SMALLL GROUPS
Relationships are at the heart of ministry at Collierville UMC because we believe faith grows best in community, not in isolation. Together we help and support one another, and together we reach out in Christ’s love to our neighbors. One of the primary ways we do this is through our Connect Groups, where you’ll find community, laughter, honest questions, and compassionate care for one another.
We offer several types of groups so you can find a place that fits your season of life and spiritual needs.
- Sunday Morning Classes: Bible- and book-based groups that meet weekly for study, prayer, and fellowship.
- Ongoing Connect Groups: Small groups and fellowship gatherings that meet regularly around shared interests, life stages, or spiritual practices.
- Wesleyan Covenant Groups: Accountable small groups rooted in Wesleyan accountability questions, holy conferencing, and mutual support for spiritual growth.
- Short-Term Studies & Classes: Semester-based Bible studies, discipleship groups, and topical classes that run for a defined period.
- Children, Youth, & Family Ministries: Age-specific environments that help kids, students, and parents grow in faith and connection.
Whether you are brand new or have been here for years, there is a place for you to belong, to grow, and to serve with others at CUMC. We hope you’ll explore these groups and take a next step into community with us.
CORNERSTONE
This class of dynamic people alternate between studies of the Bible and studies that help apply Biblical principles to our lives. Class for married or single middle-aged adults. Rooms 109/110. Contacts: Danny Reed, dreed@ferrellpaving.com, Mark Moody: mark@bkpress.com
GIFT
This class has a mix of members mostly in their 30’s and 40’s who are married, single, without kids and with kids from birth to high school. GIFT is a discussion-based community group covering a wide range of studies and topics. Intentionally designed to be welcoming to all. Join long-term or come by for a single study. Room 102 Contact: Nicholas Brown, nsbrown74@icloud.com, 414-217-5053, Kerry Johnson, kerry733@bellsouth.net, or join the CUMC GIFT Class Facebook group.
NEW BEGINNINGS
This class dives into the Bible exploring places, facts, people, and stories that form the pillars of our faith. Class for middle-aged adults. Room 101. Contact: Sean Baggett, spin003@gmail.com, Jeffrelyn Arterburn, jjarter@bellsouth.net.
PARABLES
This exciting class engages in book discussions on Biblical and contemporary issues and how they impact our daily Christian walk. Class for middle-aged adults. Room 100. Contact: Bob Vornbrock, bob.vornbrock@gmail.com.
SOJOURNERS
This class uses adult Bible study resources to better understand scripture for in-depth discussions. Class is for middle-aged adults. Rooms 105-106. Contact: Bill Daniels, wd60152@gmail.com.
NURSERY
During Adult Sunday School & Worship on Sunday mornings. Nursery has two rooms: Rm 30: Infants – 23m, & Rm 32: 2 – 5 years old (Rm 32 includes Bible lesson/craft. Contact: Jenni Ricks, jricks@colliervilleumc.org.
ROCKING GRANDMAS
Do you love to rock babies? Are you available two Tuesday mornings a month? If the answer is yes, please consider joining our Rocking Grandmas Team. Our team provides childcare for Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) meetings. Volunteer, substitute, and paid positions available. Contact: Jenni Ricks, jricks@colliervilleumc.org.
PRESCHOOL
For children ages 1-5. The preschool follows Collierville school’s calendar August through May. Hours are 9:30am to 2:30pm weekdays. Contact: Katie McNeal, kmcneal@colliervilleumc.org.
CHILDREN
Children’s Ministry at Collierville UMC seeks to teach all children about God, what it means to follow Jesus, & the Bible. We offer Children’s Sunday School
& Kids’ Church & other activities. To keep in the know, check out our page: colliervilleumc.info/children. Contact: Ashley Morgan, amorgan@colliervilleumc.org.
CHILDREN MIDWEEK
Don’t miss out on amazing Wednesday night fun for elementary aged kids in our Children’s Ministry Area from 6:30-8pm: colliervilleumc. org/children. Contact: Ashley Morgan, amorgan@collier-villeumc.org.
THE LOFT SUNDAY SCHOOL
Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 am, youth grades 6-12 gather to worship, fellowship, & listen to Biblical teachings. 6-8th grades meet in Rm 215, 9-12th grades meet in Rms 204/205. Contact: Stephen Racine, sracine@colliervilleumc.org.
THE LOFT MIDWEEK
On Wednesday nights from 5:45-7:30 pm, 6th-12th grade students gather for dinner, worship, fellowship, Biblical teaching, & discussion groups. Check out our site: colliervilleumc.info/youth Contact: Stephen Racine, sracine@colliervilleumc.org.
- Week 1: We’ll get to know you by name.
- Week 2: Learn what our church is all about.
- Week 3: Explore groups that match your interests.
- Week 4: Find simple ways to serve and make a difference.
- Week 5: Celebrate how far you’ve come.
DAD TRIBE
Dads gathering together to support each other through life’s ups and downs. Come join the tribe! Contact: Len Landers, len.landers@yahoo.com. Rm 109.
MOM TRIBE
Working moms of children pre-k to high school. This group strives to dig into the word of God and authentically share the joys and struggles of balancing motherhood, work, and faithful discipleship. Meets Wednesday nights from 6:30-8pm. Contact: Katie Landers, katie.landers@hotmail.com Rm. 100.
UNITED METHODIST MEN (UMM)
Tuesdays from 7-8am, BYOB (bring your own breakfast). Every 3rd Saturday from 8-9:30am with a speaker. Contact: John Aitken, jsaitken@gmail.com.
UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH (UWF)
3rd Tuesday of every month, 10-11:30am, meeting off and on campus. Four daytime circles and one night circle that meet for brunch, spiritual growth and fellowship. Contact: Marilyn Meeks, meeksmaj@comcast.net.
MOMCO
This group welcomes moms with children starting at pregnancy through grade school. It takes a village to survive this thing called motherhood. And we want to be the village! (Fees apply) Contact: Teri Carpenter, cumcmoms@gmail.com. Tuesdays from 9:30am-12pm (During Collierville’s school year) – Childcare available for children 3mo to age 5. Meets at Poplar Location
THE GATHERING
When people ask what Wednesday nights look like at Collierville, I tell them it feels like the church taking a deep breath together. We call the whole evening THE GATHERING because it is the one night when people arrive from every direction and settle into a shared rhythm. Some come racing in from work. Some drift in with kids in tow. Others finish a late meeting or drive across town after a long day. All of that is expected. You could say that it’s like a pattern that encourages inclusion no matter what time you show up. We have a schedule…but it’s not strict and it’s full of grace. For more information on classes, check here: www.colliervilleumc.org/gathering.
THE TABLE
Come fellowship with your friends and family from 6-6:30pm for dinner in the Servery/Dining Room! Suggested donation is $5 per person ($20 cap per family) and an RSVP by Wednesday at noon prior to dinner would be helpful: colliervilleumc.info/signup. Contact: Dr. Joey Reed, jreed@colliervilleumc.org.
QUESTIONS?
We’d love to help you find your place here at CUMC.
email: info@colliervilleumc.org
phone: 901-853-8383