Small groups

 Sunday School Classes - Heritage Hall Building & Sanctuary Building


Bringing the Love:  Chris Frederick, leader/ Sanctuary Parlor / 9:45 am / Approximate Age Range 50-85
Studies coordinate with weekly sermons

Covenant: 
Heritage Building / Covenant Room / 9:45 am / Approximate age 65+ / Adult Bible Series

Seeds and Matches: 
Crys Freels, leader / Conference Room/9:45 am / All age ranges
 In January 2026 we will be studying the book of Judges, and Seedbed's Lent study " Jesus Asking" during Lent

Wesley Fellowship:  
Robert Callaway & Larry Schmidt, leaders/ Heritage Building, Wesley Fellowship Classroom / 9:30 am
Approximate Age Range 18-118/ Bible Studies and Application


 Sunday School Classes - Family Life Center

New Life Class:  Family Life Center /10:45 am / Approximate age 40-65 / Bible Study

Men's Groups

Men's Bible Study - 6:30 pm for Study, Prayer, Fellowship and Community, Parlor
Tuesday Morning Prayer Breakfast-  Dairy Queen at 7 am
Methodist Men - 3rd Sunday of the month, 5:00 pm in Fellowship Hall.  Prayer, Fellowship and Mission Projects



Women's Groups

Ladies Monday Morning Bible Study - 10 am for Study, Prayer, Fellowship and Community. 
Studying the book of Acts in January 2026
Beginning February 23, 2026, through Lent - "The Women of Easter" (by Liz Curtis Higgs)
This is an 8-week study about encountering the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene

First Methodist Women's Ministry - 3rd Wednesday of the Month for Fellowship, Growth, Mission Projects meeting in the Children's Gathering Area, Family Life Center.

Worship and Prayer 


Come and join us in praying for the Power of God to revive us and join us together in our complete dependence on Him and Him alone.  We meet on Monday nights in the Sanctuary.

We divide into groups of 5 to 10 to pray aloud corporately or pray silently agreeing with the heart of prayer being spoken. You may join a group or sit in the atmosphere of prayer and pray on your own. 


You may come or go at any time.  We will respect your time and begin at 5 and end at 6. No one is late and no one is interruptive all are welcome as God leads you.

We do ask that our prayer time focus on our church, country and community. There will be a prayer focus on the easel at the entrance. 


We gather with reading a Scripture and singing a short chorus then break into Groups at the front of the Sanctuary.

We look forward to seeing you.

Ministry Groups


GriefShare



First Methodist Church - Chandler will be hosting a new GriefShare group,
beginning Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 2:30-4:30 pm in the Sanctuary Parlor.

A GriefShare support group is a safe, welcoming place where
people understand the difficult emotions of grief.

At this 13-week group, you'll receive valuable guidance and tips,
leading you to relief, comfort, and peace of mind.

For more information or to register for this group,
please contact the church office. The cost of the book is $25.

Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered and Bible-based 12 Step Recovery Program. The purpose is to focus on God’s healing power through fellowship and community with others struggling with life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. By working the 12 Steps and the 8 Beatitude Principles, issue groups open up, share experiences, and find hope and healing. In this way, we become willing to accept God’s grace in solving our problem.

HOW DOES CELEBRATE RECOVERY WORK?
This tried and proven recovery system uses the traditional methods of issue groups, sponsors, accountability partners, and community to build recovery for those struggling with addictive habits, codependency, childhood hurts, and other life experiences that affect our peace. In Celebrate Recovery groups, the walking wounded study, pray, share, and take the steps necessary to experience a better life.

Activity Groups



Yoga / Stretch Opportunities

Simple Stretch: Monday / 9-9:45 am / Fellowship Hall

Chair Yoga: Wednesday / 9 am / Fellowship Hall

Chair Yoga: Friday / 9 am / Fellowship Hall