True discipleship requires growth in faith.

Here at First, we have many avenues designed for encountering the living Christ - through the study of Scripture and engaging in Sunday School classes.

  • The Bill Harris Pathfinders Class is a blended class from a long-standing class of the former Christ UMC and a long-standing class of First UMC. Just like the merger of the two congregations, our two classes merged and became one in September 2024. We use a variety of Sunday School teachers and topics. Some of our own class members teach as well as others from the church and community. We use the quarterly as well as books and teachers use other resources as well. We are blessed to have an active and involved class, and it is always a learning experience. Adults of all ages are welcome to visit or join our class. We welcome new members.

    During the month of November, our class sells pecans. We have plain pecans for your holiday baking and chocolate ones for gift giving or eating. All the money we earn goes to support ministries such as the Monthly Community Meal, Mobile Meals, A Shared Blessing Food Pantry, The Good Shepherd Clothing Closet, Naaman’s Recovery Village, and various funds for campus needs.

  • The Gathering Class meets in the Holy Family Chapel in the Education building and consists of individuals in their 40s through 60s, however, all are welcome!

  • 9:45 a.m. on Sundays; second classroom on your right in the Sanctuary building, when entering from the driveway.

    The Wesley Class began in September 1969. The class is located in the in the Sanctuary building on Level 2. Each Sunday, teachers lead the class through God’s Word using a variety of resources as exampled by The International Lessons, books and/or articles and teacher researched materials.

    The Wesley Class is a caring, church/community oriented class. Class members reach out in Christian fellowship individually and as a class. In the Wesley Class it has been said our ages range from 50 until heaven calls. All are welcomed to join!