Adult Learning

Common Space:

a Sunday Morning Dialogue

Join us in W100-101 (the seminar room) at 11 a.m. for a weekly dialogue and exploration of the biblical stories—both the ones you know and love and the ones that seem to confound and confuse. This is not a lecture or a book study. There is no homework or assigned reading. Through active and participatory conversation, we will get to know each other and learn together as we wrestle with the questions that exist on the tips of our tongues and in the depths of our hearts.

Steal Like an Artist:

Discover Your Creative Spirit

Join AHUMC Communications Associate Director Cristian Ortiz for this dialogue around ten transformative principles that will help you discover your artistic side and build a more creative life.

Together, we will learn to embrace influence, school ourselves through the work of others, and follow our interests wherever they take us. We will find the space to be wild and daring and forget the old cliché about doing what we know. Instead, we can write the book we want to read, create the art we want to behold, or make the movie we want to watch.

Childcare is available by request.

The Holy Spirit:

God's Presence & Power at Work in Us

The Holy Spirit is God's active presence and power at work in the world and in our lives. Through the Spirit, we are transformed, led, empowered, and guided in our faith journey. Jesus promised his followers that the Spirit would come alongside them as comforter and counselor, empowering them to transform the world.

Join pastor Donna Strieb as we explore what Scripture teaches about God's Spirit—from the Hebrew Bible through Jesus' promises in the Gospels, the powerful Pentecost experience in Acts, and the rich teachings found in the New Testament letters.

Disciple Bible Study:
Invitation to the New Testament

Join Senior Pastor Jason Adams and Mission and Outreach Pastor Janet Weatherston to gain a deeper understanding of the New Testament.

Together we will find a deeper conversation with the writers of the New Testament as we explore the story of Jesus and the early church. This 9-week study will include sessions on:

Jesus Calls Us Into God's Redemption Story
Jesus Calls Us to a Transformed Life
Jesus Calls Us to Minister to a Hostile World
Jesus Calls Us to Complex Communities of Faith
Jesus Calls Us to Serve One Another
Jesus Calls Us to a New Relationship With Tradition
Jesus Calls Us to Live in Light of His Coming Again
Jesus Calls Us to Experience the Gifts of His Dying and Rising

Making Your Grief Count:

Hosted by Porter Loring & AHUMC

Porter Loring Mortuaries and AHUMC would like to invite you to join us in an eight-week program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This program is designed to create a safe place to:

Embrace your grief and learn to bear it
Discover how your loved one can live on into your life story
Strengthen your characteristics of resilience
Plan for how you will continue to heal and live a meaningful life

Childcare is available by request.

A ROHRing Dialogue:

Breathing Underwater

Join pastors Chris Estus and Darrell Smith for this weekly dialogue built around the writing of Franciscan Priest Father Richard Rohr.

We'll spend the fall semester in Breathing Underwater exploring the wisdom of Christian spirituality and the lived practice of the Twelve Steps. In the Spring, we will discuss Falling Upward and spiritual maturity as we begin to pay attention and seek integrity through a shift from the outer task to the "inner task.

Entry Point:

A Sunday Morning Gathering

Join Randy Boggs, John Burnam, and pastor Reed McNitzky for this weekly gathering of connection and conversation.

Whether you are new to AHUMC and looking to connect or you are a regular attendee looking to go deeper, this weekly gathering can be your point of entry.

Each week, we gather in the parlor following the Modern Worship Service to share stories, ask questions, and dialogue together.

Women's Ministry:
Mattering

This group was formed to offer women an opportunity to build community and grow together spiritually and emotionally. Each semester we choose a different book to study and discuss.

Join Rev. Priscilla MacDougall this fall as we study Jennifer Breheny Wallace's new book Mattering. The feeling that we are valued and have an opportunity to add value is a core human need, as essential to our well-being as food and water. And yet, in today’s world, that fundamental need is going unmet, with perilous consequences.

