All classes and groups are open to new people
each week, unless otherwise noted.

Faithful Families
Topic: Bible study
Room: Wesley Center 305
Age Range: 30s, 40s, 50s
Class Contact: Tony Holcomb
Bible based study for parents (single and married) related to marriage, community and service.
Always open to new members

Faith Builders
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 150
Age Range: 40s and up
Class Contact: Steve & Sandra Gardner
Based on an international lesson series.
Group is full.

The Forum
Topic: Book study
Room: Knox Hall 152
Age Range: 30s and up
Class Contact: Celia Ferman
Lively discussion of issues related to Christian living using various authors.
Always open to new members

New Parents
Topic: Bible study & Book study
Room: Wesley Center 307
Age Range: 20s - 40s
Class Contact: Lori Maddox and John Barolo
Join us for study, prayer, & fun.
Always open to new members  

Wayfarers
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 157
Age Range: 40s and up
Class Contact: Greg Doby
Always open to new members

Wesley/Keystone Group
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 156
Age Range: Senior Adults
Class Contact: Hugo Schmidt
Based on an international lesson series.
Always open to new members

Women's Class
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 153
Age Range: 30s-70s
Class Contact: Mimi Buderus
Always open to new members

Yielders Study the Word
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 151
Age Range: 30s-70s
Class Contact: Peter & Jackie Manescala
In-depth study through lecture and discussion
Always open to new members

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Cross Walkers
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 157
Age Range: 30s, 40s, 50s
Class Contact: Eric and Melinda Adams
Married couples with children. Concentration on Bible study, community service and outreach, as well as social events.
Always open to new members

20s / 30s
Discussion based.
Room: Knox Hall 152
Age Range: 20s - 30s
Class Contact: Greg and Alice Reed
Gather with other singles and couples in their 20s and 30s. Explore the connections between faith and life. No prior study necessary.
Always open to new members

Open Door Class
Topic: Video based discussion
Room: Knox Hall 152
Age Range: all ages
Class Contact: Glenn Simpson
Everyone is welcome to check out this group that includes open-minded discussion around biblically based topics.
Each week the group watches a different NOOMA video, and then discusses the faith based topic and how it relates to everyday life.
Always open to new members

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DBS 2 - 9:30 a.m.
Topic: Bible study
Room: Wesley Center 301
Class Contact: Jeff Schultz & Susan Johnson-Valez
Full group

WD 40 - 10:45 a.m.
Topic: Bible study
Room: Knox Hall 153
Class Contact: Mark & Dimity Carlson
Full group

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Wesley Group
Time: 6-7:30 p.m
Topic: Daily Scripture Readings
Room: Meets off-site
Class Contact: Rollan Bradley and Lisa Jamison
Open to new members

Living Fully Dying Well
Time: 6-7:30 p.m
Topic: Biblical and social perspectives on age and growling older.
Room: Knox Hall 150
Class Contact: Celia Ferman and John Dormois
Group begins Feb. 21

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Monday Morning Men
Room: KH 153
Topic: Daily Scripture Readings
Time: 7-8 a.m.
Class Contact: Jim Harnish
Full group

BBC (Women's Group)
Room: KH 153
Topic: Study of Romans
Time: 12:15-1:30 p.m.
Class Contact: Mary McNeel and Gwen Lindsey
Open to new members

Working Women (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 153
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Class Contact: Beth Potter & Valerie Shuey 
Open to new members

Fathers of Knights (Wesley Group- fathers)
Room: KH 151
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Class Contact: Lewis Collins 
Open to new members

Men of the Way (Wesley Group)
Room: meets at Panera (Westshore)
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Class Contact: Justin LaRosa  
Full group

Women's Bible Study
Room: Chapel Lobby
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Bible study
Class Contact: Jessica Alley and Brenda Marshall
Full Group

Companions in Christ (Wesley Group)
Room: Meets Off-site
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Topic: Companions in Christ
Class Contact: Linda Brown
Full group

Wesley Group
Room: Meets Off-site
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Topic: Bible study
Class Contact: Doug Frost & Dotti DiFiori
Full group

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Replenish
Room: KH 151
Topic: "God is Closer Than You Think"
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Class Contact: Marilou Reed and Ali Davenport
Open to new members

Surprised by Hope
Room: KH 152
Topic: "Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church"
Time: 12:15-1:15 p.m.
Class Contact: John Barolo and Eric Johnson
full group

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Free Spirits (Wesley Group)
Room: WC 304
Time: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Topic: Jesus in the Gospels
Group Contact: Cynthia Holloway
Full group.

Shepherd's Flock (Wesley Group)
Room: WC 302
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Group Contact: Sherrie Heinz and Rick & Marti Smith
Full group.

Spiritual Velcro (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 154
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic: What's in the Bible about God?
Group Contact: Jack & Barbara Stefany
Open to new members

Surprised by Hope
Room: KH 152
Topic: "Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection and the Mission of the Church"
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Class Contact: Debbie Casanzio and Richard Martin
full group

Seeing Gray (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 151
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic: Study of John
Group Contact: Flossie Adams and Kent Patterson
Full group.

Youth Parents (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 157
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic:
Group Contact: Andy and Connie Mayts
Open to new members

Upper Room (Wesley Group)
Room: Chapel Lobby
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic: Upper Room Devotional Guide
Group Contact: Pat Kelly and Amelia Lubrano-Farrell
Open to new members

Bible Thinkers (Wesley Group)
Room: WC 301
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic: Study of John
Ages: 20s-60s
Group Contact: Adam & Vicky Kijanski
Open to new members

Christian Believer (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 150
Time: 6:15-8:30 p.m.
Group Contact: Stephen Crawford and Glenda Vick
Full group

Companions in Christ (Wesley Group)
Room: WC 305
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Group Contact: Jim and Joyce Hess
Full group

Financial Peace University
Room: WC 306
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Financial Peace from Dave Ramsey
Group Contact: Joey and Marcia Davis, Jonathan Brill
Full group

DBS 1
Room: WC 303
Time: 6:15-8:30 p.m.
Topic: Disciple Bible Study 1 workbook
Group Contact: Jill Krantz, Gray Caron and Rob Foss
Full group

Women's Group (Wesley Group)
Room: KH 153
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Topic: "Open Door, Open Heart"
Group Contact: Caroline LaRosa and Shelly Lewis
Full group

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Women at the Well
Room: bookstore
Time: 9:15-11:00 a.m.
Class Contact: Monica Cordeiro and Susan Johnson-Valez
always open to new members     

Centering Prayer
Room: Chapel
Time: 11:45 a .m. - 12:15 p.m.
Class Contact: Justin LaRosa
Immerse yourself in the ancient practice of Centering Prayer. Learn the principles and methods used to spend time in the presence of your Creator.
always open to new members

Men's Prayer Group
Room: Conference Room
Time: Noon
Class Contact: Foster Aldridge
always open to new members

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Note: Please check with the church office at (813) 253-5388 for the latest updates. There are many short-term classes that meet during the course of a year.

Online resources available to further enhance your study of the Bible, Christianity and related topics is available from the Resource Center at the Florida United Methodist Church, www.flumc.org, and then click on "Resource Center" on the right hand yellow viewpane.