GROUPS AT HARRISON
Some of life’s most meaningful moments happen when people gather around a table, open Scripture together, ask honest questions, pray for one another, and build friendships that last beyond Sunday morning.
Groups are one of the ways those connections take shape at Harrison. Whether you’re looking to explore Scripture, continue the conversation after worship, meet new people, or simply find a place to belong, there’s a place for you.
Everyone is encouraged to participate. If you’re not sure where to begin, we’d love to help you find a group that feels like the right fit.
ADULTS
A variety of ways to learn, connect, pray, and explore faith between worship services.
New This Fall
Scripture • Everyday Faith • Conversation • New This Fall
If you’re looking for a place to get connected at Harrison, this is a great place to begin. This new pastor-led gathering for adults meets during the Sunday School hour for a time of Scripture, meaningful conversation, prayer, and community. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships across a variety of ages, life experiences, and faith backgrounds while exploring how Scripture connects with everyday life.
*New Class Beginning Fall 2026
Scripture • Christian Writings • Encouragement
Gather with other women each Sunday morning to explore Scripture and Christian writings through thoughtful conversation and shared learning. Led by Anita King and Jean Jones, this ongoing group offers encouragement, meaningful relationships, and opportunities to discover new insights together.
Bible Study • Fellowship • Encouragement • Connection
Build meaningful friendships while exploring Scripture together. Led by Mike Kendall, this ongoing Sunday morning group brings men together for conversation, encouragement, and Bible study that connects faith with everyday life.
Contemporary Christian Books • Discussion • Reflection
Explore faith through books that inspire fresh thinking and meaningful conversation. Led by Bruce Solomon, this discussion-based group reads a variety of Christian writings and contemporary spiritual works, using each as a starting point to explore Scripture, share perspectives, and reflect on faith in today’s world.
Prayer • Encouragement • Community
Each Sunday morning, women gather to share life’s joys and challenges, encourage one another, and pray through every season of life. Over time, this ongoing group has built meaningful relationships rooted in friendship, care, and prayer. There’s no advance reading or preparation required, making it easy to participate whenever schedules allow.
Lectionary Scripture • United Methodist Quarterly • Prayer & Discussion
Using the United Methodist Quarterly curriculum, this ongoing class explores the week’s lectionary Scripture through thoughtful conversation, reflection, and prayer. Participants bring decades of life experience that enrich discussions with wisdom, encouragement, and a shared desire to grow in faith together.
CHILDREN & YOUTH
Children and students learn best when they’re engaged, encouraged, and surrounded by caring relationships. Sunday morning groups provide age-appropriate experiences where Bible stories come alive through interactive lessons, creative activities, meaningful conversations, and hands-on learning. Every child and student is invited to explore faith, build friendships, and discover how God’s love connects with everyday life.
Birth – 5 years
Children are welcomed into a safe, caring environment where every Sunday is filled with discovery. Preschoolers experience Bible stories through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, music, crafts, and play, while infants and toddlers receive loving care throughout the morning. Every experience is designed to nurture curiosity, build relationships, and help children discover God’s love in age-appropriate ways.
Kindergarten – 5th grade
Bible stories come to life through hands-on learning and creative experiences. Each Sunday begins with a Bible lesson before children rotate through activities like science, cooking, games, art, and more, helping them connect with Scripture in engaging and memorable ways.
Students Grades 6-12
Students gather each Sunday morning for honest conversations about faith in a relaxed, casual setting. Led by Harrison’s Youth Advisors, discussions may grow out of Sunday’s message, a Bible lesson, or topics that connect faith with everyday life, with games mixed in from time to time. It’s a place to ask questions, share ideas, build friendships, and discover that faith isn’t just something learned on Sunday—it’s something lived every day.
STUDENTS + ADULTS
Continue the conversation beyond Sunday with opportunities to explore Scripture, discuss meaningful topics, ask honest questions, and connect with others. Whether you’re looking for an ongoing Bible study, a book discussion, or a chance to reflect more deeply on Sunday’s message, there’s a group ready to welcome your participation.
Sunday’s Message • Scripture • Questions Welcome
Sunday’s message is just the beginning. Join Pastor Karen each Monday morning to revisit the sermon, explore the Scripture more deeply, and continue the conversation together. Bring your coffee, a Bible, and your questions.
Book-by-Book Study • Acts • Discussion • Weekly Reading
Take a deeper dive into the books of the Bible in this ongoing Monday evening study led by Pastor Kyle. Beginning this fall, the group will explore the Book of Acts through conversation, reflection, and weekly reading. Participants represent a variety of ages, life experiences, and faith backgrounds, making this a great place to ask questions, share insights, and learn together.
5-Week Study • Current Issues • Wesleyan Perspective
Join Pastor Karen for this five-week study of Building Beloved Community: The Courage to Love in the Face of Tyranny, written by the United Methodist Council of Bishops. Drawing on Scripture, Wesleyan theology, and voices from the global church, the book explores how love, courage, and hope can shape faithful responses to today’s challenges and help build stronger communities.
Students • Friendship • Faith
Dinner is served each Sunday evening before students in grades 6–12 gather to strengthen friendships, ask honest questions, and discover how faith connects with everyday life. Youth Group is open to every student, whether you’ve grown up in church or are just checking it out for the first time.
Young Adults • Conversation • Community
Sometimes the most meaningful growth happens through conversation. This twice-monthly gathering brings young adults together to explore life’s questions, reflect on Scripture, and encourage one another through honest discussion and shared experiences. Every gathering creates space for curiosity, connection, and discovering how faith speaks into everyday life.
No matter where you are in your faith journey,
there’s a place for you here.
Questions?
Need help choosing a group?
Contact
info@harrisonchurch.org
704-541-3463
Ready to Join?
Browse the groups above and register online.