Young Adult Ministry

Connecting Young Adults shaped by community, questioning, and service

Our ministry creates brave space for young adults in their 20’s-mid 30’s to deepen through faith through study, conversation, service, and gatherings that build community. Whether you have called Cincinnati your home all your life or are new to the area, we want to connect with you! 

If you are a person who is working to lean into the ideas that God’s abundant grace is for everyone – community is foundational – social justice is integral to a life of faith – LGBTQ+ people are beloved – Black Lives Matter – you can’t love God without loving others – climate change is real – faith and doubt are not incompatible – this group might be for you! 

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Current Study

Sowing Seeds of Solidarity

at Bean & Barley

Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00PM

Starting January 6th, join us Mondays at Bean & Barley at 6:30 pm for Sowing Seeds of Solidarity, a four-session small group study based on Justice or Just Us? This study invites Christians to acknowledge the reality of racism and our responsibility to oppose it in our own lives and within the church. Together, we’ll deepen our understanding and grow in our commitment to building a more inclusive and anti-racist faith community. Please review the short videos via Amplify Media (instructions below) each week before the session.

Bring a Friend! We encourage you to invite other young adults to join in this meaningful study, and feel free to share this info with anyone who might be interested.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day OFF, but please join us at the MLK March that morning!

Study Schedule

January 13 – Recognizing Dissonance

January 20th – Join us for the MLK Walk, Program, and Lunch starting at 10:30am

Click here for MLK March Sign Up!

January 27 – What is Biblical Justice? 

February 3 – World Turned Upside Down

February 10 – Could it Be Me? 

Access Amplify Media

Amplify Media is a streaming service with an emphasis on Wesleyan perspectives (think Netflix for Christians). Access on any device at any time for free by downloading the Amplify Media App on your Roku or on your personal devices (cell phone, tablet, etc.) from the Apple or Google Apps stores. You can also access Amplify Media from your browser by going to amplifymedia.com

Create your account:

  1. Click here: https://my.amplifymedia.com/amplify
  2. Click the person icon found at the top right of your screen
  3. Select “Enter Access Code” from the drop down menu
  4. Enter code TVSWBP
  5. Enter your name, email, and create a password to create your free membership

Access the Justice or Just Us? Videos:

  • Click on the magifying glass icon to access the search feature
  • Enter Justice or Just Us 
  • Select the Justice or Just Us? study
  • Watch the video for the week (schedule above)
  • Want to find the study again quickly? Click “Add to Watchlist”
  • Access Watchlist from the person icon at the top right of your screen 

Upcoming Study

at Grace on Race St.

1310 Race St.

Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30pm

March 12th - April 16th

This Spring, we’re excited to invite you to join us for a special study on the Enneagram—a powerful tool for self-awareness and personal growth. Instead of meeting at Bean & Barley on Mondays, we’ll be attending a six-week Enneagram deep dive class where we’ll explore the dynamics of stances and triads, how we move in times of stress and security, and the unique gifts each Enneagram type brings to the world. This study is designed to be both enriching and practical, helping you understand more about yourself and others in your life.

Whether you’re just starting with the Enneagram or have some existing knowledge, this class is a welcoming space where you can explore, question, and grow. The class is open to everyone, and it’s completely free! While we encourage you to attend all six sessions to get the most out of the experience, each session stands on its own, so feel free to join in whenever you’re able.

Study Schedule

March 12 – Triads

March 19 – Stances

March 26 – Stress Numbers

April 2 – Security Numbers

April 9 – Fear, Shame, & Anger: Core Emotions for Each Triad

April 16 – Reflection and Going Forward

Young Adult Ministry Team

Rev. Kate Smith

Pastor of Young Adult Ministry

Christina Cotrone

Young Adult Ministry Coordinator

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