Our Academy of Discipleship offers adult Sunday school, mid-week classes, small groups, sermon studies, guest lecturers and more. The Academy is led by Rev. Jason Micheli. Contact him at jmicheli@annandale-umc.org with questions.
Adult Sunday School Classes
Join us Sunday mornings before worship for a variety of classes - from serious studies to casual conversation, in person classes and online meetings, and more.
Immanuel Faith-in-Life
Sundays, 9:15 a.m., Room 210
You have all heard Pastor Jason preach about the Sermon on the Mount. Now come read, hear, and discuss the Sermon on the Mount from the Jewish perspective of Prof. Amy-Jill Levine, author of Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven. Join us for Bible study, discussion, and tea.
In His Steps
Sundays, 9:15 a.m. in Room 302
Class members will be sharing personal life stories and experiences through Sunday, Feb. 26. For details, contact Bill Iwig at bethesda.duo@verizon.net or Jerry Beyer at beyerga@gmail.com.
Women in Search of Truth
Sundays, 9-9:45 a.m. on Zoom
We recently began studying Gideon – Your Weakness, God’s Strength by Priscilla Shirer, in a study which will run to early May. No pressure on doing homework or speaking during discussion – we are all in this together! Study books are available for $12.99 at lifeway.com. For details, contact Brenda Poole at brendapoole08@gmail.com or Tracy Carney at
carneys@cox.net. All are welcome!
carneys@cox.net. All are welcome!
Sunday Free-for-All
Most Sundays, 9:15 a.m., Hughes Hall
Join Rev. Jason Micheli for a a free-for-all discussion of the day’s scripture, recent sermons, or any other faith-based questions you have. We meet on Sundays when the “Meet the Church” new member class is not occuring. All are welcome!
Meet the Church
Fourth Sundays, 9:15 a.m., Hughes Hall
This recurring class is for visitors, new members, and others curious about the culture and beliefs here at Annandale UMC. It meets on the fourth Sunday of the month in Hughes Hall, the smaller sanctuary space immediately in front of the main doors. All are welcome.
Saving Grace
Sundays, 9:15 a.m., Room 209, Jan. 22 - Feb. 26
Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being is a six-week study designed to help you become grounded in a biblical understanding of a healthy relationship to money. The study provides tools and strategies to build a sustainable financial life. We’ve ordered workbooks for all registered participants so it will be difficult to join the study partway through; contact Bill Iwig at bethesda.duo@verizon.net or
301-365-7532 with questions.
301-365-7532 with questions.
The Annandale United Women of Faith
This group provides an opportunity for women to grow in spirituality together. There are several different circles of the AUWF, with different meeting times:
Lydia Circle
Second Thursdays, 10 a.m. in Room 210
Contact Sally Bizer at 703-623-3359 for details.
Mary and Martha Circle
Third Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Call 703-864-0356 for more information.
Martha Circle
Last Mondays, 11 a.m. at the Mission Center
Call Betsy Clevenger at 703-425-6424 for details.
Sarah Elisabeth Circle
Second Sundays, 12:30 p.m. in Room 210
Contact Beth Ann Eadie at 703-750-1867 for details. for more information.
Other Classes
Grace and Truth Small Group
Mondays at 7 p.m.
Contact Gary FitzGibbon at gary@garyfitzgibbon.com for details.
1 Kings Men's Bible Study
First and Third Saturdays at 8:30 a.m.
Contact Bill Iwig at bethesda.duo@verizon.net. for details.