One of the newer traditions we have at CUMC is going through one of the Gospel accounts during Lent. We went through Luke in 2023, John in 2024, and Mark in 2025. We’re excited to continue this tradition this year by going through The Gospel of Matthew.
While we didn’t plan it this way, it is interesting that now, as we’re seeing a rise of Anti-Semitism in the world, we would be studying the most Jewish of all the Gospel accounts. Matthew was written by a Jew, to Jews, about a Jew…who is the long-awaited Messiah, the King of the world, God-with-us.
The very Jewishness of Jesus is on full display in Matthew. More than the other Gospel accounts, Matthew links Jesus to the story of the Old Testament and presents Jesus as the fulfillment of the promises and prophecies therein. This Jewish Messiah is the light of all nations.
Join us as we dive into The Story of the Messiah in our worship services and table groups this Lenten season. Bookmarks with a reading schedule and access to study notes will be available on Sunday, February 8.
Download Weekly Study Guides
Chapter 1-4
Chapter 5-8
Chapters 9-12
Chapter 13-16
Find a Table Group at Castleton.
Each week, groups across the church meet in homes, at church, at restaurants, and online to grow together in their discipleship journey.
Parts of the year, these groups will all be working through the same material, in line with our worship services. Other times, groups select their own material for conversation and study.
We invite you to stop by any of the following groups anytime.
Sunday Table Groups
Christian Crusaders – 10am in Room 112: This group comprises our “senior saints” and is mixed/co-ed.
Koinonia – 10am in Rm 174: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of mostly retired folks.
Care, Share, & Reflect – 10am in Bride's Room: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of mostly retired folks.
Kingdom Conversations – 10am in Fellowship Hall: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a range of folks from mid-thirties to retired.
Women's Bible Study – 3pm in Room 112: This is an all-ladies group composed of a wide range of ages.
Monday Table Groups
Blind Owl Group – 7pm at Blind Owl Brewery: This is a mixed/co-ed group composed of a wide range of ages from early-thirties to retired.
Tuesday Table Groups
Cafe Connect – 7:00am at Panera: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a mixture of retired and still-working folks.
First Place for Health – 6:30pm meeting in the library. This is a mixed/co-ed group, a little smaller and more intimate, composed of a wide range of ages from thirtes to retired.
Revive – 8:15pm meeting online: This group is mixed/co-ed, and composed mostly of parents (which is why they meet online and after bedtime for kiddos).
Wednesday Table Groups
Sisters in Faith – 8am in Ministries Center Conference Room: As the name suggests, this group is an all-ladies group composed of mostly retired ladies.
Lunch Bunch – 12pm in Legacy Room: This group is mixed/co-ed and composed of a range of folks from late-thirties to retired.
Contact our Director of Discipleship
Whether you have questions about discipleship or faith or would like more information about Table Groups and other opportunities, complete the form below, and Chris Croyts will get back to you shortly.