What's Your "Third Place?" We all know it's important to be connected, but it's hard to find time to build lasting friendships. Where is community discovered in our hectic 21st century lives? More and more we seem to be orienting our time around "Third Places." Locations like coffee shops, sporting leagues, digital media, entertainment locations and online cultures. At Peace, we're trying to make it easier for you to find people who share your interests. We believe that when we get together and have fun with others, we'll begin to grow into a strong community that serves and grows together as a whole.
This is why we're launching monthly gatherings called Harmony Groups. Members of the staff are getting the ball rolling with options that surround some of their special interests. We hope church members will feel inspired to form additional groups in the future that center around a personal hobby, sport, social activism group or other passion. Harmony Groups aren't meant to replace Christian study opportunities and worship, but instead will offer safe, non-threatening 'entry' points for inviting people into deepening circles of friendship.
Here are our options so far:
Rev. Jim Berlau's "Peace Pub Group"@ 7:00 p.m.
Meeting at House of Beer: 13526 Village Park Dr., Orlando, FL 32837
Begins Tuesday, October 3rd
Rev. LeeAnn Inman's "Book Club" @ 10:00 a.m.
Meeting at Shari Fling's home: 2608 Burwood Ave., Orlando, FL 32837
Begins Wednesday, October 4th
Julie Chatfield's "Let's Eat!" @ 6:00 p.m.
Meeting location TBD Begins Friday, October 6th
Grow Deeper with Sunday Small Groups: We have small groups that meet every Sunday morning here at the church, and all are welcome to participate in any of them. If you want to grow deeper in your understanding of the Bible and what it means to be a disciple of Christ, find the schedule and the group that works for you. All small groups share prayer and vibrant discussion. No scriptural expertise required.
Mixed Blessings (Adults) @ 9:30 a.m. in the Youth Room
Shalom Class (Adults) @ 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room
Breakfast Club (Youth) @ 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room
Faith Journey (Adults) @ 11:00 a.m. in the Pastor's Office
Refuel (formerly DINKS) group (Adults) @ 11:00 a.m. in Classroom D
Additional Discipleship Groups: We host multiple discipleship study groups throughout the week as well. These groups offer focused study opportunities for spiritual growth and development.
"Healing Prayer" Sundays @ 6:00 p.m. in the Choir Room
"Disciple Fast Track" Mondays @ 10:30 a.m. in the Youth Room
"Tuesday Morning Breakfast Group" Tuesdays @ 6:00 a.m. at Big John's Rockin' BBQ: 324 Broadway,
Kissimmee, FL 34741
Youth "Common Ground" Wednesdays @6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room
"Disciple Fast Track" Wednesdays @6:30 p.m. in Classroom B
"Griefshare" Thursdays @ 6:00 p.m. in Classroom B
United Methodist Women "Circle of Hope" 3rd Thursdays @ 11:00 a.m. in the Youth Room
United Methodist Women "Susanna Wesley Circle" 4th Tuesdays @ 9:30 a.m. in the Choir Room
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