Adult Ministry
Our Church has many opportunities for adults to learn and grow. We encourage all adults to be involved in at least one small group ministry to help them connect and to experience spiritual growth. Our small group opportunities are varied and constantly increasing. Some of our regular offerings are listed below, but we encourage you to look at our Bulletin page to see updates on our newest opportunities.
If you would like more information about any aspect of our adult ministries, please contact the church office and our administrative assistant will forward your contact information to the appropriate group leader.
Small Group Bible Study
Book Club
Morning Glories is a women’s group that focuses on a time of community and book study. They are currently studying a book called Life Is Hard, God Is Good, Let’s Dance. This group meets at 10 am in the Community Room on the first Thursday of the month. If you have questions about Morning Glories, contact Marjorie Barr at (865) 604-1230.
“New Perspectives on Parables” with Pastor Tim
Join Pastor Tim for a Wednesday night Bible study series! This series will run through October 30 (we will not meet on October 9 due to Knox County Fall Break). We will meet from 5:30—6:30 pm in the Fellowship Classroom. In each session, we’ll explore one of Jesus’s parables from a fresh perspective, seeking to reveal deeper meanings and relevant applications of these timeless stories. Whether you’re familiar with the parables or exploring them for the first time, we hope to offer fresh insights and a deeper understanding of Jesus’ teachings in this study!
United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women’s Meeting meets the third Thursday of each month in the Community Room at 10:00am. Our main focus is local, district, state and global missions, and our vision is turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world. We have refreshments, do business, have a program, and fellowship and prayer support for those in need.
All the women of the church are invited to join us.
Ebenezer Men’s Club
Ebenezer has an active and vibrant Men’s Club that welcomes men of all ages. The Men’s Club meets the second Sunday of most months at 7:30 am in the Community Room where we have one of the best breakfast spreads you’ll find in Knoxville.
The Men’s Club holds two annual pork barbecues (Spring and Fall), where we cook, prepare, and sell more than 200 Boston Butt pork roasts cooked over hickory coals. Donations collected from the barbecues are used to provide a pork barbecue lunch for the homeless at the Water Angels Ministry. Funds raised from the barbecues are also used to support missions and charities as well as church maintenance and work projects. The Men’s Club is a great group of guys who work hard but have a lot of laughs and fun at the same time. We’re always looking for new members and would love to have you join us for breakfast one Sunday!
Coffee Groups
Women’s Coffee
Ladies, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy each other’s company every Tuesday morning at 10 am in the Community Room!
Men’s Coffee
Men, enjoy your Thursday morning cup of coffee together every Thursday at 9 am in the Annex.
Exercise With Ebenezer
Qigong With Mona
Join Mona Williams-Hayes for free Qigong (Chinese Yoga) lessons on Tuesdays at 11 am in the Fellowship Classroom. Qigong emphasizes restoration and maintenance of health, including balance; it is a gentle, meditative movement class. Mona is currently becoming certified in Form 24 (please note, attendees do not have to learn the forms to participate, they can just follow along with Mona and enjoy the experience). Join Mona for this restorative class!
Yoga With Tammy
Join Tammy McKibben on Mondays for a free weekly yoga class from 6—7 pm on Monday nights. The class will be located in the lobby. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat with you!
Walk and Talk Together
Join us on Wednesdays for WaTT, Walk and Talk Together! This group meets weekly to take a walk, then have lunch together. Like lightbulbs wattages vary, so do individual energy levels, so this group will walk in parks and on paths that encourage various levels of interest and ability, with places to sit and enjoy nature. They hope to “let their lights shine” by sharing experiences and supporting each other in life’s walk. They will meet at the church on Wednesdays at 10:30 am to carpool to a walking location (such as Baxter Gardens or UT Gardens) and then go to lunch.