As mental and social health crises surge, we often blame social media, the pace of modern life, and polarizing politics. But beneath these issues lies a deeper crisis: “An erosion of mattering.” Together, we will explore a clear road map and actionable takeaways that unlock the powerful force within ourselves and help to build cultures of mattering in our homes, workplaces, and communities. 

Code You: Spiritual Care for Healthcare Providers

The wholistic leadership course provides education, tools, and support needed for empowering nursing leaders to resuscitate and strengthen the heart and soul of their teams from the inside out. The course utilizes Spiritual Practices for soul care. This is a six week course that will also provide 15 hours of continuing education necessary for RN license renewal. For more information, contact us or visit codeyou.info.

Forever Loved Grief Support

A very special group for parents who have lost a child of any age (child or adult). Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this open group welcomes any parent seeking support through this tender and powerful time. Members of the group work hard to honor their sorrow, and at the same time, discover hope and meaning in their lives. For more information, call 210-227-8221.

Grief Support Group for Men

Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this group of men 65 and older, invite you to join them for support and fellowship as you grieve the loss of your wife. This ongoing group will focus on the different characteristics grieving men share, including, coping with loneliness. It is a place to honor your wife while moving towards a renewed and meaningful life. For more information, call 210-227-8221.

Grief Support Group for Women

Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this group is open to women 60 and older who have lost a husband and would like to join with other women in a journey of sharing, comfort and healing. “Women in Grief” will provide you a safe place to explore the roots of your grief, learn ways to express and cope with it, and move on to a more refreshed and renewed life when you are ready. For more information, call 210-227-8221.

YOPD Support Group

Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease occurs in people age 50 or younger and affects less than ten percent of the one million people with Parkinson’s in the U.S. Our group typically meets on the fourth Saturday of each month in room the Seminar Room W100/101. Guest speakers are invited to share information about how to live healthier and more active lives on our journey with Parkinson’s. Please join us! For more information call 210-487-0131.

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
12-Step Big Book Study	Tuesdays	7:30 p.m.	W100/101
Men's Big Book	Wednesdays	6:30 p.m.	W104
Women's Big Book	Wednesdays	6:30 p.m.	W100/101

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
Women's Group	Wednesdays	6:30 p.m.	W103
Small Study Group	Thursdays	5:15 p.m.	S107
ACADF	Thursdays	6:30 p.m.	W104
ACADF	Fridays	12 p.m.	S107

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
CoDA	Mondays	6:00 p.m.	W104

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
Clarity Group	Sundays	5 p.m.	ZOOM

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
EDA	Sundays	5 p.m.	W105

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
Pioneer @ AHUMC	Fridays	7:15 p.m.	W100/101 & ZOOM

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
SA Group 1	Mondays	12 p.m.	W105
SA Group 2	Wednesdays	6:30 p.m.	W105
SA Group 3	Thursdays	12 p.m.	W105
SA Group 4	Fridays	12:30 p.m.	W105
SA Group 5	Fridays	7 p.m.	W105

GROUP	DAY	TIME	LOCATION
SLAA - Men	Tuesdays	6:30 p.m.	W105

Men's Bible Study

The Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study is exploring the books of 1 Corinthians.

This group was formed in 1982 to offer men an opportunity for Bible study and fellowship in an informal setting. Each session begins with a brief time of sharing and prayer followed by in-depth study and discussion.

This study is available both in-person and via ZOOM and will be led by retired pastor and former Navy Chaplain Rev. Dr. Calvin Reynolds.

If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us.

Open Table Fellowship

Open Table Fellowship is for LGBTQIA+ persons and allies. We look forward to meeting you and walking with you in your faith journey. We are all in different seasons of life with different spiritual needs. For our siblings in Christ who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer, we want our church to be a safe place for you to find joy, community, worship, and grow in your faith as part of the AHUMC family. Join us as we dialogue, listen, and learn together.

