Growth Group Sign Ups

Growth Groups are a simple but meaningful way to build connection beyond Sunday mornings. These short-term groups create space for conversation, shared experiences, and growing in faith alongside others. Whether you’re new or have been here for years, Growth Groups help turn a large church into a smaller community where you can be known, supported, and encouraged.

Digital Fast

Screens, Screens, Screens. So many screens, so little time. Screens can offer us a great convenience, but if not given care, also serve as a problematic life distraction. The Digital Fast offers a pathway towards reclaiming the utility of screens while reconnecting us to opportunities we’ve been distracted from. Participants will be coached towards establishing personal screen boundaries and re-imagining healthy and thriving rhythms of faith and relationships.

Beginning April 12 for 4 weeks | Sundays at 4:30pm

Melrose Crusaders Room | Facilitated by Joe Patterson

Exploring the Good Place: Season 4 Wrap Up

What does it mean to be good, and how do our choices shape who we become? Join us as we continue to explore these questions through the lens of The Good Place, Season ?. This growth group will dive into themes of second chances, redemption, and the ways we influence one another’s journeys, reflecting on how they align with Christian teachings, particularly within the Methodist tradition. Through thought-provoking discussions, we’ll consider how faith calls us to grow in grace, practice forgiveness, and build community. No philosophy degree required – just a curious heart and an open mind!

Beginning April 15 for 3 weeks | Wednesdays at 5:30pm with childcare available

Melrose Welcome Center | Facilitated by Jeremy Logsdon

Hell Bent

There is a black hole at the center of Christian spirituality: the doctrine of hell. No matter how hard we try to believe in a loving God, the fear of eternal torment always lurks at the back of our minds, warping our sense of what love means. Worse still, many churches act as if the point of Christianity is not to follow Jesus but to secure a get-out-of-hell-free card—and to “save” everyone you know by converting them to their religion. For many of us, the whole story of Christianity has punishment at the very center. But does the Bible really say we’re going to hell if we don’t do or believe the “right” things? This group will take an honest look at scripture to reveal what has been true all along: Hell isn’t real, and God’s universal love is radically inclusive, in this life and the next. Hell Bent is the perfect resource to help you replace fear and church hurt with healing and peace.

Beginning April 29 for 3 weeks | Wednesdays at 6pm with childcare available

Greenwood Campus | Facilitated by Carla LaFontaine

Holy Sweat Society

Come join the Holy Sweat Society a three week program of group exercise that will minister through faith, fitness and fellowship. The classes will help you move through a variety of exercises designed to enhance your daily living by increasing muscular strength, range of movement and functional fitness all set to fun and uplifting music. No equipment is required and all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to join.

Beginning April 15 for 3 weeks | Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30am

Melrose Campus Cup of Hope | Facilitated by Linda Cantrell

Rooted

This class introduces, acclimates, and integrates participants into life together at Broadway UMC. Each session provides an opportunity for connection, followed by a 20-minute video on BUMC’s understanding and practice of its invite, grow, and serve mission, and ending with small group discussion. Ideal for people who are new to Broadway, who come to BUMC via a different denomination, who want a refresher on the basics of the faith, or who want to connect more intentionally.

Beginning April 22 for 4 weeks | Wednesdays at 6pm with childcare available

Greenwood Campus | Facilitated by Pastor Laura Vincent

Serve

Want to find your place to serve at Broadway or in the community? Explore your uniqueness along with opportunities to serve others and live out your calling.

Beginning April 15 for 4 weeks | Wednesdays at 6pm with childcare available

Melrose Campus Crusaders Room | Facilitated by Cindy Hughes

When God ?

Have you ever felt that God was not there? Distant or even worse, like He was distracted? Prayers unanswered or unheard? Join us as we follow Andy Stanley on a journey to connection and ways to find God in these moments. Using the stories of three different New Testament figures, we’ll follow along and engage in His ways.

Beginning April 15 for 5 weeks | Wednesdays at 6pm with childcare available

Melrose Campus Wesley Room | Facilitated by Rob Deloach

Worthy

We allow many things to define our identity and worth: relationship status, career plans, and passions. But none of these truly satisfy. Relationships, jobs, and passions can change. They do not last into eternity. When we allow these pursuits to define who we are, we navigate life insecure and longing to know our true selves.

Worthy is a 4-week digital Bible study on identity in Christ. It explores the titles we have through our relationship with Jesus: child, heir, slave, and saint. Jesus Christ alone is worthy to bear these titles. In our fallen condition, our only identity is rebellious sin. But, by His grace, Jesus unites us to Himself, covers us in His image, and bestows worth to our fallenness. Books available for purchase ($11) when the class meets.

Beginning April 15 for 4 weeks | Wednesdays at 6pm with childcare available

Melrose Campus Minton Room | Facilitated by Aimee Miller