Adult Ministries
Los Gatos UMC is a spiritual community that provides meaning and inspiration for daily living. We offer a variety of small groups to help adults grow in faith and connect with one another. Whether it is a drop-in class, Bible study, music group or meditative study, we offer a variety of ways for adults to grow in faith. We hope you will join a small group to deepen your connection with God, others and yourself.
Weekly
Chancel Choir
Contact: David Herberg
Faith, Reason & Community
We utilize books and DVDs to discuss challenging questions of faith. We welcome all who would enjoy a lively discussion of faith at any time throughout the year.
Contact: Carole Mateer
Men’s Spirituality Group
This group meets every Monday, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM in the Church Library (Meets September - May)
This men’s group helps each other grow spiritually by learning and using eight daily spiritual practices. These practices are based on the collective wisdom found in Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
Contact: Ed Burling
Twice Monthly
Saturday Morning Men’s Group
Meets bi-weekly, from 8:00am - 9:30am, currently meeting online
This men’s group includes those from all age ranges and walks of life. Our meetings focus on deepening our spiritual life through conversations, sharing and caring. A variety of subjects are discussed and we often take suggestions from group members. The group is open to all, and you are welcome to join us at any time!
Contact: Elwin Stocking
Gift Stitchers
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 12:30- 2:00 pm in the Art Gallery
We are a fellowship and mission group that knits, crochets, or quilts shawls and other accessories to be given to homebound or ill persons and those experiencing major life changes. We welcome people of all levels of experience. Mentors are there to help you.
Contact: Judy Petrokas
Praise Band
This band leads worship every other Sunday and rehearses at 7:30pm on the preceding Thursday
The LGUMC praise band leads worship every other Sunday playing contemporary Christian music. We meet to rehearse at 7:30pm on the Thursday before each Sunday that we play. If you play an instrument such as acoustic or electric guitar, bass, drums, or piano, or if you are a singer, please reach out to praise band leader Ren Geisick and let her know how you’d like to be involved so she can assess your skill level and add you to the schedule.
Contact: Ren Geisick
Monthly
Kindred Spirits Book Club
Meets year round, on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00pm in the Art Gallery
The book each month might be fiction, non-fiction, a best seller or a classic – whatever the group has selected. Members read the book ahead of time and one member facilitates our discussion. Check the Spire each month for a brief description of the upcoming book. If you'd like a bookmark which lists the books we have selected for the year, check in the church office or ask one of the members. Anyone who loves to read and enjoys a lively, informative, and often funny discussion is invited to join us!
Contact: Sharon Armstrong
Circle of Support
Meetings take place at Merrill Gardens on South Winchester Boulevard
The group provides non-judgmental, confidential support and care to those experiencing a variety of life challenges and transitions; for example; illness, death of a loved one, change in employment, residence, financial or family status or concern for a loved one.
Contact: Christina Kapps
United Women in Faith (UWF)
This group meets from September through June.
A long-standing global ministry of the church dedicated to embracing fellowship, providing educational experiences and expanding concepts of mission.
Contact: Christina Kapps