GROWTH: Strengthening Faith

Church School

Our Church School Staff and Education Committee strive to empower all ages to be transformed in Christ as we explore meaning and mystery in the Bible, engage in ministries of love, justice and witness, and live in inclusive communities of faith shaped and led by the Holy Spirit. Using Seasons of the Spirit, we utilize an educational model with multi-aged classes and programs that includes participation in storytelling, crafts and computer usage. Our Church School is staffed by lead teachers and aides to encourage an environment of fellowship, worship, Christian Education and FUN!

If interested, please contact Rev. KarenFay

Ramos-Young.

Membership Classes

Classes are held at various times during the year in order to provide education about the United Methodist Church. These classes are open to persons seeking membership into the church and for current members as well. The classes teach the religious and doctrinal heritage of the church, its history, and current positions on contemporary issues.

If interested, please contact Rev. Mark Nakagawa.

Ministries with Keiro

The English Service is held on the second Thursday of each month at 3:00 p.m. at the Nursing Home in Lincoln Heights. The Japanese Language Communion and Bible Study is held on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Retirement Home on Boyle Avenue.

If interested, please contact Rev. Mark Nakagawa for the English service or Rev. Richard Kuyama for the Japanese service.

Study Groups

(Japanese Language)

Four active Study Groups meet in Monterey Park at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Satoshi Asato, in Orange County at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shigemitsu Kondo, in Santa Monica at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hasegawa, and in Torrance at the office of Mrs. Nobuko Petersen.

If interested, please contact Rev. Richard Kuyama.

Study Groups

(English Language)

Three study groups share joys and concerns and study spiritual issues. Recent studies included the Ten Commandments, Christian Disciplines (e.g. prayer, worship, and social justice), and the various roles of Jesus (e.g. teacher, healer, and leader). The Eastside group meets every other Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Alhambra area. For those in the Crenshaw area, the Westside group meets every other Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The Breakfast Club

meets once a month on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Leaders are available to help start additional groups.

If interested, please contact Cynthia Nishinaka for the Eastside group, Mary Kurushima or Grace Yamanaka for the Westside group, or Marilyn Nobori for the Breakfast Club.

Sunday Bible Study

(Japanese Language)

This foundational course provides an introduction to the basics of the Bible, theology, and Christian living. The class meets after the Japanese worship service on Sunday from 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

If interested, please contact Rev. Richard Kuyama.

Sunday Bible Study

(English Language)

Bible Study with our Senior Pastor is on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. Rousing discussions relate the Bible passages to the worship experience and to contemporary life.

If interested, please contact Rev. Mark Nakagawa.

Tuesday Bible Study

(English Language)

The Tuesday Bible Study meets from 10:15-11:30 a.m. at Centenary. This Tuesday morning class walks through the books of the Bible in a community of sharing and studying. After class, many stay and have lunch together.

If interested, please contact Sumi Yonemoto.