SMALL GROUP COMMUNITIES
Develop close friendships, grow spiritually and experience life together.

Shandon has a variety of ongoing small group communities that meet at various times and locations.

ADULTS IN ACTION
Fun, social and inspiring activities for adults of all ages. This group enjoys weekly activities and lunch as well as a variety of day trips around the city and close by and not too far away overnight trips for food, fun and entertainment. For information, contact Karen Daves at kdaves@shandon-umc.org or Allen Wolfe at awolfe@shandon-umc.org or 256-8383, ext. 113 or 111.

GAP: GRADUATES AND PROFESSIONALS
Geared for young adults, 20s-30s, single or married without kids seeking to join a community of people in similar places with similar needs, the strongest being the desire to network and find a spiritual place to grow. This group “minds the gap” between youth and adulthood. They spend time together in Sunday night Bible study, social gatherings, and service projects while sharing ideas, food, fellowship, and learning. Their goals are to grow in the knowledge and love of God, figure out how to live out the teachings of Jesus in our world today, to serve humanity, and to grow together as a church family. For information, contact Julie Songer Belman at 256-8383, ext. 102 or jsongerbelman@shandon-umc.org

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN
An organization committed to relieving suffering and improving quality of life – with nearly 1 million members. Shandon’s UMW is a community of women of all ages with many gifts. Through participation in its eight circles, general meetings, prayer, action, study, gifts, and service their focus is to grow in Christ, support and nuture each other, and care for others through local and global missions of the church. For information, contact UMW President Lyn Anne Knudsen through the church office at 256-8383 or office@shandon-umc.org.Find out more information about Shandon’s United Methodist Women.

MEN’S MINISTRY
A comprehensive program designed to meet the spiritual, social and missional needs of men.
Men’s Ministry offers study, service, and social activities specifically for men of all ages and its primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men and in all of their relationships. Activities and programs are many facetted and inspire individuals to dig deeper for spiritual growth. For information, contact 256-8383 or office@shandon-umc.org.

GREEN TEAM
Responding to our call to be faithful stewards of God’s creation. The United Methodist Social Principles states “All creation is the Lord’s, and…God has granted us stewardship of creation.” Shandon’s Green Team is dedicated to caring for our environment. The team regularly accesses the green needs of the church campus, sponsors educational programs to promote green awareness, highlights green actions in the newsletter, and sponsors green activities at church-wide events. For information, contact Anne Cox at 256-8383, ext. 115 or acox@shandon-umc.org.

SHANDON BOOK CLUB
The Shandon Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in Bruner 221. If you enjoy interesting conversation and sharing viewpoints, the stories and characters in books always provide great subject matter. Our faith and beliefs can easily enter the discussions. The books are in a broad range and chosen six months out at Book Club regular meetings.  To be on the Book Club mailing list, contact Anne Cox at 256-8383, ext. 115 or acox@shandon-umc.org.

Examples of books: Nine Part of Desire, by Geraldine Brooks, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, by Mark Haddon, Have a Little Faith, by Mitch Albom, Have a Little Faith, by Mitch Albom, The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, Caleb's Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks, Heaven is For Real, by Todd Burpo

Shandon Book Club Purpose:
- To get to know other people and build relationships
- To have exposure to different ideas and points of view, in a climate of tolerance and acceptance

SUNDAY SCHOOL
Base camp for deep friendships and where faith comes alive. Find out more.

CHOIRS AND MUSIC AND ARTS
Building the body of Christ through God’s creative gifts. Find out more.

SMY REAL FOR TEENS
Find REAL friends and have REAL fun, ask REAL questions and get REAL answers, share REAL ideas, have a REAL voice and make a REAL difference. Get SMY REAL. Find out more.

FAITH EXPLORERS FOR CHILDREN
Offering children a path through the world that’s lined with Christian values of faith, hope, charity and love. They’ll discover exciting, engaging and meaningful activities to shape, mold and guide them on their spiritual journey forward. Find out more.