Discipleship Small Groups
Find Your People. Grow Your Faith.
Join a Discipleship Group.
Let me ask you something.
When life gets difficult, who’s walking beside you? When faith gets challenging, who encourages you? And when God does something wonderful, who celebrates with you?
We were never meant to do life—or faith—alone!
Small groups are part of our United Methodist DNA. John Wesley understood that genuine discipleship happens through relationships where we study Scripture, pray, encourage one another, and grow together in God’s grace.
At KUMC, our Discipleship Groups are places to build friendships, ask questions, share life’s challenges, and become more like Jesus.
Whether you’re new to faith, returning to church, or have walked with Christ for decades, there is a place for you!
And We Need More Leaders!
You don’t need to know every answer or have years of teaching experience. If you have a heart for people and a willingness to grow, we want to help equip and support you.
More groups mean more relationships, more opportunities to serve, and more people experiencing God’s love.
Interested In Joining or Leading?
Contact Richard Thomas at RThomas @KentMethodist.com
Come find your people. Come grow your faith. Because we are better together!
To learn about current small groups or help begin a new one, contact Richard Thomas at rthomas@kentmethodist.com – or fill out this online form so we can help find the group that’s the right fit for you!
To find out more or to connect with a small group, contact Richard Thomas at rthomas@kentmethodist.com – or fill out this online form so we can help find the group that’s the right fit for you! Find A Discipleship Small Group — Kent United Methodist Church
Check out the active groups below:
Discipleship Groups
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. New people are welcome to join!
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This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Room 21. New people are welcome at any time!
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 21. We would love to have you join us!
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This D-Group helps to connect and support parents. We hope this group can be a place where everyone experiences growth in their faith through Bible study and prayer and that it will be a comfortable space where we can share the highs and lows of parenting alongside one another. Please join us!
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Join the New LGBTQ+ & Friends Discipleship Group
Every second Sunday at 11:30 AM, Room 21 in the Quad
Come exactly as you are — no polish required! Whether you're LGBTQ+, an ally, curious, questioning, or just love good people and good conversation, there's a seat at this table for YOU. We'll be reading Radical Love by Patrick S. Cheng.
YES, SNACKS ARE INVOLVED. WE’RE METHODISTS. If you are interested in joining this group, contact us.
Young Adult Small Group
Kent UMC Young Adults – Fall Movie Series: The Chosen
Pastor Jim and Sandra host a Young Adult Small Group on Sunday evenings at their home from September to June. This is a post-high-school discipleship small group for anyone who would like to meet other Christians, learn about following Jesus, share good food at the table, and study what the Bible teaches about how to apprentice your life to Jesus. Join us for worship every Sunday morning at 10 AM. This fall, we’ll be learning the story of Jesus through The Chosen – a movie adaptation of the life of Jesus. Each week we’ll view a new episode. Then over dessert, we’ll discuss what it looks like to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. Friends are always welcome.
Normal schedule:
Bible Study and Dinner at Pastor Jim’s, 6:30 to 8 p.m. most Sundays. Contact us for details.
United Women in Faith Circle Groups
New women are welcome Anytime!
Susanna Wesley Circle:
Susanna Wesley Circle will meet October 18, 2026, at 3 PM on Zoom. We will discuss Chapter One, “On Fire for God,” in this year’s book, Live Faith, Shout Hope, Love One Another: A Study Using Matthew’s Gospel, by M. Kathryn Armistead.
Susanna Wesley Circle is a small group of women who share fellowship, life stories, support, and grow in faith together, meeting formally once a month and informally in between. Susanna Wesley Circle has ties to the district, conference, and national United Women in Faith. Those ties provide further resources for faith development online, at home, and in person. UWF also offers retreats at the district and conference levels and a national assembly every four years. This year’s national assembly in Indiana included a full-day Soul Care Retreat, followed by two days of worship, singing, classes, and workshops. It was truly inspiring!
All women are welcome to join us. For more information, contact us for more information.
Lydia Circle:
You are invited to join the Lydia Circle for lively conversation & Bible study, “Praying with Power,” by Patsy Clairmont, on the third Thursday, September to June, 10 a.m. - noon in Room 20. Contact us for more information.
Let Us Help You Find the Right Small Discipleship Group
Beginning the small group journey with a group can be a powerful experience, and we recommend you give that a shot. However, we know your time, schedule, and preferences don’t always align with our current groups—we’re here to help! Click on this link and fill out the form to let us know a little bit more about you, and we will do our best to pair you with a group.
More Information
Call the church office at (253) 852-3900 or email us below to find the group that's right for you!