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Finding the Right
Adult Sunday School Class

VHUMC offers a variety of adult Sunday School classes for fellowship and spiritual growth. Here is a brief description of the classes. We encourage you to visit a few classes to help you find the class that's best for you.

Other short-term courses are offered throughout the year. Check the Newsletter for more information.

For more information, contact:

Sheryl Thornton
Minister of Discipleship
sthornton@vhumc.org
(205) 979-9901, ext. 316


 

8:30 a.m. Sunday School Options

Apostles
Age Range: 30s to 40s
Average Attendance: 20
Teaching Style: Teacher led with discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 246
The class is geared toward couples and individuals in their 30s-40s. Biblically based, this group focuses on scripture as a guide to spiritual growth for daily living. For more information, contact Brad and Jill Kimbrough (969-1680 or jillkim2@aol.com).

Emmanuel
Age Range: 30s
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Topical Bible study and discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 245
This is a new class meeting from 8:30 - 9:30 am. The class consists mostly of couples in their 30s with young children. For more information, contact Dan or Lisa Lovell (970-0659).

Jubilation
Age Range: 40s to 50s
Average Attendance: 10
Teaching Style: Teacher led and discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 250
This class is ideal for couples and individuals in the 40s-50s age range. Lessons focus on in-depth Bible study. To learn more, contact Kathy & Clark Browne (967-3636 or Khbrowne@bellsouth.net).

9:45 a.m. Sunday School Options

Advent
Age Range: mid-30s to mid-50s
Average Attendance: 40
Teaching Style: Lecture with discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 245
Diverse backgrounds that come together to learn how to apply spiritual truths in daily living. This class also enjoys socials and serving others in mission outreach.

Agape
Age Range: 30s to 40s
Average Attendance: 20
Teaching Style: Leader with informal discussion
Meeting Location: Room 321
This class includes couples and single parents of preschoolers through high school students. Lessons vary with Bible study and contemporary faith issues.

Anchor
Age Range: 30s to 50s
Average Attendance: 8
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 250
This class studies specific books and themes of the Bible. It’s a great small group based on Hebrews 6:19, “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”

Becomers
Age Range: late 40s to late 50s
Average Attendance: 25
Teaching Style: Lecture with discussion
Meeting Location: Room 316
Class lessons are based on both biblical and social topics that enrich the Christian faith. This class enjoys singing hymns and having various socials together.

Bethany
Age Range: Women, 30s to 60s
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Informal teaching and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 318
This class includes married, single, and widowed women of all ages. Themes focus on applying various Bible studies to daily living. Each month includes mission and social opportunities.

Cornerstone
Age Range: 30s to 40s
Average Attendance: 40
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 247
Most members are couples with young children. Lessons focus on spiritual growth using a variety of topics and teachers. Socials help members get to know one another and build friendships.

Covenant
Age Range: 45 to 75
Average Attendance: 25
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 328
Coffee and social time together are followed by a lesson from the Adult Bible Studies curriculum. Various biblical themes teach more about God, ourselves, and each other as we share in discussion together.

Crusaders
Age Range: 65 to 95
Average Attendance: 30
Teaching Style: Lecture
Meeting Location: Room 312
There is great nurture and care among class members as they gather each week. Lessons from the Adult Bible Studies curriculum keeps this class growing in knowledge and faith.

Exodus
Age Range: 50 to 70
Average Attendance: 20
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 323
Various class members and outside speakers lead lessons from the Adult Bible Studies curriculum. The class discussion, fellowship, and various mission projects.

Faith Singles
Age Range: Single Adults, 50s and up
Average Attendance: 35
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 207
Various teachers provide scripture-based lessons, in which include great discussion. Every month includes socials and outreach opportunities.

Fellowship
Age Range: 60s and up
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 324
This classes focuses on an in-depth study of the Bible, with a leader and discussion.

Friends in Faith
Age Range: mid-20s to mid-30s
Average Attendance: 20
Teaching Style: Lecture and Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 106
A class of couples with young children, studying a variety of series on spiritual growth and life issues.

Genesis
Age Range: mid-40s to mid-60s
Average Attendance: 35
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 202
Various teachers and topics, all centered on Christian faith and day-to-day living is the focus of this class. Topics include biblical themes and life issues. Regular socials are also apart of this class.

Grace
Age Range: Wide variety
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 201
This focus of this class is to explore the meaning of grace for daily living, all the while affirming diversity in theological and biblical perspective.
Click here to learn more about our class.
Also, visit our "Grace For Daily Living" page
Class Leaders: Cheryl Knowles (knowlesc@shrp.uab.edu), Stephen Kirkemier (kirkmier@bellsouth.net), and David Yother(dcyother@charter.net)

Harvest
Age Range: 40s to 50s
Average Attendance: 35
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: LH Room 246
Mostly couples, This class meets each week for biblically-based lessons based on spiritual growth. Outreach work and fellowship socials are offered as well.

Horizons
Age Range
: 20s to 30s
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Bible Study, Discussion
Meeting Location: room 102
This class made up of singles and couples, with or without children, seeking to learn more about the Bible and discuss its relevance to daily living through a mix of different teachers and leaders from the group and from the church at large.

Jubilee Singles
Age Range
: Single Adults, 30s to 40s
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Lecture and Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 207B
This class focuses on fellowship and faith encouragement with various lessons on Christian faith and life. Sunday school and socials are regular activities.

Leigh Gray
Age Range
: 45 and up
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 406
This is a Bible study class. Each person has a student book and is encouraged to study the lesson and participate in the weekly lesson. It’s a great group for spiritual growth.

Logos
Age Range
: 50 to 85
Average Attendance: 35
Teaching Style: Lecture and some discussion
Meeting Location: Room 208
Regular teachers and other guest teachers lead lessons on growing in faith. Ongoing mission projects and socials are regular activities.

Roundtable
Age Range
: mid-50s to 60s
Average Attendance: 15
Teaching Style: Discussion
Meeting Location: Room 320
This class uses a variety of material on the Christian faith in informal discussion while exploring our faith together.

St. James
Age Range
: 40s to 50s
Average Attendance: 25
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 101
This class includes couples and single adults. Teaching is a discussion setting exploring biblical topics and how they relate to daily faith. Social are regularly planned.

Seekers
Age Range
: Engaged and newly married couples, 20s
Average Attendance: 10
Teaching Style: Informal teaching and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 207A
Are you engaged, recently married, new to Birmingham? This class is for you! Spiritually encouraging lessons and opportunities for fellowship to help enrich daily living.

Serendipity
Age Range
: mid-30s to 50s
Average Attendance: 25
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 204
Class style focuses on participant interaction in discussing various Bible-related topics. Socials are regularly planned.
Serendipity Class on VHUMC E-Circuit

Trinity
Age Range
: 50s to 70s
Average Attendance: 55
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 206
Strong teachers lead this class on various faith topics along with class discussion. Monthly “potluck” suppers are planned.

Unity
Age Range
: 20s to 30s
Average Attendance: 30
Teaching Style: Lecture and discussion
Meeting Location: Room 203
This class is made up of mostly young married couples with children. A variety of teachers and lessons on spiritual growth are offered. Regular socials provide fellowship outside the classroom.

Wesleyan Friendship
Age Range
: 60s-90s
Average Attendance: 20
Teaching Style: Teachers team
Meeting Location: Room 322
This class uses the Adult Bible Studies curriculum led by excellent teachers, exploring faith and the new things God is teaching. Each class begins with hymn singing.