White Bear Lake United Methodist Church
Fellowship Groups
BeFrieners
Ongoing | Barb Hinz & Roberta Schmidt
BeFriender Ministry educates, forms and supports women and men as leaders for a listening ministry of care. The role of a BeFriender is to be a companion on the journey through listening, presence, and compassion. Men and younger adults are greatly needed in this ministry. Read more...
Big Book
Thursdays, 10:00 am | Chuch Office
This is a closed, mixed group of Alcoholics Anonymous. The only requirement for Alcoholics Anonymous membership is a desire to stop drinking.
Book Club
3rd Monday, 7:00 pm, September-May |Rick & Karen Flynn
Do you love books and reading? If so, come and join us at Book Club this year. All church members and friends are welcome! Our meetings are the third Monday of each month in the church library from 7:00 p.m. to 8:15. You do not have to commit to the whole year of reading; feel free to join us for any of the discussions. But once you come, you may find that all this year’s selections sound good. We have a great mixture of classical fiction, modern novels and non-fiction. We hope to see you!
Bridge Fellowship
3rd Saturday, October-May | Barb Qualey
Bridge activities begin at 6:30pm with a dessert; cards begin at 7:00pm. Adults of all skill levels are welcome!
Food & Fellowship
Ongoing |Rick & Karen Flynn
Groups of 6 to 8 meet at a restaurant, or in each others’ homes up to four times per year. The group enjoys a dinner and fun fellowship. F&F is looking for a leader to organize the needs and keep it moving forward.
Garden Club
Ongoing | Bonnie Greenleaf
No need to be a master gardener to enjoy aiding in beautifying the church property. Come. Learn. Grow.
Group Gorging for Grown Ups
Ongoing | Teresa Hyde
Group Gorging for Grown Ups is exactly what it says... adults, eating to their hearts content, with other grown ups in a small groups. There will be no yelling "eat your carrots!", no cleaning up of spilled milk (wine maybe, but not milk), and no Clean Plate Club. This group will meet every other month at someone's home for group gorging (aka dinner). The host will provide the main course and others will be asked to bring a dish to share. Swapping childcare with other families is encouraged. Watch the Sunday Bulletin and Announcer for details.
Holy Scrap
Ongoing | Teresa Hyde
Holy Scrap is a fellowship group that meets every other month to work on their personal craft projects. Contrary to the title, this group is open to all creative crafters, whether it be scrapbooks, knitting, or decoupage. It is an opportunity to have dedicated time to work on those things we never get around to at home with all the distractions around us. Participants are welcome to share ideas, tools and a common passion for creativity
Kitchen Angels
2nd Thursday, 2:00 pm | Kathy Siegle and Becky Schuder
“Oh, you are an angel!” Have you ever heard this when you did something no one wanted to do? The Kitchen Angels clean the church kitchen ~ a job no one wanted to do ~ until it became a small group ministry. Now he and she angels do the job with happy hearts. So, put on your wings, gather your favorite cleaning supplies, and head for the church kitchen - seasoned angels will welcome you!
Knitting Fun & Fellowship
Ongoing | Mary Bandt
The Knitting Group meets in the library at 7:00 pm to knit or crochet together! Bring your project - any handiwork counts, or knit “prayer shawls for church and community members in time of sickness or spiritual need. Come. Join us and become spiritually “entwined”.
Men's Adventure Group
Ongoing |Terry Perreira
Men! Let’s get together for a half-day, or day-long activity. Watch for updates in the Announcer.
$CLIP
Ongoing | Stephanie Boeing-Ondik
The Christian Ladies Partnership is a group dedicated to empowering women to make their own investment decisions through group study and investments. $CLIP is an ongoing group and open to new members.
United Methodist Men
Ongoing | John Anderson
This is a project and activity group to work with various fundraisers in support of youth scholarships, ASP trips, greens for Advent and donations to other special projects.
United Methodist Women
Ongoing | Eva Shipley
UMW is a creative, supportive, gathering of women who desire to know God and to expand the concept of compassion and justice for families, women, and children. Three circles provide fellowship, learning and service, along with guest speakers and retreats. Read more...
- Dorcas Circle
Second Wednesday of every month at 9:30am
Contact: Barb Dean - Ruth Circle
Third Wednesday of every month at 1:00pm
Contact: Jean Werner - Sarah Circle
Second Monday of every month at 7:00pm
Contact: Eva Shipley