First United Methodist Church offers a variety of 
ministries for adults. Below as a sample of a few:

Disciple Bible Study Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study Disciple is an approach to Bible Study that emphasizes disciplined reading of, and listening to, Scripture. It results in biblically nourished persons committed to live as disciples. During the course of 35 weeks, disciple groups move through the Scriptures form Genesis to Revelation. All Disciple Bible study participants will read more than 70 percent of the Bible. The Scripture for each session follows the chronological movement of the Biblical story. Disciple groups consist of 12 members and a leader and meet weekly for 34 weeks. Each participant makes a commitment to daily preparation (30-45 minutes per day) and weekly attendance at and full participation in the group sessions. Disciple aims at transformation, not just information. Disciple calls on persons to submit themselves to examination by scripture, to put themselves under the power of God's word and to be changed by God's word. The program builds from one level to another. Participants begin with level one. Upon completion, you will advance to level two and then to three. Class meeting times are determined by the teacher and the class.

Christian Believer Knowing God With Heart And Mind Christian Believer is a 30-week study that integrates Scripture and the study of basic beliefs (doctrines) of the Christian faith (it is not a Bible Study). Every question about life is a question about God… What is Christian Believer? Christian Believer is a 30-week study that integrates Scripture & the study of the basic beliefs of the Christian faith (it is not a bible study). These doctrines and traditions are rooted in Scripture. Believer concentrates on the classical doctrines of the Christian faith -- those that emerged in early Christianity as it struggled to understand its Scripture and its experience of Jesus and that have remained central to Christian teaching through the centuries. These basic Christian beliefs distinguish Christians from other people and Christianity from other faiths. The goal of Christian Believer is to make available to people the substance of the faith that the church has confessed as a way of connecting to God and living faithfully. Participants in Christian Believer will come to think of the different doctrines as being connected. Like building blocks, one belief rests on another, leans against another, touches another; and out of such building blocks of belief come faithful lives and communities centered in the gospel of Jesus Christ and sent forth by the Holy Spirit to point others to God. Each participant in Christian Believer will receive a study manual and a book of readings. The study manual provides a reader-friendly format for study of the central teachings of the Christian faith. The book of readings contains brief selections from the writings of Christians ancient and modern on the great teachings of the Christian faith. The reading will give participants glimpses of the thought and struggle of Christians about their beliefs through the centuries. Each participant makes a commitment to daily preparation (approx. 30 minutes daily) and weekly attendance in the group study sessions. Consider this opportunity to read & study the doctrines of the church in a small, committed group.

College Fellowship Ministry In addition to the College Sunday School class, we meet every Wednesday night.  From 5-6 p.m. each Wednesday, join us for a FREE (yes, that is right) home cooked dinner.  Then, from 6-7:15 p.m. join us for college activities such as devotion time, sharing time, or mall missions (we love to go to the mall and just talk and listen to people). Each week we share our prayer requests via email.  This prayer ministry is a great way to really remember each other and to pray for others.

Adopt a Student Ministry This is a new ministry here at First Church.  We really do believe that we are a family, and this is a way for a college student to be "adopted" by a family in the church to provide a home away from home:  maybe a place to do laundry or to study, a home cooked meal, kids or pets to play with, or just a listening ear.  If you are interested in being "adopted", please pick up an application at the church on Tiffany's office door (room 113) or call D.G. Hollums at 858-0522.

Singles

Baby Boomers Baby Boomer group gets together for fun and fellowship. They sponsor an annual trip/retreat to Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Older Adults / September Club The September Club is a group of older adults (50 and above) who travel together to far away fun destinations as well as monthly outings to local places of interest. Anyone is welcome to join this group of active adults. Visit Center on Aging-Older Adult Ministries  (National)

Young Adults

Focus Group Focus groups present a variety of topics to meet the needs and interests of the congregation. These meet at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. No registration is necessary.

Family Camp This camp offers the chance for the whole family to come and share in the joy of Christ and Loucon.  The weekend retreat will allow families to interact with other families as well as spend quality time together and grow in their relationship with Christ and each other.  In addition to the worship services and vespers, the family will have the opportunity to participate together in camp activities such as canoeing, hiking, and ziplining.  Be sure to mark your calendars for this unique family vacation opportunity. ($60 for families up to 4, $15 for each additional family member) Visit Camp Loucon

United Methodist Men (UMM) United Methodist Men (UMM) is a group of men from  First United Methodist Church committed to spreading the message of God's love through community and church activities. This group is open to all men of the church, to meet for dinner, program and guest speaker  each month in the Fellowship Hall. The UMM seek fellowship with other men to learn and grow in Christ. Our projects and outreach include: local landscaping workdays, Valentine's Dinner, and assisting Boy Scout Troop 1789. The UMM is committed to fulfill the commission of Jesus: Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19).We try to give the opportunity for all men to reach out to others and to share God's love. The UMM strives to grow in numbers as well as grow in spirit. To be involved in our community, church, and to spread the Word of Jesus through our actions. Link to United Methodist Men (National)

United Methodist Women (UMW) What is United Methodist Women? A group of women (all ages) in the United Methodist Church who are organized for global and local missions. We focus specifically on ministries with women, children & youth. Who are our Members? Women who are employed, unemployed, housewives, business women, single, married, widowed, divorced, young, middle aged and older. How are we organized? Our General UMW, consisting of approximately 185 members, is divided into sub-groups called circles. Each circle has a general leader, treasurer, secretary, membership coordinator and program coordinator. From these circles, members are nominated and elected to serve on our Executive Committee . The functions of the Executive Committee are: administration, program planning for General Meetings, program planning for Mission, finance (distribution of money to missions), record keeping and nominations. When do we meet? We meet together as a whole group several times/year and as circles generally once/month. We sponsor a church-wide ice cream social in July and a Christmas dinner in December. Our Purpose: The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Visit United Methodist Women (National)

Representative Payee Program  First United Methodist Church has began a ministry called Representative Payee Program. This program, run by all volunteers and coordinated through the Department of Social Services and the Division of Adult Services of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, is designed to help clients handle their finances through providing financial management for our beneficiaries who are incapable of managing their payments. The Representative Payee Program was established so that elderly, disabled and other adults with limited incomes could be helped to manage their money. Under the program a trained officially designated volunteer acts as the representative payee of the client. The volunteer manages a direct deposit checking account of client’s funds to pay bills and make purchases, and monitors the client’s other needs. The volunteer’s liability is protected by being a local department of social services’ volunteer. For additional information, Contact Beth Mills at bethm@lfucg.com.