Small Groups are the best way to get to know people better and have some fun! In the past, many people have experienced great growth through exploring truth, especially the Truth, with peers and mentors in these groups. We strongly encourage everyone to try them out. If you don’t like one, you are absolutely free to try each one until you find the one that fits.
Small groups meet at the Wesley House (2202 Nueces) unless otherwise mentioned.
Great Bible Adventure
7pm-8:30pm Sundays, downstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Stuart or Nolan for more information.
Starts January 29
Have you ever attempted to read through the Bible and gotten lost somewhere in Leviticus? Do you have a desire to know and understand what the Bible has to say and its relevance for today’s world? This group is perfect for you!!! As a group we’ll be working through the Bible in a year, encouraging one another, praying for one another, and having an altogether phantasmic time. Reading the Bible individually through the week (20-30 minutes per day) sets us all up for great discussion, fellowship, and prayer at our weekly meetings. No previous reading or knowledge of the Bible is necessary. Whether you’ve yet to venture out on a walk of faith or you’re wondering where to go next, Genesis is a great place to start.
Walk the Walk
7pm Mondays, downstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Megan for more information
Starts on January 30
Come learn about the power and joy of serving others in Christ’s name! Join us for a weekly Bible study to learn what the Bible and Christ say about serving the community. Then, once a month, we’ll venture out around Austin and have fun serving those near us! Additional service opportunities will also be available for you above-and-beyonders.
Alpha
6:30pm-9pm Tuesdays, downstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Rusty or Michael for more information
Starts January 31
Alpha is a non-pressure, information and discussion group about the basics of Christianity. Do you have Questions about what Christianity is? Is it boring? Irrelevant? Untrue? We will discuss these and other questions such as who is Jesus, why did he have to die, how and why do I read the Bible, etc. This is a perfect group for everyone who wants to understand the basics of Christianity. It is also ideal for anyone who wants to learn about Christianity for the first time or may be trying to recapture a relationship with God that has seemed distant for some time.
Freshman Girls’ Group
6pm Tuesdays, Upstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Hannah for more information
Starts January 31
Freshman Girls’ Group is a fantastic place to learn more about yourself, your fellow freshman, and Christ. We’ll have great discussions, hang out time, and of course, snacks at every meeting! This is a good opportunity to meet other freshman girls who are experiencing similar things and a place to feel connected despite being at such a large university. Whether you come once or come every week, we’ll be happy to see you!
Freshman Guys’ Group
8pm Tuesdays, Upstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Cole or Nick for more information.
Starts January 31
Freshmen guys’ bible study is a small group of guys wanting to take an intentional step in reading the word and working toward being a stronger Christian brother. We will grow together and be there for each other as the year moves along.
Mere Christianity
5:30pm Wednesdays, downstairs at the Wesley house
Contact James for more information
Starts February 1
C.S. Lewis fan? Sign up for our book study on the timeless classic “Mere Christianity”. Whether you are an expert in theology or clueless to dogma, any Christian can learn great lessons from this small group.
The Art Group
8pm-9:30pm Wednesdays, upstairs at the Wesley house
Contact Cori for more information
Starts February 1
This is a forum in which we will casually explore our faith through creation of art using different media. A member does not need to have any artistic ability – just a willingness to think deeply and share beliefs. This semester, we will evaluate ways in which we can strengthen our relationship with God, using art to stimulate discussions. Art supplies will be provided.
Fast Food Fridays
11:30 Fridays at the SAC food court
Contact Rusty for more information
Starts January 27th with a special meeting with UM missionary to Lviv Ukraine Wesley Foundation directors, David and Shannon Goran. That day we will meet at the Wesley House.
This group will reflect on the message from Overflow the night before and discuss the upcoming Overflow message. This semester our Overflow messages will be on the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem in the book of Nehemiah from the Old Testament. Nehemiah was a hero for the nation and a great example as a man of God for us who followed God’s leading and call to restore the city of Jerusalem after the exile. We will compare the story of the rebuilding of the wall to our story of building the “wall”.
Women of Wesley
Date and times vary, but WoW will probably typically take place on Friday afternoons
Contact Sadie for more information
Starts Friday January 27
Come enjoy some fun fellowship with your sisters in Christ! We are going to do some fun activities together and just hang out. Activities in the past have included painting pottery at Café Monet, kayaking on Town Lake, going to Mozart’s for coffee and dessert, making Valentine’s cards, and lots of other fun activities. Our first Women of the Wesley we will be going to Hey Cupcake! We will meet at the Wesley House and carpool to South Congress together Who doesn’t love eating cupcakes and hanging out with friends??
Men’s and Women’s Discipleship
Several meetings at different times & locations
Contact Rusty or Rachael for more info.
Groups of men or women that meet to challenge each other to go deeper in their discipleship of Christ. Join us if you have a strong desire to learn and experience growing deeper in Christ through accountability, spiritual disciples, and learning how to be in ministry and service to others.
Hope to see you there!