Zachary United Methodist Church offers a variety of Small Group opportunities for adults of all ages.
The Gathering is a group for parents and young adults who meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Church Office Conference Room for video-based Bible lessons, fellowship, prayer and support. They are currently using the Bible Project Book Overview videos as their curriculum.
The Movers is a group of older adults who meet on Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. in the Youth Room for Bible lessons, fellowship, prayer and support. They are led by Rev. Harold Babin.
The Seekers is a group of older adults who meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Adult Class room located in the Fellowship Hall. With a team-teaching approach to their Bible class, they use a variety of Bible study resources.
Mary Martha Women's Bible Study is a group of Godly women of all ages who meet periodically throughout the year
to read and discuss various Bible study resources. They share their lives and pray for one another, and also enjoy fellowship & group meals together. When they are in session, they meet on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
Click & Clack Bible Study is an adult Bible study group who meet for informal discussion where life and scripture intersect. They meet on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The Art Group is an informal gathering of adults who meet on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Large Children's room in the Children's Building for painting, fun and fellowship.
The Care Team is a group of adults who meet each week to pray over prayer concerns & send cards for various occasions. They meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Church Office Conference Room.
Friends & Needles is a group of adults who meet each week to work on various crafts (mostly sewing), with an emphasis on mission. They meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (except 1st Thurs). They meet in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
The Emmie Montegudo Circle is a group of adult women who meet to work together on various missions with fellowship and a meal. They meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
The Widow and Widowers Group is a group of adults who meet for grief support and fellowship. It is led by members of our congregation who have been trained as "Stephen Ministers" (see more info below). They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Youth building, then go to lunch afterwards.
The Men's Group is a group of men who meet each Thursday morning at CC's Coffee House for a book study and Fellowship.
Oakwood Village Fellowship Group is a group of adults who gather the first Sunday of each month for a Worship Service and Communion with residents at Oakwood Village Assisted Living Facility in Zachary, LA.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Our Stephen Ministry is led by Betty Hodges. Contact the church office for more information.
Walk to Emmaus
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15
The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers.
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with the prayerful discernment and invitation from a sponsor. After one accepts this invitation they complete an application. The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God’s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle.
Following the three-day experience, participants are joined in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk with Christ.
Through the formational process of accountable discipleship in small groups and participation in the Emmaus community, each participant’s individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission. Participants are encouraged to find ways to live out their individual call to discipleship in their home, church, and community.
The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others.
Al-Anon
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Al-Anon is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership. We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Our name, Narcotics Anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. Through all of our service efforts and our cooperation with others seeking to help addicts, we strive to reach a day when every addict in the world has an opportunity to experience our message of recovery in his or her own language and culture.
The Movers is a group of older adults who meet on Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. in the Youth Room for Bible lessons, fellowship, prayer and support. They are led by Rev. Harold Babin.
The Seekers is a group of older adults who meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Adult Class room located in the Fellowship Hall. With a team-teaching approach to their Bible class, they use a variety of Bible study resources.
Mary Martha Women's Bible Study is a group of Godly women of all ages who meet periodically throughout the year
to read and discuss various Bible study resources. They share their lives and pray for one another, and also enjoy fellowship & group meals together. When they are in session, they meet on Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
Click & Clack Bible Study is an adult Bible study group who meet for informal discussion where life and scripture intersect. They meet on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Choir Room.
The Art Group is an informal gathering of adults who meet on Tuesdays at 10 AM in the Large Children's room in the Children's Building for painting, fun and fellowship.
The Care Team is a group of adults who meet each week to pray over prayer concerns & send cards for various occasions. They meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m. in the Church Office Conference Room.
Friends & Needles is a group of adults who meet each week to work on various crafts (mostly sewing), with an emphasis on mission. They meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. (except 1st Thurs). They meet in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
The Emmie Montegudo Circle is a group of adult women who meet to work together on various missions with fellowship and a meal. They meet on the 1st Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. in the Large Children's room located in the Children's Building.
The Widow and Widowers Group is a group of adults who meet for grief support and fellowship. It is led by members of our congregation who have been trained as "Stephen Ministers" (see more info below). They meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. in the Youth building, then go to lunch afterwards.
The Men's Group is a group of men who meet each Thursday morning at CC's Coffee House for a book study and Fellowship.
Oakwood Village Fellowship Group is a group of adults who gather the first Sunday of each month for a Worship Service and Communion with residents at Oakwood Village Assisted Living Facility in Zachary, LA.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen Ministers are lay congregation members trained to provide one-to-one care to those experiencing a difficult time in life, such as grief, divorce, job loss, chronic or terminal illness, or relocation. Stephen Ministers come from all walks of life, but they all share a passion for bringing Christ’s love and care to people during a time of need. Our Stephen Ministry is led by Betty Hodges. Contact the church office for more information.
Walk to Emmaus
While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15
The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God’s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers.
The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with the prayerful discernment and invitation from a sponsor. After one accepts this invitation they complete an application. The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God’s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle.
Following the three-day experience, participants are joined in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk with Christ.
Through the formational process of accountable discipleship in small groups and participation in the Emmaus community, each participant’s individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission. Participants are encouraged to find ways to live out their individual call to discipleship in their home, church, and community.
The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others.
Al-Anon
Al‑Anon is a mutual support program for people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking. By sharing common experiences and applying the Al-Anon principles, families and friends of alcoholics can bring positive changes to their individual situations, whether or not the alcoholic admits the existence of a drinking problem or seeks help. Al-Anon is not a religious program and there are no fees or dues to belong to it.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who come together to solve their drinking problem. It doesn’t cost anything to attend A.A. meetings. There are no age or education requirements to participate. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about their drinking problem. A.A.’s primary purpose is to help alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous is a global, community-based organization with a multi-lingual and multicultural membership. We offer recovery from the effects of addiction through working a twelve-step program, including regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers an ongoing support network for addicts who wish to pursue and maintain a drug-free lifestyle. Our name, Narcotics Anonymous, is not meant to imply a focus on any particular drug; NA’s approach makes no distinction between drugs including alcohol. Membership is free, and we have no affiliation with any organizations outside of NA including governments, religions, law enforcement groups, or medical and psychiatric associations. Through all of our service efforts and our cooperation with others seeking to help addicts, we strive to reach a day when every addict in the world has an opportunity to experience our message of recovery in his or her own language and culture.