Most schools provide separate sessions for adults, youth and children. Some schools are sponsored by the conference United Methodist Women and are planned for women only. Schools last from 3 to 5 days. Many are Friday night through Sunday noon. They include classes around chosen study themes, worship, large group gatherings, eating together, meeting new people, sharing faith stories, singing, and other planned activities.
Some conferences sponsor one-day sampler events to introduce the studies.
Most schools are held during the summer, but there are a smattering of fall and winter schools across the country. Comes of Age , and Mission in the 21st Century . Many who come once return. For more specific information on your school of mission, look in your conference newspaper.