Community

 

CONNECT is an exciting community of young adults in their 20's and 30's, both single and married, with the purpose of building friendships as we grow in faith. CONNECT offers a place for young adults to plug in and connect in fellowship within the church; with opportunities for fun, fellowship, and service. CONNECT meets every Sunday as the Young Adult Sunday school class at 9:30 a.m., as well as having a fun/fellowship night at least once a month. Please see our web page for more information. "CONNECT is a great opportunity to spend time with some genuine people, all who are committed in their service to God."

 

These adults are an adventurous, fun loving group of singles aged 30 to 60 that meet twice a month, for breakfast on the first Sunday and an activity (usually) on the third Saturday. Details are on our web page.

 

Friends in Faith is a group of persons 55 and over who are not part of a couple. We meet monthly for varied activities, such as games, movies, theater trips, and other events. This is your chance to meet friends to go places with, be comfortable, and have fun. All activities are Dutch treat. Come on, join us, don't stay home any longer, come and have fun! Our activities are posted at the Welcome Center in the church foyer.

There is a Children's Fellowship for children in Kindergarten through second grade, and one for children in third through fifth grades. They meet monthly for a variety of mission, programming, and fellowship activities.

We have three circles at Aldersgate: Faith Circle, which meets the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m., Friendship Circle, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and Hope Circle, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Each meets September through May, and meetings are generally held at the church.

 

They participate in programs, studies, mission work, and fellowship time. These groups are open to all women of Aldersgate. Members-at-Large is a group of women in the church who choose not to join a circle, but like to work on UMW projects, help with bereavement luncheons, receptions, and various dinners by donating food and/or time.

 

Making blankets for Project Linus, collecting cold medications for Grace Med, and other community service projects are part of the Aldersgate United Methodist Women's group. Bereavement luncheons are provided by UMW for families who have lost loved ones. The UMW Reading Program offers an excellent opportunity to deepen spirituality and broaden understanding of missions. The Reading Program books, Response, the official magazine of UMW, and New World Outlook, the official mission magazine of the United Methodist Church, are available in the Aldersgate library.

Men's fellowship of Aldersgate UMC has varied avenues to meet men in several different ways. Current offerings include Men's Bible Study, a Men's coffee group, and Men's Fraternity. UMM is open to and strives to meet the needs of men of all ages.

 

This group of "Mature and Methodist" (aka. "retired") adults, single and married, meets monthly for meals and other events.

Hungry Hearts is made up of groups of eight people who meet monthly for food and fellowship. New groups form every four months.

We have an active scouting ministry. Aldersgate is the chartering organization for Pack, Troop, and Crew 736. These units are some of the most active in the Quivira Council. Pack 736 meets on Monday night, and welcomes boys 7 through 10. Troop 736 meets on Tuesday night, and is open to boys 11 through 18. Crew 736 is for boys or girls, ages 14 through 20, and meets Monday night. Questions about our Scout units can be directed to the Chartered Organization Representative, Mike Kennedy, at 722-9664.

We have a picnic for the entire church once a year during the summer.

An information center is located in the Sanctuary lobby. Guests (and members) can receive information about church programs, church newsletters, Upper Room Devotionals, and Care Notes.