Small Groups

Small group formation is vital for everyone on their journey with Jesus. Here are several options to ‘plug’ into a small group at Emilie!

Acts 5:42 “Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.” The early church began with Christians meeting in the homes of believers. In these homes the words of Jesus were discussed, concerns were prayed over. The early church was born and grew.

Today, just as it was over two thousand years ago, small groups of Christians gather to learn the scriptures, discuss the meaning of the scriptures and put into action the message they receive. Joys, concerns, family and work issues are discussed and prayed over by participants, who often become friends.

The congregation of Emilie United Methodist Church has several active small groups in which members and friends meet (in addition to Sunday morning services) for worship, Bible study, and fellowship. Members and non-members are welcome, and we hope that you will become part of one of these ministries.

Come join a small group! It is such a joy to get to know fellow Christians in a relaxed, informal setting while you study the Bible together. You will find that Sunday morning services become even more meaningful as you worship alongside the people you’ve shared with during the week. We have Small Group Bible studies that meet on different days of the week and at various times of the day. These Bible studies cover many topics that are scripture based, and are usually chosen or agreed upon by the group.

A list of our current small groups are below.

Woman’s Crafting Circle, 1st Monday of the month at 7 pm in the Emilie Library (October-June)

  • Devotion, crafting and fellowship.
  • If possible, a small donation of $3-5 is asked to help cover the cost of craft supplies.
  • Contact Cindy Calderone (215-945-5502/ business@emilieumc.com)

Tri-Club Sunday School, Sunday’s @ 9:00 am in the church Library (Sept-May)

  • Online Adult Sunday School class.
  • Our adult class uses Cokesbury’s Adult Bible Studies, a quarterly study presenting stimulating lessons that explore biblical messages and how to apply them to daily life. Adults of all ages are invited to participate in this engaging class. 
  • Contact the Church Office (215-945-5502/ office@emilieumc.com)

Men’s Prayer Breakfast, Saturday’s @ 8:00 am various locations

  • Prayer & Fellowship at local parks
  • Contact Frank Fabian (215-943-4610/ fablf34@verizon.net)

Additional Small Group Bible Studies

Fall 2023 Book Study, Wednesday’s @ 6:30 pm various locations (Oct 4-Nov 8)

Our fall book study begins Wednesday, October 4th and will run until November 8th.  Start time is 6:30pm and will be led by our pastors.

In this six-session DVD group study, we will explore how to lead an authentic, God-honoring life. Our study will be a wonderful book by Pastor Craig Groeschel called The Christian Atheist, Believing in God but Living as If He Doesn’t Exist.

*limited copies of the book for this study will be available for purchase through the church office for $6 each

Emilie Free Spirits – Bus Trips

Emilie Free Spirits to Pines Dinner Theater in Allentown, PA

December 15

“At the Stroke of Midnight”

You are invited to attend the Free Spirits bus trip, to Pines Dinner Theater in Allentown PA. Cost is $110, $50 deposit due by October 1, balance of $60 by November 1st.

Leaving from Emilie parking lot at 10:15am, leaving Allentown by 4:00pm, returning home by 5:30pm.

Contact Carol Kocher with questions or to reserve your space.