By Renee Larr
Noblesville First United Methodist Church has launched classes to reach out to the community and begin offering classes on three topics that touch the lives of many.
In August, three courses begin – GriefShare, DivorceCare and Single & Parenting – and will focus on how to cope with life’s difficult situations.
“What we do is come in and share a little bit. Each group has a weekly workbook that they work on at home. We discuss that, and we also have a video that has national experts on the topic we’re discussing,” said Carol Miller, parish care coordinator at NUMC. “Then afterwards we have group discussion. That is our support group discussion time. People get to share and hear other people’s concerns. That is a time when people really get to bond. When you come into our group, we’re all in the same spot. We’re all right there. We’re all open to listening because we’re sharing the same experiences.”
Each program is 13 weeks long, but attendees can pick and choose which ones to attend. The cost to attend each program is a one-time registration fee of $20, and free childcare for the DivorceCare and Single & Parenting programs is available.
GriefShare will meet on Thursday evenings beginning Aug. 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. DivorceCare and the Single & Parenting classes will both meet on Friday evenings beginning on Aug. 21 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
NFUMC welcomes any member of the community to attend the courses regardless of faith denomination.
“We’ve gotten to meet a lot of wonderful people. Believe me. It’s exciting to see who comes through the door,” Miller said. “It takes a lot of courage to come and walk in to a strange church with strangers. We know that, but it’s very rewarding. We welcome everybody. It doesn’t matter what their church affiliation is.”
For more information, visit nfumc.net.
