Connection Groups
Connection Groups are for people who want to get to know other CHUMites at a deeper level. Connection groups will meet monthly on a variable schedule. Our LGBTQ family is welcome in any group, not just the LGBTQ+ group. Click the link below for more information and to sign up for a group.
18+ Group
Facilitators: Kati and Justin Ralph
30+ Group
Facilitators: Brian and Brenda Johnson
(Childcare will be available for this group)
40+ Group
Facilitators: Jill Sander-Chali and Kalaba Chali
LGBTQ+ Group
Facilitators: William Brantley and Nick Debelak
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TO SIGN UP FOR A CONNECTION GROUP
Activity or Study Groups
These groups are for people who want to get together and do an activity or study a book that everyone enjoys! Sign up for these groups by contacting the leader directly.
13 Point Pitch Group
This is a card game that is played by 4 to 5 people per table. Two or more tables can be playing simultaneously. The goal is to get to 52 points. No gambling is involved. Meeting dates and frequency
will be determined by the group!
Contact: Pat Rogers • randyrog@sbcglobal.net
Scrabble Group
Up to 4 people can play per board. The focus is taking tiles you randomly draw and making them into words on the board. Whoever gets the most points wins. Meeting dates and frequency will be determined by the group!
Contact: Pat Rogers • randyrog@sbcglobal.net
Bible Study: Images of God
This Bible study meets weekly Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-3:00 pm during the academic year.
Contact: Pastor Jill • jill.sander-chali@collegehillumc.org
TGIF
The TGIF group meets weekly to go out to dinner on Friday nights at 6 pm!
Contact: Janice Rich • (316) 312-4029
Faith Sisters’ Book Club
A small group for women who enjoy reading and conversation.
Contact: Melissa Ross • mel5472@yahoo.com
Women’s Small Group with Pastor Jill and Pastor Brenda
This small group for women will read the book I Am Here: Six Postures of Prayer by Kalyn Falk, MA. Group time will include embodiment of the prayer postures, discussion of the chapter, and time to share prayer requests. 3rd Sunday of the month, September through May • 2:00–3:30 p.m. in the Study
Contact: Pastor Jill • jill.sander-chali@collegehillumc.org
ROMEO’s | Retired Old Men Eating Out
Breakfast, food, and fellowship at Spears Restaurant on West Maple. All men are welcome!
Thursdays at 7:30 a.m.
Contact: Church Office • office@collegehillumc.org
Zoom Journaling and Doodle Group
Hang out on the CHUM Zoom line with Pastor Bev. Learn and share doodling and journaling suggestions and swap favorite ideas. Listen to music. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 8:30–9:30 a.m. beginning on Wednesday, September 30 and ending with a hot tea and cider Advent journaling event (in person optional) on Wednesday, December 2. The group will not meet October 28 or November 25.
Wednesdays September 30 to December 2 • 8:30-9:30 am on Zoom
Contact: Pastor Bev • bev.baumgartner@collegehillumc.org
Wednesday Nights at the Hill
Short term classes that meet on Wednesday nights. This session features Kids Connection, Youth Connection, Bible Study: The Gospel of John, and The History of Methodism in Kansas.
Wednesdays September 30 to November 4 • 6:00-7:00 pm at church
Contact: Pastor Jill • jill.sander-chali@collegehillumc.org
CHUM Women’s Group
A group centered on service, community outreach, and friendship.
Contact: Shirley Schmidt • nc2dancer@gmail.com
Brewed Awakening
Join us every second Saturday at a different coffee shop for fun and conversation.
Any and all are welcome.
October 10, 2026 - Riverside Bohemian, 1144
Bitting St.
November 14, 2026 - Reverie Coffee Roasters, 2202 E. Douglas Ave.
December 12, 2026 - Greater Grounds, 922 E. Douglas
Contact: Brian Sutton • brian.sutton@collegehillumc.org
Dinners for Eight D48
Small groups of eight people meet in a home to share food and fellowship.
You may host or participate as often as you like.
Contact: Pat Rogers • randyrog@sbcglobal.net
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAC28ABF94-63439202-dinner