Fall Studies

We will have new studies start September 15. Details and registrations are being finalized and will be out soon! See below for a peek at what's coming.

Tuesday studies
September 15 - October 13 (session 1) and October 20 - November 17 (session 2)

Mending the Divides: Creative love in a conflicted world
Authors Jon Huckins and Jer Swigart offer a deeply practical and theological rich understanding of our call to be everyday peacemakers. This study will coincide with our fall sermon series "Everyday peacemakers" starting in September. Each week Pastor Mark will lead a discussion on chapters from the book.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM, Sept 15 - Oct 13
Facilitator: Rev. Mark Kimbrough
Book is required for this study - Amazon

The Three Practices: Building equity and inclusion through dialogue and difference
The 3 Practices, created by Jim Henderson and Jim Hancock, provide a framework for crossing the “difference divide” — designed to help individuals engage across differences by fostering curiosity, empathy, and understanding in conversations where perspectives may diverge. Through this course you will practice (1) being unusually curious about others, (2) staying in the room when differences emerge, (3) how to stop comparing my best with your worst. In practice, these three principles are used in 3 Practice Circles to create safe, structured environments for dialogue.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM, Sept 15 - Oct 13
Facilitator: Ben Middleton

Men's Mentoring Group
God never intended for us to walk through life alone. This group is about creating a sacred space where men can drop their guards, share common experiences, and guide one another. We are building a family where we learn to be better sons, husbands, fathers, brothers, and grandfathers.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM, Sept 15 - Oct 13
Facilitator: Derek Spier

For the Common Good: Discovering and using your spiritual gifts
For the Common Good reminds us that the Holy Spirit gives each Christian one or more spiritual gifts to be used for the common good. Through our study together we will discover our own particular gifts and learn to use their gifts to serve others. Through the Spiritual Gifts survey in the book, we will explore 20 distinct spiritual gifts and learn how to apply them for the good of their church, community, and the world.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM, Oct 20 - Nov 10
Facilitator: Kay Psencik (CLM) and Nancy Gorden

Foundations: Four essentials thoughts and practices of United Methodists and Katy First UMC
Foundations is a 4 week study exploring the foundations of United Methodist Theology, Scripture, Katy First Vision and Value, and Leadership and Belonging. This is great introductory class for people new to Katy First, finding their way back into the church, or wanting to refresh on these foundational topics.
When: Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8 PM, Oct 20 - Nov 10
Facilitator: Rev. Mark Kimbrough

Sunday Studies

Disciple II: Invitation to John - starting September 13 at 9:30 AM
Dive in deep through study and discussion with this is an 11 week study through the Gospel of John.
When: Sundays, 9:30 AM, Sep 13 - Nov 22
Facilitators: Rev. Becky and Pat Wallace

New Sunday Morning Group for 30 and 40 somethings
Jump in with a brand new Sunday morning group for 30 and 40 somethings! They will choose their own studies.
When: Sundays, 9 :45 AM, starting August 16 (ongoing)
Facilitators: Mark and Chelsey Croudy

Wellness and Craft Classes

Fall Leaves Glass Art - Saturday October 17, Time TBA
Come join the fun and make your favorite fall leaves and scene out of glass. You will have a beautiful piece of art for your home or for a gift.
Facilitator: Michell Harper

Walk into Wellness @ Peckham Park - Everyday Saturday at 9:00 AM
Join a group of people as they walk around Peckham Park each Saturday!
Facilitator: Whitney Koch

Breast Cancer Support Group - Saturdays at 10 AM
This group is creating a safe, professionally guided community that provides shared peer experiences, relevant medical education, and targeted emotional coping strategies. It balances compassionate listening with practical disease management. Most important we will become a close family who has a shared issue, common experiences, and want to both be supported and support others.
Facilitator: Denise Kosoris

Foundry Gatherings

Once a year, Katy First United Methodist members and attenders gather for our annual Foundry Gathering. This gathering is designed to help train us as a church in areas of leadership, Wesleyan spiritual formation, and church mission/vision. Our next Foundry Gathering will be in August of 2026, and we are so excite to share with you soon the details for it! In the meantime, check out some of the previous year's materials and videos.

Materials and Video from Previous Foundry Gatherings

In August of 2024, our gathering focused on our communal life together as we explored the topics of social holiness, social justice, reading scripture in community, and leading small groups. Though the event has concluded, all materials, notes, slides, and video recaps can be found on our Foundry website or on our Youtube Channel.

2024 WEBSITE