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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
Location: A112
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Epic of Eden
When: 11:00am
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Aging Academy
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: 11:00am
Location: A107
Learn More
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Monday

Blanket Ministry
Leader: Sharon Petersen
When: 1:00pm
Where: Quilter’s Cottage (5785 E. 500 S, Whitestown)
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Pickleball (co-ed)
Leader: Keith Smith
When: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11) 
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Mahjong
Leader: Jeanne Davis
When: 7:00pm
Location: Café
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Tuesday

Men’s Bible Study
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: 9:30am
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Women’s Bible Study
Leader: Marilyn Wilson
When: 9:30am
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Bible Project (in person)
Leader: Dave Williamson
When: 6:30pm
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Wednesday

Pickleball (women’s group)
Leader: Diane Cress
When: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
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Bible Project (via Zoom)
Leader: Dave Williamson
When: 6:30pm
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Basketball
Leader: Garrett Hall
When: 8:00pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
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Thursday

Companions In Christ Women’s Group
Leader: Tracey Ortstadt
When: 10:00am
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Pickleball (co-ed)
Leader: Keith Smith
When: 6:00-8:00pm
Where: Gym (enter Door 11)
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Bible Study
Leader: Bob Dralle
When: 7:00pm (C113)
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Friday

Coffee & Conversations
Leader: Tracy Vermillion
When: 9:00am every other week starting 9/11/26
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Saturday

Running Group
Leader: Ken Narva
When: 6:00am
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Mighty Men’s Breakfast
Leader: David Carr
When: Second Saturday, 7:30am
Men’s Breakfast will resume in September 2026
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