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AHUMC is committed to offering a wide array of opportunities for education and encouragement. The number of studies and groups that are available can even be a little overwhelming—so please let us help!
Most of our courses are available for free to anyone who is interested. Some courses do require the purchase of a book—but even that shouldn’t be an obstacle to participation as scholarship assistance is available. We hope you will consider joining at least one of the courses listed below.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please submit the form below
This group was formed to offer women an opportunity to build community and grow together spiritually and emotionally. Each semester we choose a different book to study and discuss. In January 2026, we will study Self Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind.
Join Rev. Priscilla MacDougall as we explore why it's important to be self-compassionate and give ourselves the same caring support we'd give a good friend. Using empirical research, personal stories, practical exercises, and humor, we will seek to heal destructive emotional patterns to be healthier, happier, and more effective.
Porter Loring Mortuaries and AHUMC would like to invite you to join us in an eight-week program for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. This program is designed to create a safe place to:
Embrace your grief and learn to bear it
Discover how your loved one can live on into your life story
Strengthen your characteristics of resilience
Plan for how you will continue to heal and live a meaningful life
Join Senior Pastor Jason Adams and Mission and Outreach Pastor Janet Weatherston and gain a deeper understanding of the Hebrew Bible.
Explore the Old Testament's story of God and God's calling of the people of Israel through the many "voices" of the biblical text. Hear the magnificence of a Creation hymn, discover the law and wisdom teachings, listen to the warning of the prophets and explore the poetry of the Song of Solomon. This 8-week study will include sessions on:
- The Making of the Hebrew Bible - The Creation Story of Israel - Out of Bondage - Promise and Problem in the Land - Israel Has a King - Division and the Rise of Prophecy - Exile and Response - Restoration and Renewal
Join us in S107 (the handbell room) at 9:30 for a weekly dialogue and exploration of the biblical stories—both the ones you know and love and the ones that seem to confound and confuse. This is not a lecture or a book study. There is no homework or assigned reading. Through active and participatory conversation, we will get to know each other and learn together as we wrestle with the questions that exist on the tips of our tongues and in the depths of our hearts.
Join pastor Reed McNitzky for this weekly gathering of connection and conversation.
Whether you are new to AHUMC and looking to connect or you are a regular attendee looking to go deeper, this weekly gathering can be your point of entry.
Each week, we gather in the parlor following the Modern Worship Service to share stories, ask questions, and dialogue together.
There is a reason that the phrase "spiritual but not religious" exists. Now more than ever, people are finding it difficult to reconcile their experiences or worldviews with the anxiety that organized religion too often creates.
When we embrace the message but mistrust the institution, anxiety is at work.
When we cling to a particular faith but struggle to reconcile ourselves to its beliefs and practices, anxiety is present.
When we are drawn to mysticism, meaning, and wonder but burdened by religious baggage, we are longing to be Spiritual But Not Anxious.
Religion should be the counter to anxiety—not its cause. Join us for this weekly dialogue as we trace the root causes of our most basic religious anxieties and learn to imagine a better way.
Despite the crucifixion’s central place in Christian faith, the New Testament offers few clear answers about how Jesus’ death saves, or why, exactly, he had to die. The New Testament writers use a host of metaphors―ransom, sacrifice, reconciliation, victory―but never explain exactly how it works or why it had to happen this way.
Join pastor Donna Strieb as we explore Adam Hamilton's book and learn if we've been asking the wrong question. What if the cross isn’t a transaction to be explained, but a living Word from God meant to transform who we are and how we live?
This group was formed to offer men a regular opportunity for Bible study and fellowship. Each semester we choose a different book to study and discuss together. This Spring we will study Making Sense of the Bible by Adam Hamilton.
Join Johnny Boyd for this weekly lunchtime dialogue. Bring your lunch or purchase one in the Atrium from Mission Bell.
Whether you have practiced Yoga for years or are looking to try something new, join us for this free weekly hour with Yoga Alliance-licensed instructor, Dave Williams.
We will meet for 7 weeks in the CLC at AHUMC. The space is carpeted so please feel free to bring your own mat or towel and a water bottle.
If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t get in control of your money, you’re not alone. You might even be surprised by how many people are struggling just like you. Take control of your money with Financial Peace University. This nine-week study uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help you tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and make your money work for you!
Purchasing access to FPU directly through their site costs $150 per person. Through AHUMC's pricing and subsidy, however, we are able to offer this study for the discounted price of $55 per registrant.
The Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring in-person sessions for caregivers who are caring for someone in the early stages of the Alzheimer's disease as well as individuals with the disease. There are separate meetings with trained facilitators for caregivers and individuals with the disease. For more information, please call the Alzheimer's Association at 210-822-6449.
