Small Groups | South Shore United M

Life is best lived in community. Small groups are an opportunity to gather and guide one another through all the intersections of faith and the real world.

At South Shore UMC we provide a small group experience for every age, and have as a goal that everyone connected to our congregation be growing in a small group experience.

For more information about small group offerings for children (birth through grade 5), click here.
Fore more information about small group offerings for youth (grades 6 through 12), click here.

Some of our small groups are short-term while others are ongoing. In attentiveness to the Spirit we will further diversify our small group offerings. Descriptions of our present small groups are below. Connect and grow with us at South Shore!

UPCOMING Sunday Morning Small Group

The Message of Jesus: Words That Changed the World - a 6wk study

by Rev. Adam Hamilton

@ 10:40hr beginning September 27 in Rm 115/116

More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. 

In this six-week study, Rev. Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.

This small group opportunity will include video segments and group discussions. Participants are encouraged to purchase a personal copy of the book for this study.

Let Rebecca know to expect you by registering in the Welcome Center and/or by emailing here.

Jesus After Dark Small Group

Straight to the Heart: A Study of 1 &2 Corinthians by Phil Moore

@ 7:30pm beginning June 29 @ the Priolo Home

"If you think that 1 and 2 Corinthians are somebody else's mail. then you need to think again. Paul wrote them for you and he wrote them for me." - Phil Moore

Join the Jesus After Dark Group for a discussion-based Bible study on Phil Moore's text. Bring your Bible, personal copy of Moore's text, a sense of humor, and a willingness to try-on new points of view.

Let Mary know to expect you by registering in the Welcome Center and/or by emailing here to receive the address.

Tuesday Evening Searchers Small Group

UPCOMING FALL STUDY

Relatable Faith: The Life of Peter

a 6-wk study beginning September 15 @ 7:00pm via Zoom

(*no class on October 20*)

Peter was in Jesus’ inner circle, walked on water, and preached to thousands. He also gave into his fears and doubts on occasion and denied Jesus. Even so, he was the rock on which God would build the Church. We are a lot like Peter; join us as we learn how God calls and empowers us to be faithful, hopeful, persistent, forgiven, and restored, even when we fumble.

This class will have video components and enjoy group discussion. Weekly Bible Study guides will also be available for use. Be sure to bring your Bibles.

Let Pastor Sarah know to expect you by registering in the Welcome Center and/or request Zoom credentials here.

Café Faith Small Group

UPCOMING FALL STUDY

Relatable Faith: The Life of Peter

a 6-wk study beginning September 16 @ Noon in Rm 106/via Zoom

(*no class on October 21*)

Peter was in Jesus’ inner circle, walked on water, and preached to thousands. He also gave into his fears and doubts on occasion and denied Jesus. Even so, he was the rock on which God would build the Church. We are a lot like Peter; join us as we learn how God calls and empowers us to be faithful, hopeful, persistent, forgiven, and restored, even when we fumble.

This class will have video components and enjoy group discussion. Weekly Bible Study guides will also be available for use. Be sure to bring your Bibles.

Café Faith meets in a hybrid format, with in-person participants gathering in Rm 106 and remote participants joining us via Zoom.

Let Pastor Sarah know to expect you by registering in the Welcome Center and/or request Zoom credentials here.

If you are interested in teaching or leading a Small Group for friends known and new to grow internally strong in faith, please connect with Pastor Sarah.

Click here to email Pastor Sarah for more information about her seasonal and special short-term studies.

Friday Morning Men’s Group Fall Study

Words of Life by Rev. Adam Hamilton

beginning August 21 @ 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in Room 106

Join Phil Lynn and friends for this time of study and fellowship alongside Rev. Adam Hamilton’s text, “Words of Life.” This study of the Ten Commandments will reframe them from strict “thou shalt not’s” into guideposts to help us experience the good and beauty in life.

Participants are encouraged to purchase a personal copy of the book for the study.

Discussions in the Men’s Group are open, focused, and relevant as they explore Scripture and hear from participant's life experiences and passion areas.

For more information, click here.

Faith and Fitness @ South Shore

South Shore Run Club

Friendship - Fitness - Faith - Fun

Get outside your comfort zone where real change happens. We are on a journey from a sedentary lifestyle to one filled with endless possibilities. We are headed down a rich spiritual path as well, developing a deeper relationship with the One who makes the impossible, possible. The One who can take you from where you are to places you have never been!! This is South Shore Run Club!!

We kick off our Fall Training Block the week of August 24 and will celebrate our training accomplishments at the St. Pete RunFest 5k on Saturday, November 14. There will be opportunities each week to connect and train with members of our Run Club! Download your training plan here. Register for RunFest here.

Remember if you are running outside to hydrate no matter the air temperature, wear sunscreen, and be safe!

Connect with us to learn about and join our weekly meet-ups!

Invite your friends to join you on this amazing journey filled with faith, fitness and friendships!! You don't need to be a member or attendee of South Shore UMC or any other church for that matter. You don't need to be a runner, yet. Folks of all fitness levels are invited. This is a "free and open" run club and we can't wait to spend this time with you!!

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. ~ (Hebrews 12:1)

For more information, click here.