COVENANT CLASS

(Rm 204, 2nd floor )

This class began as a group for married couples and has evolved into an exciting, mixed group of single & married people within a wide range of ages who wish to share in fellowship and grow in their faith.  The class promotes an open forum discussion style that offers diversity and never a dull moment!

PURSUERS CLASS

(1st floor, in the Parlor)

This class is composed of people seeking God’s will through study, prayer, and sharing of the good works in their lives. Study material is comprised of contemporary literature including resources from Willow Creek, Beth Moore, and video series with lots of group discussion!

BECOMERS CLASS

(Rm 305, 3rd Floor)

This class uses the “Adult Bible Studies” Series and is taught by a committed class member.  The class encourages indepth discussion of spiritual issues as well as Christian service.  The class sponsors the church-wide “5th Sunday Breakfast” and is comprised of those ranging from middle age to early retirement.  

FELTON-LESTER CLASS

(Chapel, 3rd Floor)

A group of loving & caring adults, both married and single, join together to share their faith through worship and fellowship.  The class is led by a variety of teachers who offer well developed, spiritually uplifting and instructional Bible study lessons from “Adult Bible Studies”.

TBD CLASS

(Room 205, 2nd Floor)

This group is about developing a deeper understanding of their beliefs, the Bible, and who they are as Methodist Christians. You could call it a "beginners" study of sorts. The group includes adults (singles and couples) in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, who like to study, pray and socialize together. Generally they follow study tracks that focus on a specific book of the Bible, person, or topic over a 6-10 week period, with each discussion led by a volunteer member(s) of the group. They can be lively, fun, sometimes loud, occasionally serve breakfast, and try to spend time together socially outside of church. Come as you are; new to the church, new to Bible study, already an expert looking for a new perspective, or just interested in fellowship. All are welcome!

The Riverside Park United Methodist Men (UMM) is a group of men whose mission is to support the spiritual growth opportunities for all men of the church and to help them to mature as disciples as they encourage spiritual formation in others.  

When We Meet:    10am on the 4th Sunday of the month in Room 313

The UMM has several annual events that support the ministries and people of Riverside Park UMC and its community:

• In February, the UMM help the youth group with their Valentine’s Dinner Fundraiser. 
• On Palm Sunday, the UMM host the Lay Appreciation Dinner.  This event is held after the Palm Sunday Unity Service in the Fellowship Hall.
• The UMM on behalf of the congregation express appreciation and gratitude to the laity (or volunteers) of the church.  One person who has shown outstanding Christian leadership and discipleship with their time and talent is recognized with an award.  
• In October, the UMM will host an annual Golf Tournament which raises money for local missions. 
• In the fall, the UMM sponsor a church-wide event to clean up neighboring Five Points. 

In 2015, 26 church members showed up early on a Saturday morning and collected many bags of trash around the shops and businesses in the Five Points district. 

Riverside Park UMC has three active Women in Mission circles. They are Circle of Joy and Peace, Circle of Grace, and Circle of Hope. Each circle meets monthly and supports local missions and the RPUMC youth group.

Circle of Joy & Peace

First Tuesday at 10:30am

Church Parlor

Local Missions: Trinity Food Bank, Hubbard House and DLC Nurse & Learn

The circle collects and donates items for these organizations such as shampoo, soap, deodorant, toys, clothing and arts and crafts items.

Circle of Grace

First Tuesday at 7:00pm (not monthly)

Member’s Homes

Local Mission: Margaret’s Memories

The circle supports Margaret’s Memories, a mission of the church that provides bereavement boxes to hospitals to parents who have lost a child to miscarriage, stillbirth or death shortly after birth.

Circle of Hope

First Tuesday at 7:00pm

Church Parlor

Local Mission: Pace Center for Girls and City Rescue Misson

The circle members volunteer, donate clothing, and provide financial donations to the Pace Center for Girls and to City Rescue Mission.