The wholistic leadership course provides education, tools, and support needed for empowering nursing leaders to resuscitate and strengthen the heart and soul of their teams from the inside out. The course utilizes Spiritual Practices for soul care. This is a six week course that will also provide 15 hours of continuing education necessary for RN license renewal.For more information, contact us or visit codeyou.info.
A very special group for parents who have lost a child of any age (child or adult). Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this open group welcomes any parent seeking support through this tender and powerful time. Members of the group work hard to honor their sorrow, and at the same time, discover hope and meaning in their lives. For more information, call 210-227-8221.
Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this group of men 65 and older, invite you to join them for support and fellowship as you grieve the loss of your wife. This ongoing group will focus on the different characteristics grieving men share, including, coping with loneliness. It is a place to honor your wife while moving towards a renewed and meaningful life. For more information, call 210-227-8221.
Facilitated by Porter Loring Bereavement Coordinator Molly O'Phelan PhD, RN, LMFT, this group is open to women 60 and older who have lost a husband and would like to join with other women in a journey of sharing, comfort and healing. “Women in Grief” will provide you a safe place to explore the roots of your grief, learn ways to express and cope with it, and move on to a more refreshed and renewed life when you are ready.For more information, call 210-227-8221.
This group is for those who are dealing with loved ones with mental illness. Members learn how to advocate for those with mental illness as well as to care for themselves. No cost. For 9 a.m. ZOOM information and questions, call 210-602-2483.
Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease occurs in people age 50 or younger and affects less than ten percent of the one million people with Parkinson’s in the U.S. Our group typically meets on the fourth Saturday of each month in room the Seminar Room W100/101. Guest speakers are invited to share information about how to live healthier and more active lives on our journey with Parkinson’s. If you are interested in learning more, please join us.
EDA is a Twelve-Step fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders.
The Pioneer Group is a fellowship of men and women in or interested in 12-Step Recovery. The format is an open discussion and study of the Bible and Recovery literature.
Sexaholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope to solve their common problem and help others to recover from addiction to lust, pornography and sexual acting out. For more information about meetings, call or text at 210-570-6496.
The Thursday Morning Men's Bible Study is exploring the books of 1 Corinthians.
This group was formed in 1982 to offer men an opportunity for Bible study and fellowship in an informal setting. Each session begins with a brief time of sharing and prayer followed by in-depth study and discussion.
This study is available both in-person and via ZOOM and will be led by retired pastor and former Navy Chaplain Rev. Dr. Calvin Reynolds.
If you have questions or would like further information, please contact us.
Open Table Fellowship is for LGBTQIA+ persons and allies. We look forward to meeting you and walking with you in your faith journey. We are all in different seasons of life with different spiritual needs. For our siblings in Christ who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender, and queer, we want our church to be a safe place for you to find joy, community, worship, and grow in your faith as part of the AHUMC family. Join us as we dialogue, listen, and learn together.
Join us in S107 (Handbell Room) at 9:30 a.m. for a weekly dialogue and exploration of the biblical stories—both the ones you know and love and the ones that seem to confound and confuse. This is not a lecture or a book study. There is no homework or assigned reading. Through active and participatory conversation, we will get to know each other and learn together as we wrestle with the questions that exist on the tips of our tongues and in the depths of our hearts.
We generally study the scriptures and inspirational books centered around biblical principles. We support each other through life issues, such as dealing with young adult children and aging parents. Our class engages in group discussions, and no preparation is needed prior to coming to class. Just be who you are!
This class does short term studies that center around the Bible as it relates to contemporary issues, developing relationships and developing families. We are made up of couples with children ranging from junior high to young adults. Participant age range is 45+.
Looking for something different? This small group of mainly senior adults enjoys free discussion on subjects of a contemporary nature with the purpose of facilitating their Christian faith and its daily expression.
This Class seeks spiritual truth and life-application biblical wisdom utilizing Bible Study material for both the Old and New Testaments as well as studies written by various contemporary Christian authors. We also emphasize Christian fellowship as well as service projects and outreach. Participant age range is typically 60+.
THE NEW HAPPY on "Curiosity"
We think that the best thing we can do is have all of the answers.
But what would it look like if we were more interested in the questions?
Try using one of these phrases to tap into the curiousity and humility of the beginner's mind:
"I don't know. What do you think?"
"I value your insight and knowledge. Can you share more about that with me?"
"How are you feeling about this, right now?"
"I was thinking about [topic] and remembered it's something in which you are interested. Will you tell me a bit about it?"
"Do you have any suggestions for how I can learn more about that?"
