What Are Discipleship Small Groups?
You were made for community.
Finding community in today’s world may be harder than ever. KUMC’s Discipleship Small Groups invite each person to a journey to know, love, and serve God… together. You don’t have to have it all figured out—you can ask hard questions, embrace doubts, and grow alongside others on the same journey.
D-Groups at KUMC are communities of about 5 to 15 people who meet regularly on the journey of becoming committed followers of Jesus. They are built on an intentional journey with the potential to develop deeper relationships. Groups get together regularly to connect, share life, encourage one another, and grow in their faith together. Some groups use material we provide as the basis for discussion, and others choose their own books – but all of them are primarily about building one another up in Christlikeness.
Each group is a little different, and includes discussion, prayer, laughter, maybe a group activity, and encouraging and supporting one another in our faith journey and in all aspects of life. Most groups meet for about 90 minutes – just enough time to truly connect. See the schedules below.
No experience is required to join a D-Group. Groups will talk about the Bible, but there’s no reason to be worried if you are new to faith or if you’ve never studied the Bible before.
To find out more or to connect with a small group, contact Richard Thomas at rthomas@kentmethodist.com – or fill out this online form so we can help find the group that’s the right fit for you! Find A Discipleship Small Group — Kent United Methodist Church
Check out the active groups below:
Discipleship Groups
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. New people are welcome to join!
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This group meets weekly on Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon in Room 21. New people are welcome at any time!
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This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in Room 21. We would love to have you join us!
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This D-Group helps to connect and support parents. We hope this group can be a place where everyone experiences growth in their faith through Bible study and prayer and that it will be a comfortable space where we can share the highs and lows of parenting alongside one another. Please join us!
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Join the New LGBTQ+ & Friends Discipleship Group
Every second Sunday at 11:30 AM, Room 21 in the Quad
Come exactly as you are — no polish required! Whether you're LGBTQ+, an ally, curious, questioning, or just love good people and good conversation, there's a seat at this table for YOU. We'll be reading Radical Love by Patrick S. Cheng.
YES, SNACKS ARE INVOLVED. WE’RE METHODISTS. If you are interested in joining this group, contact us.
Young Adult Small Group
Kent UMC Young Adults – Fall Movie Series: The Chosen
Pastor Jim and Sandra host a Young Adult Small Group on Sunday evenings at their home from September to June. This is a post-high-school discipleship small group for anyone who would like to meet other Christians, learn about following Jesus, share good food at the table, and study what the Bible teaches about how to apprentice your life to Jesus. Join us for worship every Sunday morning at 10 AM. This fall, we’ll be learning the story of Jesus through The Chosen – a movie adaptation of the life of Jesus. Each week we’ll view a new episode. Then over dessert, we’ll discuss what it looks like to follow Jesus in our everyday lives. Friends are always welcome.
Normal schedule:
Bible Study and Dinner at Pastor Jim’s, 6:30 to 8 p.m. most Sundays. Contact us for details.
United Women in Faith Circle Groups
New women are welcome Anytime!
Susanna Wesley Circle:
Susanna Wesley Circle will meet October 18, 2026, at 3 PM on Zoom. We will discuss Chapter One, “On Fire for God,” in this year’s book, Live Faith, Shout Hope, Love One Another: A Study Using Matthew’s Gospel, by M. Kathryn Armistead.
Susanna Wesley Circle is a small group of women who share fellowship, life stories, support, and grow in faith together, meeting formally once a month and informally in between. Susanna Wesley Circle has ties to the district, conference, and national United Women in Faith. Those ties provide further resources for faith development online, at home, and in person. UWF also offers retreats at the district and conference levels and a national assembly every four years. This year’s national assembly in Indiana included a full-day Soul Care Retreat, followed by two days of worship, singing, classes, and workshops. It was truly inspiring!
All women are welcome to join us. For more information, contact us for more information.
Lydia Circle:
You are invited to join the Lydia Circle for lively conversation & Bible study, “Praying with Power,” by Patsy Clairmont, on the third Thursday, September to June, 10 a.m. - noon in Room 20. Contact us for more information.
Let Us Help You Find the Right Small Discipleship Group
Beginning the small group journey with a group can be a powerful experience, and we recommend you give that a shot. However, we know your time, schedule, and preferences don’t always align with our current groups—we’re here to help! Click on this link and fill out the form to let us know a little bit more about you, and we will do our best to pair you with a group.
More Information
Call the church office at (253) 852-3900 or email us below to find the group that's right for you!