groups, fellowship and leisure groups, we deepen our personal ties, strengthen our discipleship, and energize the life of the whole Church.
Why join a Cell Group?
Cell Group is an interchangeable term with small group, The point of participating in a Cell Group is to prioritize spiritual formation in our own lives and to engage in meaningful relationships with small groups of others who share our desire is to follow in the way of Christ.
Some have described participating in Cell Groups as “doing LIFE together!”
To get connected with a Cell Group that is right for you, contact our Minister of Discipleship, Rev. Meg Wilkes at meg@clemsonumc.org
Our Cell Groups
Below is a list of our current Cell Groups. Click on the group name for descriptions and details.
Monthly
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Methodist Men (UMM) | Men of all ages and stages are welcome | Christian Life Center | 3rd Tuesday each month @ 8:30am |
| United Women in Faith(UWF) | All women of all ages and stages | multiple | multiple |
| Clemson Downs Worship and Fellowship | Methodists and Friends at Clemson Downs Senior Living | The Corley Building | First Thursday of the month @ 10:00am |
| Barclay Worship and Fellowship | Methodists and Friends at Barclay Senior Living | Barclay Gathering Lounge | First Thursday of the month @ 2:00pm |
| Table for Eight | Men and women of all ages | multiple | multiple |
Serving Together
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurture Team | All | Overflow Room, Worship Center | 3rd Tuesday @ 10:00am and 2:00pm rotating |
| Chrismon Crafters | All | Room 115 in the Adult Education/Church Office Building | 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly at 12:30pm |
| Samaritan Stitchers | All | Room 106 Adult Education/Church Office Building | 2nd and 4th Tuesdays |
Special Interest Fellowship
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| CUMC HIKERS | All | multiple | Usually the 2nd Saturday each month @ 9:00am |
| #Adulting! Young Adult Fellowship | Adults in their 20’s and 30’s | multiple | Twice a month |
| Senior Singles | Senior adults widowed, unmarried | multiple | 3rd Thursday each month |
| The Golden Guild | Active retired and nearly retired adults | multiple | Usually the 4th Thursday |
| Women’s Leisure Ministry | All women | multiple | Intermittent |
Bible Studies
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastor’s Bible Studies | All | multiple | Church seasons Advent/Lent Intermittent -special topics |
| Pastor’s Faith and Church 101 | All, including new members, new to Methodism, refresher for Methodists | Overflow room | multiple |
| Men’s Bible Study | Men of all ages | Room 402 – Christian Life Center | Tuesday mornings at 8:30am |
Sunday School and Discussion Groups
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| As You Are LGBTQIA+ Individuals, Family and Allies | All are Welcome | Rm 116 Adult Education/Offices Building | Sundays @1:30pm |
| New Spirit Sunday School Class | All | Room 116 Adult Education/Offices Building | Sundays @ 9:45am |
| The 11th Hour Community | Couples and Young Families | Room 402 – Christian Life Center | Sundays @ 11:00am |
| Monday Discussion Group | All | Room 106 Adult Education/Church Office Building | Mondays @ 4:00pm |
| Zoom Adult Discussion Class | All | ZOOM | Sundays @ 8:30am |
| Faith Friends Class | All | Room 106 Adult Education/Offices Building | Sundays @11:00am |
New/Intermittent
| Group Name | Audience | Location | Meeting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Still Waters | All | Multiple | Intermittent |
| Faithful and Inclusive Learning about LGBTQIA+ /Bible and Theology | All | Rm 116 Adult Education/Church Office Building | Intermittent |
CREATIVE WORSHIP DESIGN
Are you creative, imaginative, artistic? Would you like to work with the pastors and/or worship teams to design and implement creative elements for our worship services, including visuals, drama, sound, movement, interactive experiences, altar preparation, etc? Currently, we have a team of artful friends planning and creating altar designs to enhance worship themes and messages using a variety of elements appropriate for worship.
If interested, please contact our Minister of Discipleship, Rev. Meg Wilkes at meg@clemsonumc.org.
Do you have Cell Group Ideas?
To explore how God might reach others using your gifts for Discipleship and Spiritual Formation through: Music, Life Support Groups, Recovery, Yoga, Health/Wellness, Creation Care, The Arts, Sermon Reflection, Social Action, etc.
Contact meg@clemsonumc.org
