NEXT STEPS
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NEXT STEPS AT COKESBURY, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON OUR UPCOMING NEXT STEPS VIRTUAL MEETING, PLEASE EMAIL JILL STUCKEY.
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TEACHING GROUPS
Teaching Groups are groups led by a facilitator and are offered throughout the week. New groups begin soon! Please see cokesbury.tv/Adults for a complete listing. Regular Teaching Group offerings include Financial Peace University, Marriage Workshop, and various Bible studies.
SMALL GROUPS
A Small Group gathers weekly outside the normal structure of weekend worship experiences to create a community that points to Jesus.
- Adults – Men’s Groups, Women’s Groups, Mixed Groups, and Couples Groups available. Let us know if you’re interested in joining a Small Group.
- Cokesbury Kids – Check out preschool and elementary Wednesday Night information at cokesbury.tv/kids.
- Cokesbury Students – High school (9th-12th grades) small groups meet throughout the week. Middle School (7th-8th grades) & 56 (5th-6th grades) meet on Wednesday nights. Be sure to check cokesbury.tv/students to learn more.
JOIN COKESBURY
If you want to learn more about what it means to join Cokesbury Church, please email Jill Stuckey.
BAPTISM
At Cokesbury we talk a lot about finding your Next Step. If your Next Step is to be baptized, please email Jill Stuckey or Learn more about being baptized here.
SPIRITUAL GIFTS
Spiritual Gifts are abilities that God equips us with “to love others into a relationship with Jesus.”
Each one of us is important to the mission God has for Cokesbury, so we encourage you to find out more about how God has gifted you. Here are a couple ways to explore our gifts.
- One way is to simply ask a few people who know you well what they feel your strengths are. Take that knowledge and begin to talk to God about it. Serve in some different areas and find out if serving there brings life to you.
- A second way is to do an online gifts assessment. There are many available on the internet, but a good place to start is http://www.umc.org/what-we-believe/spiritual-gifts-online-assessment. The 21 question survey which will identify your strongest gifts. The UMC website also gives detailed information about Spiritual Gifts.
SMALL GROUPS
At Cokesbury, we believe that God designed us to be in community with him, with other Christians, and with the world. For us, Small Groups provide that community. When you commit to being a part of a Small Group, it won’t be long before you realize that life really is better together.
Small Groups invite us into deeper conversations and relationships with others who want to know and follow Jesus. Groups of up to 12 people gather weekly, currently using an online platform, outside the normal structure of weekend worship.
We form new Small Groups periodically throughout the year. Use the link below to register to receive an email when new Groups will launch.
REGISTER NOW TO RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT UPCOMING GROUPS
TEACHING GROUPS
Teaching groups are led by a facilitator. Groups gather to learn through Biblically-based study and class discussion. These groups meet during the week or on Sunday. All Teaching Groups are currently meeting virtually.
When you join a group via the registration links, you will receive a confirmation email that will give you all the details you need in order to participate. Contact Mary Lou Sokolow at mlsokolow@cokesbury.tv or 865-246-0438 if you need assistance.
FOR EVERYONE
Flourish: Practices for Spiritual Growth - Flourish is a new year-long Teaching Group designed to help us learn and flourish in our relationship with God. Each month, beginning in February, Charles Maynard will share a short video that introduces the practice that we will consider for the month. We will also have a monthly Zoom discussion group, and reading assignments. We will be referring to our bibles and to the book Celebration of Discipline – The Path to Spiritual Growth by Richard J. Foster.
This group will continue throughout 2021.
To be a part of this group, purchase the Foster book from your favorite bookseller and register here to receive the monthly videos and links for the Zoom group discussions. Discussion groups will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at noon and the last Wednesday of each month at 7:45 pm.
Monday Evenings at 6:30 pm The Gospel of Matthew facilitated by Mark Wilson.
My Marriage Matters - All relationships require communication and care, the relationship with our spouse, is no different, in fact it is one of the most important relationships we will ever have. Join this Email Group to receive weekly emails of creative date night ideas (even in the midst of a pandemic), tips for communication, and links to resources from relationship specialists.
FOR WOMEN
Subscribe to our Women's Ministry Updates for all the details or to join a specific group.
Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by Bishop Michael Curry (known for officiating the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan) facilitated by Linda McLaughlin and Debbie Ailey Wednesday mornings starting January 13th from 10:30 - 11:30 via Zoom. Purchase the book at your favorite bookstore.
Armor of God by Priscilla Shirer, facilitated by Nancy Hamilton will begin January 11th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. All day, every day, an invisible war rages around you. This study will help you to be strong in the Lord, helping you to develop a strategy to put the enemy back in his place and for you to suit up, stand firm, and secure victory in your life.
FOR MEN
Monday Mornings at 7 am Brent Ronald uses the Discussion Guide found on the Cokesbury App to discuss the weekend’s message. Viewing the weekend's message is not required.
Wednesday Evenings at 7 pm facilitated by Bob Goodson
Second Thursday of the Month at 8 am Monthly Men's Prayer Breakfast is meeting virtually via Zoom.
DIGITAL CONTENT
New for 2021!
My Marriage Matters - All relationships require communication and care, the relationship with our spouse, is no different, in fact it is one of the most important relationships we will ever have. Join this Email Group to receive weekly emails of creative date night ideas (even in the midst of a pandemic), tips for communication, and links to resources from relationship specialists.
Daily Bible Reading Plan – Start your day with a short reading from the Bible and an "apply it" question or topic to consider. Emails are delivered each morning and readings correspond with weekend sermons, when possible.
Digital Resources from previous Virtual Groups are available for group or personal use at any time. Available resources include Love Knoxville Neighboring Experience, Bible 101, Meeting Jesus, and Listening Through Lent. Find them here.
GROUP SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Serving together as a group makes an impact on our world, but it also draws you closer as a group. Shared experiences like serving are invaluable in group life. The documents below outline great ways to serve together and feature some of our community partners. You’ll find everything you need to get started right here.
CONTACT THE GROUPS TEAM
Have a question about our groups ministries? Want to get involved in one of the groups listed here? We'd love to hear from you!
Mary Lou Sokolow | Adult Ministries
Email Mary Lou
(865) 246-0438
Jill Stuckey| Next Steps
Email Jill
(865) 246-0435
CONTACT US
MAILING ADDRESS:
9919 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
Office Hours:
Our office is currently being staffed Monday through Thursday, 9 am to 3:30 pm. You are always welcome to contact us via email or phone.
Email Us
(865) 693-0353
