CUMC :Adults

There are small groups called Christ Care groups. People gather together to share their life stories and faith journey. They pray for each other and celebrate joys and do ministries together.

Everyone is Invited To Our Christ Care Group

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If you want to socialize, learn more about the Bible, need to stretch-exercise more, learn health tips, want to meet new friends, and reach out in mission, then ChristCare Group welcomes you.

You don't have to be a member of the church, just want to build new relationships.

We normally meet 10:15~12:00 on first and third Fridays each month in Sherrill Hall.

Everyone is welcome.

Try us, you'll like it! Contact Jim McGuire, 935-2077, for further information.

Sisters in Christ

In case you are wondering what that title stands for I will take the time to explain. We are a ChristCare Group which meets the first and third Sundays of the month in Fireside Room., after church at 11:15 to pray to laugh, to lift up each other and support one another, to look at the Bible more closely and apply it to our everyday lives.

We started with ten in our group and over the past year we have lost half of our group, do to moving, death, etc. So we are open to having new people come into our group and enjoy the benefits of what walking with Christ offers. We haven't met regularly through the summer because it is a busy time with vacations, etc.

This is a confidential group, so things are not for everyone to know. Please come join us and be energized through our Lord and Savior. God Bless, ChristCare Leader, Betsy McLeod

Moving Forward

“Moving Forward” is a ChristCare Group, who meets Tuesday’s from 1:30 - 3:00 pm.

For questions or information, please call Karen Morones @685-3917 or Linda Jinks @510-275-4002.

UMW celebrated its 147 year birthday

CUMW honors Elaine de Prosse and Catherine Henslee as Special Mission Recognition recipients.

Jane Lincoln was awarded Gift to Mission.

Gifts in Memory was given for Caroline Doub, Elileen Hager and Jean Warren.

What Is United Methodist Women?

United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women with approximately 800,000 members whose mission is fostering spiritual growth, developing leaders and advocating for justice.

United Methodist Women is the organized group of women in each congregation who study local and global mission issues. The women organized in congregations are referred to as units of United Methodist Women. A unit may have smaller groups referred to as "circles". They respond to what they learn through prayer, service, advocacy and raising funds in response to the needs they encounter locally and abroad.

Here at the Concord United Methodist Church we have two such circles:

Abigail Circle meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10 am

Esther Circle meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 10 am

Anna Circle: If you are interested, call Ann Kung (510)-693-1523 or Elaine deProsse (925) 827-0199.

For more information please contact the following circle chairs:

Linda Jinks (Abigail Circle) 510-275-4002 or email

Elaine Collins (Esther Circle) 672-1211 or email

United Methodist Women's General Meeting

A UMW General Meeting is held, the 3rd Wednesday of each month, at 10 am in Sherrill Hall. It is attended by all UMW circle members and guests are always welcome. The meeting is followed by an "open to all" program and luncheon.

Come join us! We are always reaching out to new members!

Open Door Bible Study

Sunday, 9 am

Open Door Bible Study, Susannah Wesley Room

Disciple Bible Study Group

Wednesday, 7 pm, Fireside Room

Contact Jim McGuire, 935-2077, for further information.

Bible Study

Friday, 6 pm, Sanctuary office

Contact our office for further information.

Vesper Service

Saturday, 6 pm, Chapel

Contact our office for further information.

Stephen Ministry Vision Statement

To develop a team of compassionate, trained

Christian caregivers to serve our congregation

and community. Jesus said, "Take care of my sheep. John 21: 16b"

Contact our Stephen Minister Team Leaders:

Marj Kerr – 925-458-9051 or Karen Morones, 925-685-3917

What Does the Stephen Ministry Series Logo Mean?

The Stephen Series logo consists of a cross and circle together with a broken person and a whole person. The broken person behind the cross symbolizes the brokenness in our lives due to our sin and imperfections. The whole person stands in front of the cross because it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole. The circle symbolizes both the wholeness we receive through Christ and God's unending love for us.

