Open Groups
Open Groups are opportunities to connect with people in our community through joining together, reading together, laughing together, growing together —whatever you like to do, there's a place for you!
Check out the group descriptions, then let us know your interest using the form below!
FALL OPEN GROUPS 2020
SUNDAY MORNING OPEN
Open Thought | 9:45am | Zoom
An open, thoughtful discussion about faith and spiritual practice in community. This fall we are reading the Janet Wolf’s “Practicing Resurrection: The Gospel of Mark and Radical Discipleship” explores how we can live a life of radical discipleship in addressing social injustice. Wolf examines issues of poverty, gender, race, justice, and equality with the book of Mark as our guiding text. Everyone is welcome!
SUNDAYS FUMC DENTON
New Horizons | 9:30am | Zoom
A mixture of singles and married adults, 50s-70s, discussing a wide variety of spiritual, social, political, and personal issues in a loosely-structured and realized environment.
Kids’ Sunday School | fumcdenton.com/kids
Each week, kids visit different workshops in art, cooking, drama, science, and games that helps them connect Bible stories to everyday life.
Youth | Sundays | 7pm | Zoom
All students grades 6-12 are invited to join the Youth group on Sundays at 7 and Wednesdays at 6:30 this fall. All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Sign up for updates at fumcdenton.com/youth.
MONDAY NIGHTS
Open Book Club | Every Other Monday | 8pm | Zoom
We're a group of people who cares deeply about people, justice, and seek to find truth in literature. We are currently studying African American Literature with our co-facilitators, Pamela Sanders and Krystal Stroud. You don't need any qualifications to be part of this group, just an open mind and a love of stories. We meet every other week to discuss what we've read and how it's impacted us. May we be transformed by these stories together!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227985795315190/
Pub Theology | 4th Mondays | Zoom
Do you question things a lot and then ask questions about your questions? Is existentialism a way of life for you? Do you enjoy drinking and diving deep into life's hardest theological quandaries? Then this group is for you! https://www.facebook.com/groups/518867315332351/
TUESDAYS
More Open | Tuesdays | 7pm | Zoom
Looking for more? Gather with the great people of the Open Community to talk about Open’s theme for the week and its connection with our lives — discuss a little fuller, connect a little deeper, and get More Open with each other. Hosted by Lisa Benton-Nielsen.
WEDNESDAYS
Real Talk Y’all | 1st Wednesdays, Monthly| 8pm | Zoom
Want to talk about real stuff that you don't always get to talk about in a faith community? Join us for a safe conversation about your real questions. Together we have an amazing, uplifting and informative time talking real talk!
Game Night | 3rd Wednesdays, Monthly | 8pm | Zoom
Join your Open family for a fun game night on Zoom. We'll gather, check-in, then play a super fun crowd game together. Hilarity, hijinx, and even some honest to goodness real talk will ensue!
Youth | Wednesdays | 6:30 pm | Zoom
All students grades 6-12 are invited to join the Youth group on Sundays at 7 and Wednesdays at 6:30 this fall. All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Sign up for updates at fumcdenton.com/youth.
THURSDAYS
Open Moms | Thursdays, Bimonthly | 8pm | Zoom
Join other Open moms for a weekly opportunity to laugh, grow, share, and find strength and moxie together in community.
Reservoir Bible Study | Thursdays | 7 pm | Sept 24-Nov 12 | Zoom
The Reservoir is an accessible weekday devotional for renewal and growth in Jesus. It covers foundational questions—What is spiritual formation? What is my picture of God? What is my picture of myself? We’ll do orientations on 9/10, 9/15 to introduce the material and ourselves and make a plan book distribution (books have already been purchased by Glow by Open). This group will be led by Rev. Kake Nations.
VARIOUS TIMES
Glow By Open | Various | Zoom
An inclusive gathering that’s led by our LGBTQIA+ community. We’ll share our giftedness, explore spirituality + creativity, and make connections in a safe and affirming space. Check out the Reservior spiritual study for weekly gatherings! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2629892140395799