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First United Methodist Church Sioux Falls, SD

Amen’s Fellowship Purpose: Fellowship; Spiritual Development Description: Our purpose is to build closer and deeper relationships with each other using the small group format as a safe place to bring up life’s issues and challenges Who can join: Men of any age.

When and where do you meet: Every other Wednesday from 7:00 – 8:00 am in the Lewis Friendship Room For more information, contact: Dave Eiesland at deiesland@heritagebankna.com

Blanket Brigade Purpose: Mission; Fellowship Description: The Blanket Brigade meets to tie fleece blankets for Project Warm Up, a local effort that over the past 9 years has distributed more than 11,000 blankets to students in need across the Sioux Empire.

Who can join: Anyone! There is no experience necessary, and no sewing is involved.

When and where do you meet: 1st Sunday of each month (October – December; February – May) from 12:30 – 3:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.

For more information, contact: Contact Jennifer Sheets at jenn1234@yahoo.com.

Blest Be The Tie That Binds Purpose: Mission; Fellowship Description: Blest Be The Tie That Binds meets to turn quilt tops into completed quilts by adding backing and batting and tying knots in the center of each quilt square to hold the layers together. Completed quilts are given to various charities and agencies.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: 2nd, 4th and 5th Thursdays of each month at 12:30 pm in Room 103.

For more information, contact: Helen Jensen at djensen@sio.midco.net or 335-4019.

Bookies Purpose: Education; Faith Development Description: Bookies is First United Methodist Church’s book discussion group. Through the year, the group reads both fiction and nonfiction books. A complete book list is available in September. The discussion format allows for participation by all members and expression of a wide variety of opinions and reactions to the books.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: 4th Sunday (October-November; January – June) at 6:30 pm in the Lewis Friendship Room.

For more information, contact: Nancy Veglahn at 331-3809.

Chancel Choir Purpose: Fellowship, Worship Leadership Description: Leads worship during the 9:45 Unity service each week and also during the 8:30 Traditional service on the 1st Sunday of each month.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: This group meets on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Choir Room.

For more information, contact: Kelby Fode at fodek@sfumc.org.

Habitat for Humanity Work Crew Purpose: Service Description: Habitat for Humanity of Sioux Falls relies on volunteer help to build houses for families. Our group offers that help once a month. Construction skills and tools are nice to have but not required. Tools are provided by Habitat of Sioux Falls and if you lack the skills you will be paired with someone more experienced.

Who can join: This group is open to any adult and children over 16 with parental consent.

When and where do you meet: 2nd Saturday of every month, 8:30-11:30 at a designated worksite.

For more information, contact: Doug Cleveringa at 594-3055.

Higgins Bible Study Purpose: Bible study Description: Higgins Bible study is named after the late Bob Higgins, a member of First United Methodist Church who had a passion for bringing men together to grow in faith through a Bible study group. The group has now expanded to include women. The curriculum for this year is a video-based series on the Old Testament.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: Every other Tuesday (September – May) from 8:00 – 9:00 am in the Fireplace Room.

Sunday mornings (September – May) from 10:45 – 11:45 am in Room 312.

For more information, contact: Rod Gist at rdgist@sio.midco.net or 332-4510.

Joyful Accord (Mixed Ensemble) Purpose: Fellowship, Worship Leadership Description: Sings in worship during the 8:30 Traditional and 9:45 Unity services on the 3rd Sunday of each.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: This group meets on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Choir Room.

For more information, contact: David Mah at dmah7@sio.midco.net

Les Cloches Handbell Choir Purpose: Fellowship, Worship Leadership Description: Plays in worship during the 8:30 Traditional and 9:45 Unity services on the 2nd Sunday of each.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: This group meets on Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Choir Room For more information, contact: Kelby Fode at fodek@sfumc.org.

Men of Integrity Purpose: Fellowship, Faith Development Description: Our purpose is to build closer and deeper relationships with each other using the small group format as a safe place to bring up life’s issues and challenges and discuss real world solutions that are based in a faith-filled approach that honors those that we love. If you are a listener, a thinker, or can just be a good friend, this is a good place for you. Some groups prefer to do a book or Bible Study; others offer more of a platform for discussion of life and how it affects our faith.

Who can join: Men of any age.

When and where do you meet: Saturday mornings, various times and locations.

For more information, contact: Sean Ervin at ervinso@teamtsp.com or 759-5199.

Points of Light (Women’s Ensemble) Purpose: Fellowship, Worship Leadership Description: Sings in worship during the 8:30 Traditional and 9:45 Unity services on the 4th Sunday of each.

Who can join: Adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: This group meets on Sundays from 10:45 – 11:15 am in the Choir Room.

For more information, contact: Kathy Mah at kathy@ameri-star.com

Reel Faith Purpose: Education; Faith Development; Fellowship Description: Reel Faith is a monthly gathering of people who enjoy movies. After viewing a film, the group discusses the challenges the film presents to living out one’s faith in the real world of everyday living.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: 2nd Sunday of each month from 6:30 – 9:00 pm in the Lewis Friendship Room.

For more information, contact: Jo Harris at 759-1844.

SAGES (Senior Adults: Growing, Exploring, Serving) Purpose: Fellowship; Education Description: SAGES meets monthly for a catered meal, devotions, hymn singing and a special speaker.

Who can join: This group is open to all retired adults When and where do you meet: 2nd Wednesday of each month at 11:30 am pm in the Round Table Dining Room.

