Check Nurture page for links to information on Ladies Day, Ladies of Luminary events, and other occasional activities as they are planned. 

Adult Sunday School Classes

There are three Adult Sunday School classes at Luminary United Methodist Church. Check the Bible Study webpage for more details on these classes.

Special Events

Ladies Day 2021

Ladies Day 2022

Ongoing Adult Activities

Exercise Classes

Pickleball – 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday and Friday a group of active adults, men and women, meet to play pickle ball. Newcomers are welcome. 

Under Consideration – Dance Exercise – 9:30 – 10:30 each Tuesday and Thursday a group of women meet to share the joy of moving to music.  The Zumba class led by Denise Van Norman ended as of March 30, 2023; Plans are underway to begin something new at the same time slot.  

Sewing Circle 

10 a.m. to 12 noon on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month: The Sewing/Quilting Group meets to enjoy doing sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting, embroidery and other handy work as a group activity.  Many of the items are created in support of missions; bring a bag lunch. Contact Joyce Woody at (865) 376-7040 for more information.

Chancel Choir

The Chancel Choir practices Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary.  The choir leads the worship music for the 10:30 a.m. traditional service and also normally performs an anthem during that service.  New participants in the choir are always being sought. The Choir Director, Roxanne Cabrera-Blaine, also teaches music at a local Knox County school.

Monthly Community Potluck Dinner

The potluck dinner is held at 6 pm on the third Wednesday of each month in the Fellowship Hall for good food and fellowship.  This is an opportunity to invite friends and neighbors from the community to share the love and support found at Luminary United Methodist Church.

 Monthly First Saturday Breakfast

The monthly First Saturday breakfasts will continue in 2023 in most months. The free breakfasts are available between 8:30 and 10:30 and are also associated with our monthly first Saturday Clothing Closet sales at $1/item. Everyone in the community is welcome to participate in both events. Check News & Events for possible cancelations due to holidays or other events.