Stephen Ministers Are Trained

Stephen Ministers go through a long period of training and preparations for this special ministry of care and concern. Our Stephen Ministers have trained extensively in such areas as dealing with feelings, crisis intervention, asserting oneself with gentleness and firmness, and numerous other topics dealing with specific aspects of helping people who are experiencing problems in their lives.

Our Stephen Ministers carry on a caring ministry here at CUMC and in the community. They work with people who are experiencing life crises such as hospitalization, retirement, financial setback, loss of a loved one, as well as many other problems people have in living their daily lives. If you believe you could benefit from the care of a Stephen Minister, discuss the matter with Karen Morones, 925-685-3917, who is the Stephen Leader in charge of referrals.

Commissioned Ministers are: Valerie Sergey, John Sergey, Una Hopkins, Jim Hopkins, Suzanne Hargis, Nancy Howser, Linda Billingsley, Linda Jinks, Sue McGuire, Diana Bauer, Diane Rogers, Kathy Evans, Karen Morones, Chuck Morones, Greg Brumley, Harry Burt, Tom Riley, Kimberly Rohrberg, and Cory Simmons.

Confidentiality

It's the cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers don't reveal anything their care receiver says - and don't even tell anyone who their care receiver is. You can be assured that your Stephen Minister will keep quiet about what you share. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister, please call Karen Morones, 925-685-3917, or contact Pastor Lee. You may reach him or any of the other Stephen Leaders through the church office.(925) 685-5260

Who is involved in the Stephen Ministry?

Stephen Leaders are the ones who oversee and direct our Stephen Ministry. They recruit select, train, organize, and supervise our Stephen Ministers. They identify people in need of care, and will match them with a Stephen Minister.

Stephen Ministers are the care givers. They have been through 50 hours of training in Christian care giving, including general topics such as listening, feelings, boundaries, assertiveness, and and using Christian resources in care giving. In addition, their training covers specialized topics such as ministering to the divorced, hospitalized, bereaved, and aging.

Care receivers are the recipients of Stephen Ministers care. They are people from our church or community who are experiencing divorce, grief, loss of a job, loneliness, hospitalization, terminal illness, or any of an endless number of other life difficulties. Stephen Ministers usually meet with their care receivers once a week for about an hour for as long as the care receiver will benefit by the relationship.

D.W.C.N.W.

Diagnosed with Cancer, Now What?

A new small group for cancer patients.

Meets the First and Third Thursdays of the

Month, 6pm -7pm in Susannah Wesley Room

Led by Steve Pierce, 925-518-4447

Abigail Circle Bead Crafts

Mondays at 1:00 pm in the Ross Room

Love jewelry? Then this is the class for you! Laura Moreau has been holding this class for some time now and is always looking for new students.

Drop in any Monday – no need to bring supplies to the first class unless you have a project you need help with.

Please Come Join Us Making Crafts for the UMW Bazaar

Now meeting Mondays at 1:00pm in Sherrill Hall. (Beginning Monday, May 7)

If you are planning on making crafts for the UMW Bazaar which will be on November 3 & 4, 2017, join us every Monday from 1 to 4pm (or for as much time as you can) in Sherrill Hall. There will be a new craft each month with supplies, ready for you to get to work. Monetary donations will be greatly appreciated to pay for the supplies.

March’s craft will be dog/cat treat wreaths.

This will be a time where you can join our monthly craft and/or bring new ideas, work on crafts you already are making, have fellowship with other crafters, and maybe learn something.

Good Timers

The Good Timers are a fun-loving group of adult Christians who meet monthly for lunch and a good time. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday at 12 noon in Sherrill Hall. Bring your own sandwich. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Good Food and Fellowship. Everyone invited, Bring a friend.

Bridge

The Bridge group meets twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings at 7:30pm. The meeting location changes each month as they are held at the home of the host/hostess.

For information please contact Allegra Mills - 672-5552.

Qi Gong Exercise Group

Qi gong, Chi Gung, and Tai Chi is offered every Friday from 9am to 10am in Sherrill Hall. There is no charge and the community is welcome. Different places have different interpretations for these low impact movements. Come check us out.