Small Groups & Classes
At Zionsville UMC, we believe in the power of small groups and classes. These groups read and study together, serve together, play together, and uphold one another in prayer. There are ongoing groups that have been meeting for years as well as newly formed groups that have only recently joined together. There are groups of people covering all different ages and stages of life.
All groups have a host(s) who help organize the group and facilitate conversation. Groups meet in people’s homes, at church, around the city, or at restaurants. They may have specific demographics, such as seniors, couples, young adults, empty nesters, etc. Although most groups are open to all.
We intentionally start new groups twice per year but you can join a group at any time of the year.
Would you like to know more about a group or sign up? Please contact Pastor Ashlea in the church office at 317-873-2623 or via email at abarnett@zumc.org.
Sunday
ZSpa for Women
A welcoming group of ladies of all ages that gather each Sunday at 11:00am to discuss the sermon after the first service. Please join us in the room across from the kitchen!
Leader: Megan Weddle
When: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mere Christianity
Leader: Jim Fleming
When: 11:00am (from September 14-November 30)
Mere Christianity explores the core beliefs of Christianity by providing an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. A brilliant collection, Mere Christianity remains strikingly fresh for the modern reader and at the same time confirms C. S. Lewis’s reputation as one of the leading writers and thinkers of our age.
The book brings together Lewis’ legendary broadcast talks during World War II. Lewis discusses what everyone is curious about: right and wrong, human nature, morality, marriage, sins, forgiveness, faith, hope, generosity, and kindness.
Men’s Movie Night
Leader: Rick Maas
When: Last Sunday of the Month, 4:00pm
Monday
Blanket Ministry
Leader: Sharon Petersen
When: 1:00pm
Where: Quilter’s Cottage (5785 E. 500 S, Whitestown)
Pickleball (co-ed)
Leader: Keith Smith
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
Tuesday
MomCo
MomCo is a non-profit organization that encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus and in partnership with the local church. MomCo — formerly known as MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)—was founded in 1973 when seven women in Colorado invited moms to meet regularly to grow together as women, parents, and leaders, with the ultimate goal of reaching women with the hope of Jesus. Today, the small gathering they called MOPS now extends to 101+ countries, 25 languages, 72,000+ meetings a year and influences over a million moms annually.
Leader: Abigail Pitsilides
When: 9:00am-11:00am
2025-2026 Meeting Dates: 9/9, 9/23, 10/7, 10/21, 11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/16, 1/13/2026, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 3/24, 4/7, 4/21, 5/5, 5/19.
Men’s Bible Study
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: 9:30am
Women’s Bible Study
Leader: Marilyn Wilson
When: 9:30am - 11:30am
Wednesday
Men’s Bible Study
Leader: Rick Maas
When: 8:00am
Where: JJ’s Pancake House (6705 Whitestown Pkwy, Zionsville, IN 46077)
Soulful Book Club
When: 2nd/4th Wednesdays, 10:00am (Bride’s Room)
Leader: Kanene Summers
Pickleball (women’s group)
Leader: Diane Cress
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
The Bible Project: Torah
Leaders: Dave Williamson & Ashlea Barnett
When: 6:30pm (starting October 8 VIA ZOOM)
Join Pastors Dave & Ashlea for a six-week study on the first five books of the Bible, using videos produced by The Bible Project (https://bibleproject.com/). Meets on Wednesday nights beginning Oct 8 and concluding Nov 20. Light daily homework (watch a short animated video and read a related Scripture passage each day). Gain a deeper understanding of how God’s story begins!
Thursday
Companions In Christ Women’s Group
Leader: Ramie Cooney & Tracey Ortstadt
When: 10:00am
Senior Adult Ministries (SAM) Monthly Lunches
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: Second Thursdays, 11:30am
Women’s Surviving Spouses Care Group
Leader: Sharon Petersen (dpete_127@att.net)
When: First Thursday, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pickleball (co-ed)
Leader: Keith Smith
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
Bible Study
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: 7:00pm (C113)
Friday
Saturday
Running Group
Leader: Ken Narva
When: 6:00am
Mighty Men’s Breakfast
Leader: David Carr
When: Second Saturday, 7:30am