ON-GOING BIBLE STUDIES
Amethyst 
Day: Mondays
Start Time: 9:15am
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: On-going
Leaders: Martha MacDonald
Description: Our unique name comes from a verse in Revelation which says "The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone...and the twelfth was amethyst" (Rev 21:19-20). We chose "Amethyst" as our name because this particular gem is buried deep within a rock, and you actually have to crack the rock open to get to it. Much like mining amethyst, this group LOVES to talk about scripture as a way to continue our growth as modern-day Christians! We will be participating in a variety of Bible study options ranging from 12-week studies to 4-week studies; the majority of which will require daily/weekly scripture reading as preparation for each class discussion. We welcome new members at the start of each new series, and plan to participate in the church-wide Bible studies during Advent and Lent. [Childcare is available.]
Monday Night Bible Study
Day: Mondays
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Room 208, Floris UMC
Duration: On-going
Leaders: Joe Fioramonti & Steve Lowry
Description: We are an on-going "come as you can - come as you are" Bible study. As of 12/17/07 we are in Exodus 16 and are tossing around ideas for what to study next as the group is guided by majority consensus and the Spirit. During the school year we babysit one Monday a month for the Interfaith RISE program at Lake Anne Elementary. [Childcare is available.]
Monday Night Football Fellowship
Day: Mondays
Start Time: 7:45pm
Location: Morgan's Home (Herndon, VA)
Duration: On-going
Leaders: JP & Kerry Morgan
Description: We focus on Bible study and how it applies to our lives today. We encourage discussion from everyone's point of view. Our group comes from many diverse backgrounds with equally as many opinions. We are a caring group that enjoys rich fellowship before and after our study. [Childcare is NOT available.]
Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors
Day: Tuesdays
Start Time: 7:00pm
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: Starts September 18
Leaders: Mary Ann Kral
Description: "In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; and in all things, charity." These great words from United Methodism founder John Wesley tell us we are FREE to discuss and debate: interpretations of the Bible, various paths on the spiritual journey, how our life experience has informed our service in God's world. We will begin with a study of Biblical prophecy by Wesley Seminary's Craig C. Hill "In God's Time: The Bible and the Future." Like to talk about it all? This is the small group for you! [Childcare is available.]
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: On-going
Leaders: Tom Lusco
Description: This exciting study will take us on a round trip journey to ancient times, places and customs through a weekly video and group discussions. A few samples of the Faith Lessons we'll be exploring include The Promised Land - Crossroads of the World (5 weeks); The Life and Ministry of the Messiah (8 weeks); and Walk as Jesus Walked - Making Disciples (5 weeks). There are 7 Faith Lessons in all. You can take the whole study or join each time we start a new session. Filmed on location in Israel by Focus on the Family Films, this unique series brings God's Word to life! [Childcare is available.]
Pastor's Bible Study
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 10:30 - 11:30am, starts September 12
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: Throughout the school year
Leader: Rev. Tom Berlin/Rev. Barbara Miner
Description: The Bible is an ancient, yet profoundly current book that speaks to the issues of our lives and world. This Bible study is designed for those who want to study books of the Bible and draw applications to their daily lives. This year we will pick up in the Gospel of Matthew. The group welcomes newcomers and includes people of all ages. No prior experience with Bible study is required or expected. [Childcare is available.]
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7:00 - 8:30pm
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: On-going, starts September 13
Leader: Adam Dove
Description: TNT is a group for those in their 20s and 30s that offers a weekly Bible study and various social events. The Bible study will focus on extending our relationship with Christ and our Christian community. (Childcare is available.)
BYOBible
Day: Thursdays
Start Time: 7:30pm
Location: Caruso Home
Duration: On-going, starts September 20
Leader: Dave & Vicki Caruso
Description: We invite you to Bring Your Own Bible as we look to God's word for comfort, for growth, for growth in our spiritual lives, and for fellowship. We enjoy each other's companionship on the journey towards full trust in Christ. Come join us! [Childcare is NOT available.]
Friday Lunch Bunch
Day: Fridays
Time: 12:00pm
Location: Floris UMC
Duration: Throughout the school year
Leader: Lindy Navin
Description: Come with or without lunch to study God's word in Christian fellowship. We use books on Christian topics with study guides. On May 9th we will be starting Workbook On Living Prayer, by Maxie Dunnam. Our goal is to be transparent to each other as we live the Christian life together. [Childcare is available.]
Business Minds
Day: Saturdays
Time: 8:30am
Location: Offsite
Duration: On-going
Leaders: Ross & Lydia Deem/Ed Shanahan
Description: Are you an entrepreneurial minded business person who desires to learn from other like-minded business people in an atmosphere of Christian fellowship? If so, then Floris Business Minds may be the small group for you. Our mission is to join like-minded business people, regardless of their organization's size, in an atmosphere in which each can learn from the other. Our meetings take on a variety of formats including business book reviews and topical discussions. [Childcare is NOT available.]