All our adult classes are involved in many community and international service programs which allow us to put our faith into action. Each class meets Sunday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 for study and fellowship.
Meriwed Class: Our “greatest generation” group has provided leadership to our community and church since we formed our class in the 1940’s. We welcome new residents to our neighborhood as many families in retirement are moving back to the Plaza area.
Crusader Class: The central question our studies address is “what does it mean to lead a Christian life” in today’s world where economics, cultures and religions are often in conflict.
Steppingstones Class: We are young professionals, some married, some with children, eager to understand how to follow Christ in time of extreme competition for our time and energy.
Adult Bible Study: We are mixed in age and experience, but all seeking to learn how, with Christ, we can make a big difference in our world.
Seasonal Bible Studies: We offer focused Bible studies during the Lenten and Advent seasons and short-term Bible studies throughout the year focusing on particular topics or books. The groups often meet during weekday evenings or mornings.
Our Youth, grades 7 – 12 are encouraged to explore and grow in relationship with each other and God – to ask and discuss tough questions, to rejoice in diversity of ideas, and to be in service to our world.
For our younger children, our pathway to discipleship provides a Christian environment from birth to adulthood where age-appropriate worship, Bible lessons and fellowship are continually offered.
The Mission and Service Team provides on-going and short-term volunteer opportunities throughout the year:
Hillcrest Ministries – sponsor a family in transitional housing
Blue River Rescue – clean up trash from an assigned section of the Blue River
Easter Offering – apply the special collection to one local charity (like Spofford Home for kids) and one international charity (such as our Mozambique Initiative)
Christmas in October – assist homeowners repair homes in Kansas City communities
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive – collect donations of money and turkeys for Harvesters
Christmas Offering – take a collection for a local charity , such as the Children’s Place or Della Lamb Community Center; and an international charity such as Heifer International
Project Lighthouse – provide needed items to Native American communities
Cropwalk – walking and raising money for the hungry
Serve 2011 – Responding to a world of violence through love and service, several KC churches worked together to feed and clothe those in need throughout our community
Mission Trips – to Greensburg, KS; Joplin, MO; and South Africa
Mozambique Initiative – We recently helped our “sister United Methodist church” in Barrane, Mozambique complete the construction of their chapel. We also provide the tuition for a student at the Cambine Seminary in Mozambique.
