Adult Ministries

Our goal is to promote and support programs and events that will nurture individual spiritual growth and encourage fellowship for adult members and friends of Aldersgate while on their Christian journey.

Adult Education Contact

(email)

Adult Education Coordinator

Adult Sunday School

We have a variety of adult Sunday school classes available at 8:15 and 9:30 a.m.

Rise ‘n Shine

The Rise ‘n Shine class meets in the upstairs Staff Conference Room. They are a diverse and welcoming group who are interested in strengthening their faith through various studies and discussion.

Contact: Lesa Schwartz

Agape

The Agape class enjoys fun and fellowship as we dig into a variety of faith-related topics. We welcome adults of all ages, both couples and singles, for friendly, thoughtful, and lively discussions, Room 2, lower level. 

Contact:  Sara Campbell

Faith Meets Life

The Faith Meets Life class meets downstairs in Room 15. They are a group of mixed ages whose studies vary and focus on how scripture applies to their daily lives and their spiritual walk. They are active in church events, mission and fellowship.

Contact: Bill Storrer

Family Builders

Family Builders class meets downstairs in Room 3.  They are a group of parents with children of various ages. Their mission is to provide Christian fellowship and support for families committed to teaching their children about God, while continuing to nurture their own faith.

Contact: Peggy Schremmer

Growth Through Christ

The Growth Through Christ (GTC) class meets downstairs in Room 13. They describe themselves as being diverse, eclectic, joyful, spirited, inviting and eager to pursue a closer walk with God. An interesting group of all ages, this class is active in church, mission and fellowship activities.

Contact: Kay Young

The Bible in Life (T-Bils)

T-Bils is an informal class of fun-loving adults that meet downstairs in Room 4. They study materials related to faith and current events, with an emphasis placed on fellowship and Christian friendships.

Contacts: Mark and Beth Hodges

Bible Studies

Various studies are offered throughout the year. Check the Adult Studies page for our current offerings, including ongoing classes following the Revised Common Lectionary.

Guest and New Member Orientation

On the first Wednesday of the month the pastors host welcome sessions for any newer attendees who wish to know more about Aldersgate and how they can be involved. These sessions occur monthly on the first Wednesday and run from 6:30-8 p.m. No registration is required, just meet us in the conference room! We look forward to welcoming you!

Small Groups

Some groups are study based and some are fellowship gatherings and some are both! Groups may meet weekly, monthly, or a couple of times per month. Unlike short term Bible studies, the ongoing study groups remain together and choose studies that are relevant to their life stage. The fellowship groups provide an opportunity to socialize with other Christians.

If there are any questions or to get connected to any of these groups, please contact the Adult Education Coordinator.

Embracing the Bible

Embracing the Bible is an ongoing weekly class where participants can attend as their schedule allows without feeling completely lost if they miss a week. The text used is the Revised Common Lectionary Bible. Check the current study offerings to join one of these classes.

Quest

This women’s group focuses on Bible study, spiritual growth, prayer, and fellowship. They meet Wednesday afternoon at 1 p.m. offsite.

Sequoia

This study group is made up of singles and couples and meets weekly on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. They do various bible studies and they alternate between meeting on zoom, off-site, and sometimes at the church.

College and Young Adults

We have groups for both college age and young adults. See the Young Adults page for more information.

Warm Hearts

We started as strangers and now we are friends.  The Warm Hearts group wants to meet you!  We meet on the last Tuesday of every month, 8:30 a.m. at Panera in New Market Square. We take time to get caught up, and then have time to think and discuss a Christian thought or saying.  Please come and have a cup of coffee with us.

Wednesday Morning Men’s Group

This is a group of retired gentlemen that gather at the church every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. for donuts, coffee, fun, and fellowship.

Well-Rounded Exercise Program

The goal of the Well-Rounded Exercise Program is to improve health and functional ability and to promote promote independence. The program includes a step-by-step approach to improve physical abilities with a variety of simple activities, including cardio/aerobic, flexibility, strength, and balance activities. The class meets in the clubhouse on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

90 & Over Group

This group regularly hosts a party for members of the congregation who have reached 90 years young.

Bee-Attitudes

This group meets to make quilts for those in the congregation needing a blessing.

Grief Support Group

This is a gathering of those who have recently lost a loved one or are in need of on-going support.  They meet at the church in the café (in the children’s wing) on the last Friday of every month at 10 a.m. for devotion, support and (non-mandatory) conversation and fellowship.

Healthy Congregations

Healthy Congregations sponsors exercise and good nutrition classes. They meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Shawl Sisters

The Shawl Sisters craft prayer shawls for those in the congregation needing a blessing. They also make hats and scarfs for the homeless, and have made many red hats for newborns for the American Heart Association. They meet offsite monthly.

These groups meet on a regular basis and are built to foster spiritual growth, no matter where you are in the faith journey. Groups are always forming, so contact the Adult Education Coordinator to find the right fit for you.

United Women in Faith

(formerly United Methodist Women)

United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities.

The Aldersgate sisterhood of United Women in Faith participates in programs, studies, mission work, and fellowship time. We participate in the East/West Wichita District, Great Plains Conference, South Central Jurisdiction, and National events. The group is open to all women of the church. 

Aldersgate UWF members serve others by sponsoring a yearly blanket drive for the United Methodist Open Door ministry. We also participate in the backpack and Angel Tree ministries that support EmberHope Youthville. We volunteer as needed at United Methodist Open Door and New Covenant Life Support Center, and at Aldersgate UMC by providing bereavement luncheons, receptions, and various dinners by donating food and/or time.

The Reading Program offers an excellent opportunity to deepen spirituality and broaden your understanding of missions. The list of reading program books, many of the books, and Response—the official magazine of United Women in Faith, are available in the Aldersgate conference room.

Aldersgate UMC's Mobile App

Aldersgate has a mobile app for your smartphone and tablet, where you have access to notifications, sermons, the daily devotional, and more. Use the buttons below while you are on a mobile device to find The Sharefaith App in the Apple App Store or on Google Play. After downloading it, search for Aldersgate UMC-WICHITA in the settings. To easily recognize the app on your device, choose our “Jesus Window” logo.

Aldersgate UMC Church Directory

Aldersgate’s Church Directory (for members and constituents only) is now online. You can access it through the menu link under About Us, or by using a free mobile app for your smart phone. You will need to use the email address listed in our directory to create a log-in the first time you use it. Please contact the Directory Administrator at directory@aldersgatechurch.org if you are not listed, need help, or have any questions.

Security is always a concern. Your account is protected by a username and password that only you should know. Search engines do not crawl any of the directory data located within the password‐protected portion. Only active members and constituents of Aldersgate UMC have access to our directory information.

Use the buttons below to find the Instant Church Directory App in the Apple App Store or on Google Play.

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