By Schedule
We have many classes, studies and lectures that meet on various days throughout the week. Sometimes we need to find classes that fit our already established schedules. Click the days below to view a specific day, or continue scrolling to see all of our groups in schedule order.
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Sundays
Centering Prayer
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 am (Sundays)
Location: Online
Age Range: Intergenerational, 60+
This ancient form of contemplative prayer provides periods of silence for individuals and groups to listen for the holy. Consenting to the presence and action of the Divine in one’s life is a powerful, transformative practice.
Contact Judy Leatherwood Smith at leatherwoodjl@aol.com.
Categories: Sunday, spiritualpractice, groupled
30s & 40s
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: S-102
Age Range: 30s, 40s
We meet each week for fellowship and learning – sometimes we do book studies, sometimes we do a series of Bible lessons, sometimes we just talk about what’s going on in our lives and in the world. Our class is led by our Pastor for Discipleship, Trey Burns. We hope you’ll join us!
Contact Rev. Trey Burns at tburns@stpaulshouston.org
Categories: Sunday, biblestudy, christianliving, currentevents, lecture
Candlelighters
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: hybrid; S-109 and via Zoom
Age Range: 60+
This class enjoys excellent lessons taught by class members and invited presenters. Socials are held regularly. Class members provide support within the class and the church.
Contact Larry Roberts at Roberts.larry@att.net.
Categories: Sunday, biblestudy, christianliving, currentevents, lecture
Circle of Light
Time: 9:45-10:45 am (3rd Sundays)
Location: Sanctuary Building
Age Range: 30s +, women
Join us for a time of inspiration, transformation, and reinvention. We will share spiritual, awareness, mindfulness, and intentionality practices. We will also explore through meditations and creativity exercises. Women are invited to connect with their own inner guidance, creativity, and peace in a supportive community for sharing and growing.
Contact Helen Spaw, MPS at hspaw@stpaulshouston.org.
Categories: Sunday, christianliving, spiritualpractice, gendered, facilitated
Journeys
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: Fellers Room (S-312)
Age Range: 50s, 60s
Thoughtful discussion of a wide range of topics that impact our faith, relationships with God, and relationships with one another. This semester, Rev. Jim Bankston, St. Paul’s Pastor Emeritus, is teaching and leading discussion on the Old and New Testament.
Contact Kyle Frazier at kyle@frazierlawhouston.com.
Categories: Sunday, biblestudy, christianliving, currentevents, lecture
Living Faith
Time: 10 - 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: J-220
Age Range: 40s, 50s
Meet weekly on Sunday mornings for fellowship, thoughtful study, and sometimes snacks. Enjoy studying faith-based topics, engaging in open, lively discussions, and supporting each other along life’s journeys. Family-oriented and adult social events help us connect outside of class.
Contact Leah Barton at leahrachel@gmail.com.
Categories: Sunday, biblestudy, bookstudy, christianliving, currentevents, justice, groupled
Ordinary Life
Time: 9:45 - 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: hybrid; Fondren Hall and Zoom
Age Range: Intergenerational
Engage a lighthearted approach to serious inspiration and motivation, emphasizing living life as it is, not as it “ought to be.” Most classes are lectures by Rev. Dr. Bill Kerley and Holly Hudley. Visit Ordinary Life at www.ordinarylife.org
Contact Bill Kerley at billkerley@mac.com.
Categories: Sunday, christianliving, spiritualpractice, lecture
Point of View
Time: 9:45 – 11 am (Sundays)
Location: J-204
Age Range: Intergenerational
Tackle a wide range of serious topics, often springing from current issues in the news. Contemporary theological perspectives and social justice issues are often discussed. Class lessons are often centered on videos such as the Bill Moyers Faith and Reason series.
Contact Bill Finger at wrfinger2976@msn.com or Chris Newlin chrismnewlin@gmail.com.
Categories: Sunday, christianliving, currentevents, justice, groupled
Roundtable
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: hybrid; S-301 and Zoom
Age Range: 60+
John Feather leads the class through Bible study, connecting the dots between Old and New Testaments with fascinating historical perspective and authority. The class supports the Emergency Aid Coalition and other mission projects. Fellowship activities are held quarterly.
Contact John Munday at jemunday@windstream.net
Categories: Sunday, biblestudy, lecture
Revolving Study Class
Time: 9:30 – 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: hybrid; J-211 & online
Age Range: 50s, 60+
Focusing on Scripture-based studies, as well the writings of classical and contemporary theologians and spiritual writers, is the foundation of the Revolving Study Class. All studies are curriculum based, most lasting 6-8 weeks. While the class consists of a group of core members, visitors are welcome to cycle in if interested in a particular study. The classes are notable for lively, open, engaged, and eclectic participation. Additionally, they meet socially throughout the year. They will begin Kate Bowler’s No Cure for Being Human in mid-September, followed by The Five Missing Books of the Bible, and an advent study by Bro. Albert Holtz.
Contact Mary Linda Portner at mlportner@cs.com.
Categories: Sunday, bookstudy, biblestudy, facilitated, spiritualpractice
Special Studies
Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am (Sundays)
Location: hybrid; J-203 & online
Age Range: 60+
Take an insightful look at religious books and videos as you engage in stimulating open discussions on current issues. Everyone’s viewpoints are welcome and respected. Past studies include The Battle for God by Karen Armstrong and Einstein’s God by NPR radio host Krista Tippett.
Contact Camille Cunningham at camillec9984@yahoo.com.
Categories: Sunday, bookstudy, christianliving, currentevents, justice, groupled
Mondays
Ordinary Life Book Group
Time: 6:30 pm (3rd Mondays)
Location: Rotates among hosts’ homes.