Common Space

Join us in S107 (Handbell Room) at 9:30 a.m. for a weekly dialogue and exploration of the biblical stories—both the ones you know and love and the ones that seem to confound and confuse. This is not a lecture or a book study. There is no homework or assigned reading. Through active and participatory conversation, we will get to know each other and learn together as we wrestle with the questions that exist on the tips of our tongues and in the depths of our hearts.

We think that the best thing we can do is have all of the answers.

But what would it look like if we were more interested in the questions?

Try using one of these phrases to tap into the curiousity and humility of the beginner's mind:

"I don't know. What do you think?"
"I value your insight and knowledge. Can you share more about that with me?"
"How are you feeling about this, right now?"
"I was thinking about [topic] and remembered it's something in which you are interested. Will you tell me a bit about it?"
"Do you have any suggestions for how I can learn more about that?"
"How would you approach this?"
"What was it like when [event] happened for you?"
"How can I help you?"

LEADERS:	Chris Estus, Darrell Smith
DAY:	Sundays beginning Aug. 16
TIME:	11 a.m.
LOCATION:	W100-101

LEADER:	Cristian Ortiz
DAY:	Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2
TIME:	5 p.m.
LOCATION:	AHUMC Parlor

LEADERS:	Dave Williams
DAY:	Wednesdays beginning Sept. 2
TIME:	6 p.m.
LOCATION:	CLC

LEADERS:	Donna Strieb
DAY:	Tuedays beginning Sept. 8
TIME:	10 a.m.
LOCATION:	W100-101

LEADERS:	Jason Adams, Janet Weatherston
DAY:	Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9
TIME:	10 a.m.
LOCATION:	CLC

LEADER:	Cindy Suarez
DAY:	Wednesdays beginning Sept. 9
TIME:	6 p.m.
LOCATION:	S107

LEADER:	Johnny Boyd
DAY:	Wednedays beginning Sept. 9
TIME:	12 p.m.
LOCATION:	W103

LEADER:	Randy Boggs, John Burnam, Reed McNitzky
DAY:	Sundays beginning Sept. 13
TIME:	11 a.m.
LOCATION:	AHUMC Parlor

LEADER:	Priscilla MacDougall
DAY:	Tuesdays beginning Sept. 15
TIME:	6 p.m.
LOCATION:	AHUMC Parlor

LEADER:	Nancy McElreath
DAY:	Wednesdays beginning Oct. 14
TIME:	6 p.m.
LOCATION:	CLC

FACILITATOR:	Ryan McGuire
DAY:	Thursdays
TIME:	10:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	S107 & W100/101

FACILITATORS:	Phyllis Morton, Tamara Ramirez
DAY:	varies
TIME:	varies
LOCATION:	varies

FACILITATOR:	Molly O'Phelan
DAY:	Tuesdays
TIME:	7 - 8:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	S107

FACILITATOR:	Molly O’Phelan
DAY:	Mondays
TIME:	1 - 2:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	W100 / 101

FACILITATOR:	Ed Dickey
DAY:	3rd Thursdays
TIME:	9 a.m. & 7 p.m.
LOCATION:	W105

LEADER:	Dale Clark
TIME:	9:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	E126

LEADER:	Darryl Richards
TIME:	9:45 a.m.
LOCATION:	E224

FACILITATOR:	Diane Renz
DAY:	4th Saturdays
TIME:	10 a.m.
LOCATION:	W100 / 101

LEADERS:	Calvin Reynolds, Jim Summit
DAY:	Thursdays
TIME:	10 a.m.
LOCATION:	W104

FACILITATOR:	Jordan Bryant
DAY:	Tuesdays
TIME:	6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	E223

LEADER:	Suzi Brysacz
DAY:	Thursdays
TIME:	9:30-11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	E223

LEADERS:	Martha Krenz, Barbara Steed
DAY:	Wednesdays
TIME:	9:30-11:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	W105

LEADER:	Rev. Chris Estus & Rev. Darrell Smith
TIME:	9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	S107

LEADERS:	Carolyn Lay & Jim Kleypas
TIME:	9:30 a.m.
LOCATION:	W100 / 101