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

Seekers

  • 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: 40+

  • Thoughtful discussion of a wide range of topics that impact our faith, relationships with God, and relationships with one another. Our class is led by Rev. Dr. Jim Bankston, St. Paul’s Pastor Emeritus.

  • 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. Visit Ordinary Life at www.ordinarylife.org

  • Contact Bill Kerley at billkerley@mac.com.

  • Categories: Sunday, christianliving, spiritualpractice, lecture

Roundtable

  • Time: 9:45 – 10:45 am (Sundays)

  • Location: S-301, 3rd floor Sanctuary Building

  • Age Range: 50+

  • A discussion-based exploration of biblical texts to better understand the Bible and its spiritual and theological implications for our contemporarylives. Candid sharing of ideas and questions are encouraged. The class is led by the Rev. Dr. Ted Smith.  Monthly dinners at local restaurants provide fun interaction and promote deeper relationships.

  • Contact John Munday at jemunday@protonmail.com.

  • 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 (4thTuesdays)

  • Location: Online

  • Age Range: 60+

  • Discuss a wide range of books that are selected by popular vote! Literary fiction is a particular emphasis.

  • Contact Linda Harmes at lharmesart@gmail.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 beverlymc221@gmail.com

  • 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.