Age Range: 60+
Explore books on spirituality, religious literacy, and social justice.
Contact George Sroka at george.a.sroka@gmail.com.
Categories: Monday, bookstudy, groupled
St. Paul’s Moms
Time: Monthly Social, (Monday)
Location: Restaurant in Rice Village
Age Range: 30s, 40s, 50s, women
Support and relationship building for moms with children of all ages and stages.
Contact Rev. Kate Flint at kflint@stpaulshouston.org.
Categories: Mondays, bookstudy, biblestudy, christianliving, currentevents, justice, parenting, facilitated
Tuesdays
Tuesday Noon Lectionary
Time: Noon - 1 pm (Tuesdays)
Location: hybrid; J-211 and Zoom
Age Range: Intergenerational, 60+
St. Paul’s follows the Revised Common Lectionary in Sunday worship. This group studies the lectionary scriptures for the coming Sunday. Feel free to bring your lunch along! The readings for each week, illuminated by art, are provided on the Sunday worship pages of the website calendar.
Contact Pat Pearson at hlpearson@aol.com.
Categories: Tuesday, lectionary, facilitated
Tuesday Friends
Time: 1 – 2 pm (Tuesdays)
Age Range: 60+
Enjoy book study of various writers and theologians, along with the fellowship of other group members.
Contact Dorothy Conn at jlcdwcbrightstar@aol.com.
Categories: Tuesday, bookstudy, groupled
Chapter One Book Group
Time: 7 pm (3rd Tuesdays)
Location: Online
Age Range: 60+
Discuss a wide range of books that are selected by popular vote! Literary fiction is a particular emphasis. Members of this group also serve as greeters for Brazos Bookstore author events at St. Paul’s. See what is on their schedule here.
Contact Linda Harmes at hblinda@hibit.com.
Categories: Tuesday, bookstudy, groupled
Epworth League Nights
Time: 7 - 8 pm (Tuesdays)
Location: Rotates
Age Range: 20- 39
The new Epworth League is a city-wide inclusive ministry for those in their 20-30’s to provide community, foster discipleship, and equip leaders to love their neighbors and serve the kingdom of God through local United Methodist Churches.
Contact faithformation@stpaulshouston.org.
Follow on Instagram (@epworthleaguehtx)
Categories: Tuesday, biblestudy, christianliving, groupled
Wednesdays
Men’s Lectionary Bible Study
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 am (Wednesdays)
Location: hybrid; S-312 and Zoom
Age Range: Intergenerational, 60+, men
St. Paul’s follows the Revised Common Lectionary in Sunday worship. This group studies the lectionary scriptures for the coming Sunday. “BYOB” (Bring Your Own Biscuit). The readings for each week, illuminated by art, are provided on the Sunday worship pages of the website calendar.
Contact Brad Harmes at bharmes@gmail.com.
Categories: Wednesday, lectionary, gendered, facilitated
Pastors Bible Study
Time: Seasonal, TBD
Location: Zoom Webinar
Age Range: Intergenerational
The Pastors Bible Study is an opportunity for the congregation to join the St. Paul’s pastors as we all critically study different books of the Bible from different perspectives. We have studied Revelation, Ecclesiastes, the book of Amos and more.
Contact faithformation@stpaulshouston.org.
Categories: Wednesday, biblestudy, lecture
Thursdays
Women’s Lectionary Bible Study
Time: 8:30-9:30 am (Thursdays)
Location: Online
Age Range: Intergenerational, 60+, women
St. Paul’s follows the Revised Common Lectionary in Sunday worship. This group studies the lectionary scriptures for the coming Sunday. The readings for each week, illuminated by art, are provided on the Sunday worship pages of the website calendar.
Contact Beverly McMahan at bjmcmah@swbell.net.
Categories: Thursday, lectionary, gendered, facilitated
Sugar Land Sisters
Time: 8:30-10 am (1st Thursdays)
Location: off-campus in Sugar Land
Age Range: Intergenerational, women
Breakfast, prayer, and friendship for women. Hosted in the Sugar Land area- send an email to receive the location address.
Contact Judy Leatherwood Smith at leatherwoodjl@aol.com.
Categories: Thursday, christianliving, gendered, groupled
Primetimers
Time: Usually 10:30 am – Noon (2nd Thursdays)
Location: Fondren Hall or Activity Center & off campus
Age Range: 60+
An activity-based group for senior adults interested in lifelong learning. Programs are presented on cultural, historical, social issues, and local topics of interest, featuring noted experts in these areas... [click to read more]
Contact primetimers@stpaulshouston.org.
Categories: Thursday, currentevents, facilitated
Senior Men’s Breakfast
Time: 9 am (3rd Thursdays)
Location: off-campus IHOP at 2515 SW Freeway 77098
Age Range: 60+, men
Gather each month for a self-pay breakfast and fellowship time. No reservations are required. The IHOP is on the U.S. 59 access road, near Kirby.
Contact Rev. Melinda Owens at mowens@stpaulshouston.org.
Categories: Thursday, christianliving, gendered, groupled
Ordinary Life Women
Time: Noon-2 pm (1st Thursdays)
Location: Online, S-312
Age Range: 60+, women
Grow spiritually, develop a sense of community amongst members, and participate in charitable activities as a group. This began as a part of the Ordinary Life class, but all women are welcome!
Contact Lynn Schroth at lynnmscroth@yahoo.com.
Categories: Thursday, bookstudy, christianliving, currentevents, justice, gendered, groupled
Fridays & Saturdays
No groups are currently meeting on these days.