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Intentional faith development is a core value at Burke. 



We encourage everyone who attends BUMC to be intentionally seeking to know God better through Bible study, individual and group study, and spiritual conversation. We offer learning opportunities for everyone from our youngest to our older members. 

 

This year's Sunday morning schedule includes worship at 9:30 AM with a Sunday School hour following, beginning at 10:30 AM. We hope this Dedicated Sunday School hour will allow for everyone- no matter your age- to have an opportunity to be a part of worship and be a part of a class in which you learn and grow your faith! We also have small groups throughout the week. Use the links below to find a class that works for you!

Adult Education:

We believe in learning and growing in our faith in community here at BUMC. We have a new round of adult education classes starting at different points throughout the year and would love for you to choose the one that fits your schedule/interests the best. Questions? Contact Rev. Evelyn Archer-Taminger for more details or to get connected with a group's leader.

Short Term Classes:

Short-Term Sunday Morning Class: Practical Prayer

A Practical Prayer Class will begin on January 19 - February 16, 2025, at 10:30am in the Upper Room Classroom.  Join us for this opportunity as we examine the fundamentals and essential qualities of prayer and provide a framework for developing your own plan.  We will use a workbook, available at church, to guide us in this beautiful work about prayer.  Join us as we explore how to develop a more consistent, meaningful prayer life to carry you through the joys and challenges of life as this the new year begins. Taught by Rev. Judy Fender.

Ongoing/Long Term Classes:

HOPE Small Group: 

HOPE adult small group participants (HOPEFuls) will continue their Winter 2025 study using Walter Brueggemann’s book, “Deliver Us: Salvation and the Liberating God of the Bible”. During February 2025, HOPEFuls will read and discuss, Part Three: Further Instructions on Well Being, Chapters 6, 7, 8 and Part Four: The Ongoing Imagination of Liberation, Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12.  This study is scheduled to be completed no later than March 2, 2025. 

✔️ Facilitated by Audrey Romasco, assisted by Frank Marlow

📍Sundays at 10:30 AM (gathering at 10:30 am, lesson starting at 10:45 am), Discipleship Room and online

GIFT Small Group: 

This February, Gift will finish their study "Poverty in the Promised Land" by Walter Brueggemann. Following this book, they will read “From Judgment to Hope,” also by Walter Brueggemann. Learn more about their upcoming study here

✔️ Facilitated by Ken Robison

📍 Sundays at 10:30 AM in The Grace and Peace Room

Women in Study (WIS):

Women In Study will continue reading "Revival" by Adam Hamilton throughout the month of February. On February 27 at 10 am, they will host an Accessory Exchange. All are invited to bring several items that are ready to see a new home. Any woman interested in expanding their faith through studying the Bible is welcome! 

✔️ Facilitated by Roz Hoagland

📍 Thursdays at 10 AM-11:30 am on Zoom

Men's Fellowship Group: 

Men's Fellowship is currently using the Amplify Great Courses study "Understanding the New Testament". This course explores The New Testament as the canonical root of Christian history and theology and also as a paradox, because this single "book" is comprised of 27 different books by more than a dozen authors, each of whom has a different perspective and is responding to a different set of historical circumstances. This group meets each 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:30-9:00 pm both on Zoom and in the Covenant Room (hybrid meeting, feel free to attend in person or online)!

✔️ Facilitated by Tom Jaeger

📍 Meets each 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 7:30-9:00 pm both on Zoom and in the Covenant Room (hybrid meeting, feel free to attend in person or online!)

Tuesday Morning Small Group:

The Tuesday Morning Class is currently reading "The Message of Jesus: Words that Changed the World" by Adam Hamilton. In this six-week study, pastor and best-selling author Adam Hamilton explores six of the most important themes in Jesus's teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today. The book will explore Jesus’s preaching on the Kingdom of God, the Sermon on the Mount, the parables, the “I am” sayings in John, and more. Jesus's message is not only life-changing, but world-changing. Contact Kathy Nash for the zoom link.

✔️ Facilitated by Kathy Nash

📍 Tuesdays at 10 AM on Zoom, link will be emailed to participants

Parent Fellowship:

Parents Fellowship is a conversation-based group of parents of Pre K and school age children. Each week, parents meet to discuss the themes brought up during the worship service, as well as check in with one another. No home reading is required. Parents Fellowship meets at 10:30am on Sundays in The Covenant Room. New people are always welcome!

✔️ Facilitated by Rev. Jason Snow

📍 Sundays at 10:30 am in The Covenant Room

Disciple 2:

Leader Mike Sawin is leading this 24-week class on Mondays at 7 pm in the Discipleship Room. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World is the second study in the four-phase Disciple program and is prepared for those who are graduates of Disciple: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study.
 

This study proclaims the transforming power of Scripture while teaching Bible study skills that take participants deeper into the Scripture. The importance of keeping Bible study related to witness is reinforced while participants are encouraged to practice spiritual disciplines arising out of Scripture for the purpose of changing habits and transforming lives. The study also emphasizes the rhythm of coming to God and going for God, of being in the Word and in the world individually and corporately. This study understands the growing Christian as under discipline in community and in ministry to the world. Disciple: Into the Word Into the World approaches all experiences of life as opportunities for faithful witness and service.

✔️ Facilitated by Mike Sawin

📍 Mondays at 7 pm in The Discipleship Room

Past Events

LEARN Livestreams:

November 7, 2021: Nevertheless She Preached

We were so grateful to Rev. Dr. Margaret Kutz for her wonderful book talk highlighting two influential women in the Methodist movement on November 7, 2021. If you missed the event, you can check out the video livestream! There are some buffering issues, but hopefully that won't hinder your ability to watch and learn with us. Keep an eye out for more LEARN events coming soon!

February 27, 2022: Sacred Voices

Author and poet Sherri Waas Shunfenthal gave a presentation on a collection of poetry she wrote called "Sacred Voices: Women of Genesis Speak". Her poems are written from these ancient women's points of view, and her words reflect their joy, their pain, and their relationship with the Lord. Sherri, a Jewish woman herself, examines these women's stories with reverence and care. 

Kids/Youth

Children & Youth:

We believe it's important for children and youth to LEARN in ways that is fun and developmentally appropriate! We invite you to visit our children and youth pages using the links below to find the current opportunities for your children and youth to LEARN in community!

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More Opportunities to LEARN:

AMPLIFY

SAFE SANCTUARIES

Amplify is a digital platform you can subscribe to for FREE! It is full of video teaching, conversation, and devotionals from Methodist & Wesleyan teachers for all ages. One member said it was her new NETFLIX!

 

You can use the Burke UMC Access Code, which is WHBLZG.

Burke United Methodist takes seriously the responsibility of protecting all of God's children. All of our staff and volunteers are trained using our Safe Sanctuaries policy.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Learning can happen in community and individually. If you are looking for ways to dive into your faith and expand on certain topics you're interested in, there are some courses and resources that can help guide your learning. 

Have questions about our LEARN ministries? Reach out to Rev. Evelyn Archer-Taminger!

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Come see us at 6200 Burke Centre Parkway Burke, VA  22015!

703.250.6100

In-Person and Online Worship: Sundays at 9:30 am

Church Office Hours: 9 am-3 pm (Monday-Friday)

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