Adult Christian Education
Love all to Christ, Grow All in the Word, Serve All for God
Becoming a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ is the journey of a lifetime. We must experience the reality of God in our hearts to know the assurance of salvation. And we experience that reality as we seek to build a relationship with our Lord. We seek a relationship with Jesus that brings joy, meaning, and vitality to our life and faith. Adult Christian Education at First Methodist Houston makes it possible for us to develop just such a relationship.
Our Christian education practices are built on the tradition of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. Nearly 300 years ago, he organized small covenant discipleship groups in which members prayed for one another, provided mutual encouragement, and studied the Bible in light of daily experiences, recognizing that these practices stirred up believers to love and good works. They became stronger, more committed Christians. His methods still bear fruit.
At First Methodist, we offer several avenues for Adult Christian education:
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It’s time to grow!
Sunday Bible Studies and Mid-Week Bible Studies usually meet at a church campus and is focused on a Scripture-based lesson. It’s more like a classroom. A Small Group usually meets in a home, coffee shop, or restaurant and is focused on relationships. It’s more like a circle of friends.
Sunday School Classes
Senior Ministry Events
2nd Wednesday Fun & Fellowship
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for fun & fellowship. Grab your favorite board or card game or just come ready to play and enjoy time together. If you plan to stay for lunch, you can purchase lunch for $10 per person or pack your own lunch. Open game play 10:00 AM […]
Weekly Bible Studies and Small Groups
DIVAS Monday Book Study
Divinely Inspired Victorious & Serving DIVAS Monday Book Study A New 8-Week Journey of Faith & Fellowship Life comes with tough questions. Join us from the comfort of your favorite armchair as we dive into Rick Warren’s study, “God’s Answers to Life’s Difficult Questions.” Together, we’ll tackle the big stuff with scripture, video lessons, and […]
First Impressions Team
More than a volunteer team. The heartbeat of hospitality. Your Mission: Helping people. Your Goal: Giving space for everyone to be seen & encounter God. Your Impact: You are the First smile You are the First handshake You are the First “We’re glad you’re here.” First Impressions is more than a volunteer team — it […]
Wednesday Prayer Service
Join for mid-week spiritual renewal. Our Wednesday Prayer Service offers a quiet space for prayer and communion, led by a rotating schedule of our pastors. Whether you are working downtown or visiting, all are welcome to join us for this intimate time of worship.
United Women of Faith (formerly United Methodist Women)
United Women in Faith seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship, and education so that they can inspire, influence, and impact local and global communities. The Church Circle at First Houston United Methodist Church meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 in the Lifeline Room.
Adelphi Scholarship
The Adelphi Class manages the Herbert Rohloff, Sr. Scholarship Fund. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall Semester 2026. Download Application Here For more information about Adelphi please visit: https://adelphiclass.org/
DIVAS (Divinely Inspired Victorious and Serving)
Join a dynamic community of women dedicated to spiritual growth and active service. The DIVAS small group offers a unique “Sunday School” experience—on a Monday! Our sessions balance deep scriptural exploration with relevant topical studies. Our Study: We alternate between books of the Bible and contemporary Christian authors. We are currently engaging in a special […]
2nd Wednesday Fun & Fellowship
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month for fun & fellowship. Grab your favorite board or card game or just come ready to play and enjoy time together. If you plan to stay for lunch, you can purchase lunch for $10 per person or pack your own lunch. Open game play 10:00 AM […]
Become A Stephen Minister
Interested in becoming a Stephen Minister? Our next training class begins Saturday, January 10, 2026. For more information, please email [email protected] to receive more details about becoming a Stephen Minister. You can also visit our Stephen Ministry page: fmhouston.com/stephen-ministry Date Stephen Leader Instructor Module Reading Assignment Due for This Session 1 1/10/26 Saturday Rita Adrienne – […]
Walk To Emmaus
The Walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a 3-day short course in Christianity. It’s an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way, as God’s grace and love are revealed to you through other believers.The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local […]
Stephen Ministry Can Help
Are You Going Through A Difficult time? A Stephen Minister can help. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, and spiritual support to people going through a crisis or a difficult time.
Connect with Women’s Ministry
First Methodist Houston Women’s Ministry is a group that helps women stay connected to God, build relationships, and grow in faith. If you are interested in joining our ministry please do not hesitate to email us on how you can join and be apart of our church family.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you knit or crochet or are you interested in learning? We welcome you to join our Prayer Shawl Ministry team. We will offer classes for those who don’t know how to knit or crochet. However, those who are already experienced can make the shawls from the comfort of their home. Once the shawls are […]
Women’s Ministry Book Club
Want to spend time with a good book? Come join our Women’s Ministry Book Club as we read books written to encourage and inspire us in our faith. The Women’s Ministry Book Club will meet at various homes on the 1st Wednesday of every month.
Sewing Connection
Come share your sewing expertise with our sewing group. It will be a great time of fellowship and connection while working on purposeful projects.
Pastors’ Tuesday Study
Join us for Pastors’ Tuesday Study. Hosted every Tuesday at the downtown campus in fellowship hall.
All Sunday School Classes
Sunday Bible Classes FIND THE CLASS THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU! We have Sunday bible classes at our downtown campus every Sunday For any questions or inquiries about our classes, please get in touch with Pastor Steven Newcomb at [email protected] Downtown Campus Classes meet every Sunday at 9:50 a.m. unless noted otherwise*