Find Your Fit - Small Groups

Christian Study Groups

Monday Morning Bible Study
Mondays at 10:30 am in Room 152. Contact: Lee Kidd

Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesdays at 9:30 am in Room 207. Contact Tom Stream.

Companions in Christ
Participants explore and develop daily disciplines such as prayer, scripture reading, sharing, spiritual friendship, and meditation. Contact Judy Hampshire.
 
Disciple I
Disciple I class meets Sunday mornings from 8:45 to 10:45. Contact Rusty Belflower, Tom Stream, or Chuck Rollo.

A Life Application Study of the 12 Steps
This 16-week class provides an orientation and history of the 12 Steps and explores the path to healing and wholeness from a Biblical and Christian perspective. Class meets Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. in The Great Hall.  Contact Tom Chandler.
 

Groups for Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, and Caring

Pathways
Pathways is about providing contemplative, spiritual formation experiences with mini-prayer retreats, videos, contemplative worship services, and various programs and events (some at Strawbridge). When possible, we gather afterwards for discussion. Pathways is shepherded by the Spiritual Directors of Strawbridge, Kathy Reedy, Bill Thorpe, Kathy Reiter, and Judy Hampshire. 

Missions Team
This group meets every second Sunday at 12:15 p.m. in Room 112. Contact Howard Deterding.

Youth Boost
Led by Dennis and Karen Pfeiffer.
This group meets at various times each month away from the church (usually in restaruants). This group is for those who desire close Christian friends focused on families and youth.

Acts of Faith (Drama Group)
Led by Cathy Hutzel
Acts of Faith is a play on words, since dealing with plays and its sections are divided into acts and scenes. That is also why the players are called actors. The players are ‘acting out’ the acts (story) before them. Our repertoire will consist of all types of performing mediums. We’ll explore any avenue of interest, because people are very visual learners and the different types of visualization can, not only enhance the observer’s understanding of the message, but broaden the actor’s understanding through the hands on approach of performing the word. We will learn by utilizing choral reading and readers theatre, which will take only minimal preparation, right on through to major Broadway musical-style productions, which will need many weeks of preparation. Our goal is to help anyone who loves the theatre increase their willingness to step outside their comfort zone and try new things through drama; all for the glory of our Lord.

Prayer Group
Led by Lou Perfetti.
This is a dedicated group of people who meet regularly to pray for the needs of the Strawbridge family of faith and its leaders. The group meets Wednesdays 6:30 to 7 p.m. in Room 152 (also known as the Bride’s Room). 
 
Feed My Lambs (Mission Service Group)
Take time to help those in need! On the third Thursday of each month at 10:15 a.m., this small group gathers at the White Oak Apartments in Porter to make and distribute sack lunches to the residents. All materials are supplied. Contact Jenny Vannauker.

Strawbridge Walk/Jog/Run Group
With assistance from coach Katie White Reynolds, participants learn proper breathing techniques, and receive encouragement and motivation. Contact Coach Katie. This group meets Monday mornings at 6.

Pinochle Group
Tuesdays 1 p.m. in Room 151. Contact Trish King. 

Emmaus Reunion Groups
Meeting times, locations, and dates vary. Contact CiCi Strube.

Between Jobs Ministry Kingwood
This group meets Mondays 8-11 a.m. away from the church. Contact Skip Richardson.

Strawbridge Quilting Group
This group quilts for a variety of worthy causes. Meeting dates and times vary. Contact Rose Burnett.

Breaking Bread Dinner Groups
Open to couples and singles of all ages. These once a month small dinner groups (about 8 people) rotate to homes and restaurants. Contact Jill Reuter or Sheela Allen.

Country and Western Dance Lessons
Cost is minimal for these fun, professionally taught classes for all levels. Contact Carol Kollehner.

The Page Turners Book Group
This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. We read great books and meet each month in a member's home to discuss them. For more information, contact Mary Lynn Weemering..

Chancel Choir
The Chancel Choir sings on Sundays and rehearses and has wonderful fellowship Wednesdays at 7 p.m. No experience Necessary. Contact Richard Aslanian, 281-360-4500, ext. 111.

Handbell Choir
The Handbell Choir rings occasionally during services and rehearses Sundays at 5 p.m. Contact Richard Aslanian.
 
XYZ (Extra Years of Zest)
This is a fellowship group for the 55+ crowd. We enjoy monthly outings to places like A.D. Players performances, Kemah Boardwalk, and various restaurants. In addition, we have events at Strawbridge such as potlucks, game nights, family ministry events, and concerts. To learn more about XYZ, contact Trish King.

Adult Sunday School Classes
There are several great Adult Sunday School classes with amazing teachers. You may come and go to different classes, following studies of interest, or you may pick one and stick with it.

Men's Fellowship Groups
  

Men’s Bible Study
Tuesdays at 5:30 a.m. in Room 112. Contact Craig Freeman.  

SMART Team (Small Maintenance and Repair Team)
A fun group of guys who meet the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to noon to help with minor church facility maintenance. Contact Craig Freeman.
 

Women's Fellowship Groups
  

Ladies Lunch Bunch
We all need a break from the kitchen and a chance to get to know one another better, so come enjoy a lunch outing two times per month with the “Ladies Lunch Bunch.” Invite friends and neighbors. Join the SUMC Ladies Lunch   Bunch Facebook Group or contact Roxann Bentsen.

Merry Widows
A fellowship group of ladies who have grand adventures together from luncheons to trips. Contact Trish King.

Seasons of the Heart Craft and Mission Group
The annual Seasons of the Heart Bazaar (usually on the first Saturday in November) offers an opportunity for creative women to use their talents to further God's work. Bazaar proceeds help support many church ministries and provide yearly scholarships to a high school graduate heading for college. Meetings to work on crafts and plan for the bazaar are every Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to noon, with childcare available. Contact Sandy Telljohann, or Kay Burleson.