For more information, contact: Beryl Olson at 334-5295.

SALSA (Single Adult Ladies Sharing Adventures) Purpose: Faith Development; Service; Fellowship; Caring Ministries Description: This a brand new group, so the possibilities are endless! Bible studies, service projects, social outings…it’s all up to you!

Who can join: Single adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: Sundays from 10:45 – 11:45 am in Room 312.

For more information, contact: Carol Flynn at cflynn@sio.midco.net or 338-1421.

Salvation Army Nightwatch Canteen Purpose: Service Description: Our church is one of seven United Methodist Churches who serve a Sunday night meal to those who otherwise might not have an opportunity to eat. Every 7th Sunday, we prepare a sack lunch and serve it at two locations.

Who can join: Anyone – this is a great opportunity for families or groups to do together.

When and where do you meet: 1st UMC kitchen.

For more information, contact: Lynne Jones at jonesl@sfumc.org

The Banquet Ministry Purpose: Service, Outreach Description: The mission of The Banquet is to equip volunteers to provide food and fellowship to those served through the ministry of The Banquet. We provide a safe place where people can gather, receive nourishment and experience love in action. First United Methodist Church has committed to providing teams people to serve twice a month.

Who can join: This group is open to all adults and children 12 and older.

When and where do you meet: 3rd Tuesday of each month. Cooks from 5:30 – 7:00 am; servers from 6:30 – 8:00 am.

4th Tuesday of each month. Set up from 4:30 – 5:15 pm. serve from 5:15 – 6:30 pm.

For more information, contact: For 3rd Tuesday breakfast, contact Gary Healy at ghealy6@sio.midco.net. For 4th Tuesday dinner, contact Lynne Jones as jonesl@sfumc.org

Triple F (Food, Fun, Fellowship) Purpose: Fellowship Description: Triple F meets monthly for food, fun and fellowship. Group members sign up to plan/host an activity for a particular month. The dates and times vary depending on the activity.

Who can join: Adults of any age.

When and where do you meet: Varies, depending on month.

For more information, contact: Harold Christensen at 336-0598.

United Methodist Women – Faith, Hope, Love in Action Purpose: Fellowship, Mission Support, Study Description: Our local organization of United Methodist Women meets about 4 times a year for food and fellowship, dynamic programs, learning about current mission projects and entertainment. We use our funds to support a variety of mission projects locally and globally. In addition to the large group, some members choose to also be a part of a small group.

Who can join: This group is open women of all ages.

When and where do you meet: Meets 4 times per year. Dates and times vary.

For more information, contact: Mary Jane Richardson at maryjane@sio.midco.net or 940-1414.

Nan(cy) Circle (United Methodist Women) Purpose: Fellowship, Service, Education, Faith Development Description: Our purpose is to grow and renew our relationship with God and others; respond to human need through study, reflection and action; and sharing our time, talents, and resources.

Who can join: Adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: 3rd Thursdays of each month at 7:00 pm in the Lewis Friendship Room For more information, contact: Cynthia McConniel at 941-2260 or cyn_mcconniel@yahoo.com.

Rachel Circle (United Methodist Women) Purpose: Fellowship, Service, Education, Faith Development Description: The Rachel Circle is a group of fun ladies who meet monthly for breakfast/snack, a lesson and lots of fellowship.

Who can join: Adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: 3rd Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Varies - monthly host determines location For more information, contact: Jan Fode at 695-8067 or kjfode@sio.midco.net.

Rebecca Circle (United Methodist Women) Purpose: Fellowship, Service, Education, Faith Development Description: Our purpose is to grow and renew our relationship with God and others; respond to human need through study, reflection and action; and sharing our time, talents, and resources.

Who can join: Adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireplace Room.

For more information, contact: Renita Schepeler at 323-8295 or rschepeler@yahoo.com

Sarah Circle (United Methodist Women) Purpose: Fellowship, Study, Mission Support Description: Sarah Circle is a small group of United Methodist Women who meet for fellowship, Bible and Mission study. We support a variety of mission projects locally and globally.

Who can join: Adult women of any age.

When and where do you meet: We meet the 3rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 am, either at the church or Sunnycrest Retirement Village.

For more information, contact: Mary Jane Richardson at maryjane@sio.midco.net or 605-940-1414.

Women’s Bible Study Purpose: Bible Study; Fellowship Description: Join a fun women's Bible Study! We will begin the season reading and learning about 1 John, 2 John, 3 John and Jude. We enjoy learning from each other while enjoying treats and refreshments, too.

Who can join: Women of any age.

When and where do you meet: Wednesdays at 9:30 am in the Fireplace Room.

For more information, contact: Donna Kuper at kuperd@sfumc.org

Young Adults Purpose: Fellowship, Faith Development, Service Description: We seek to be a group that engages the younger generation of our congregation through Bible Study, fellowship events, and opportunity for service projects and missional outreach. For Bible study we will begin as one group then split into more defined age groups (18-25) (26-32) (33-40).

Who can join: This group is designed for those who are 18-40. This includes, but is not limited to, college students, young professionals, career seekers, artists, average Joes and Janes. If you seek to grow in a relationship with Jesus through relationships with others, this group is for you!

When and where do you meet: Sundays at 12:30 pm at Woodgrain Brewery For more information, contact: Taylor Johnson at johnsont@sfumc.org or 605-336-3652.