August 27, 2025

Ways to Connect @ Pell City FUMC Fall 2025

A Discipleship Pathway is the journey that we take as followers of Christ. For some of us it begins in worship as we draw closer to God through singing, scripture and prayer. For others of us, we find ways to serve the community or within our local church. Growing deeper in our faith might require us to engage in Bible study or being a part of an intentional small group.

At Pell City First UMC, there are numerous ways to connect with others and to grow your faith. You might consider joining in any of the many opportunities that are listed below. If you’d like to know more about any of these, you can speak with the contact person listed. You are also welcome to call the church office (205-338-3374) to get connected to any of these.

Fellowship :

o Wednesday Night Dinners Church Office

o Suppers of 8 Pastor Rachel

o Roving Retirees (monthly outings for senior adults) Jane Tingle

   Sept. – Festival at Orr Park in Montevallo

   Oct. – Kentuck Festival in Tuscaloosa

Bible Study:

o Revelation- Sunday Afternoons, 4-5:30 starting Sept. 7 Teacher: Pastor Rachel

o Disciples- Wed nights, Starting Sept. 3 Leaders: Jim Starnes

o Tuesday morning, lectionary texts, 10 a.m., Teacher: Rev. Ed Sims

o Wednesday Night Pastor’s Study, starting Sept. 3; Leader Rachel Gonia

o Sunday school Classes, Sunday mornings, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

   New Wine, Room 111; Teacher: Janet Jones

   Ava’s Class, Room 116; Teacher: Various class members

Small Groups

Wed nights:

o Pastor’s Study: Making Sense of the Bible (Adam Hamilton) Pastor Rachel

o Disciple Bible Study Jim Starnes

o Active group (possibly Learn to play Pickleball)

o Youth - Meet on the 3rd Floor (east end) Gregg Patterson

o Children – Meet on the 3rd Floor (west end) Paula Lea

o Nursery (babysitting following dinner) Paula Lea

o Choir Susan Bradshaw

o Young Adults Pastor Rachel

o College and Career Gregg Patterson

o Ageless Wonders - Senior Adults meets 2nd Tuesdays at 11:00 for lunch and program

Mike & Myra Galloway

Service Opportunities

Church Missions

o Various projects throughout the year – watch for announcements of these

o Worship without Walls (last Sunday in Sept.)

o Beacon of PC (non-profit associated with the congregation)

o Loaves & Fishes , Tuesday afternoons Judy Hicks

o Pack-a-snack, Weds, 4:45 p.m. (school year) Eric Hicks

o Ramp Building (varies) Eric Hicks

o Other volunteers may be needed for office type help

Church Volunteers

o Worship Dana Skillman

§ choir, musicians, livestreaming, sound, lay readers, ushers, etc

o Wed Night Dinner (set up and clean up) Judy Hicks

o Teachers, Leaders and Facilitators and “couch sitters” Church Staff

   children, youth & adult groups

o Facilities Care (lawn care, trustees maintenance projects) Matt Hazelwood

o Office Volunteers (weekdays, Monday-Thursday) Church Office

o Daycare (volunteers needed for various activities) Annette Springer

Committee Work

An overview of what committees do—often volunteers are needed who don’t serve on committees, but help carry out the administrative work of the church. If you are interested in any of the committees, please speak to Pastor Rachel

Charge Conference: once a year meeting of the church administrative council to set leadership for the coming year as well as other required business

Administrative Council: meets quarterly to oversee the administration of the church. Chairs of all committees as well as other representatives of ministries comprise the membership.

Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC): Essentially the personnel committee of the church, but is the liaison with the District and Bishop concerning pastoral leadership in the church.

Trustees oversee the chair of the building and grounds.

Finance Team oversees all financial aspects of the church.

Lay Leadership Team develops leaders in the congregation and nominations members for teams.

Family Life plans fellowship events for the congregation.

Worship Team assists the pastor and staff in planning and implementation of worship.

Missions Team engages the congregation in outreach in the local community and beyond.

Children’s Council oversees the ministry to children and their families.

Youth Council oversees the ministry to youth and their families.

Children’s Center Board oversees the work of the Garden Grove Preschool ( a ministry of the church).

Chapel in the Pines Board comprised members of the congregation and the community oversees the services at the Chapel in the Pines at Lakeside Park during the summer months.

Rachel Gonia