At Ashland UMC, Sunday School is an important part of learning about God and getting to know others on their faith journey. Each class is unique in membership, study materials and mission project(s). Ashland UMC is a mission-focused congregation and classes are encouraged to participate in mission initiatives both within and beyond the church.
Adult classes examine and explore Bible-based literature to guide their spiritual journey and inspire their daily lives. A number of classes are available and are listed below along with the location, age range, curriculum, missions focus and social functions for each.
Cornerstone Room 121 Ages 50's - 80's couples & singles
Our current study is 24 Hours That Changed the World by Adam Hamilton – We have teacher-led discussions.
We support Epworth Children’s Home and Water Mission. We enjoy covered dish meals at members’ homes.
Faithwalkers Room 111 Ages 30's - 50's
Currently, we are studying Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster.
We support Salkehatchie (Columbia Camp and Winyah Bay Camp) and help provide school supplies for Seven Oaks Elementary School. We have occasional social gatherings.
Friendship Room 138/Zoom Ages 50+
We have contemporary lessons taught by a revolving group of class members using materials from authors such as Adam Hamilton, Max Lucado and Matt Rawle with occasional special lessons taught by Rev. Bob Borom.
We support Red Bird Mission, Salkehatchie, Sharing God’s Love, Family Promise and Oliver Gospel Mission.
We have an annual Christmas party, mystery weekends, class dinners and ice cream socials.
Good News Room 125/Zoom Ages 50 +
We use the Standard Lesson Plan (Variety of Old and New Testament Books). We support Epworth Children’s Home and Family Promise. We enjoy a Spring social, a Christmas party and covered-dish breakfasts.
Marys & Marthas Room 119 Women 50+
We are a small group of women offering support & encouragement to one another. We currently study a series on forgiveness, which often becomes a lead-in to personal discussions.
We actively support all missions of the church and volunteer our time and resources to various church-sponsored events.
We enjoy breakfast at Panera’s and meals at members’ houses.
New Beginnings Room 122/Zoom All ages
We are presently studying “Real Housewives of the Bible”. Our class has a teacher each week, but we are mostly a discussion group. Everyone participates.
Our main mission this year is “Backpacks for the Homeless”. We work with several other churches and a Girl Scout troop to collect & fill used backpacks with toiletries, food & books to give to the homeless to replace plastic bags they currently use. Because of the pandemic we have not had any socials this year.
Salt & Light Room 129 All ages from senior high to senior adults welcome
Our teaching focuses on an in-depth, verse-by-verse study of books of the Bible that is both exegetical and expositional. Theological topics are also covered to cultivate a comprehensive understanding of scripture. Questions and discussion are encouraged. We are a new class and have not determined class missions yet. We fellowship over meals and celebrations.
Searchers Room 127 Older adults
We are discussion focused, using materials from authors such as Marcus Borg, Adam Hamilton and Brian McLaren.
We support Ashland’s Blessing Box, Family Promise, Sharing God’s Love, Killingsworth and Harvest Hope.
We enjoy shared meals in various settings.
