Our Programs

All programs are free and held at our International Friends Center:
1205 University Avenue
Columbia, MO, 65201

Easy English Class

Spend an hour speaking English! Repeat sentences to build stories while working on pronunciation, fluency, and intonation with fellow Internationals and your American teacher, Brenda Bolton.

Location: International Friends

Program Dates: August 31 - November 3. No class September 7 or November 23

Mondays, 1:00-2:00pm

English Conversation Groups

Practice speaking English in an authentic way with different topics each week. Ask your culture questions. Attend both groups or just one. Enter through the south doors.

Mondays with Matt and Angela Sherman
Wednesdays with David and Jean Kimberling

Location: International Friends

Program Dates: August 31 - December 2. No class the week of November 23.

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00pm

Knitting with Friends

Whether you want to learn how to knit or crochet or are already working on a project, this welcoming group is here for you! If you’re a beginner we’ll supply your initial tools.

Location: International Friends

Program Dates: September 1 - December 1. No class November 24.

Thursdays 1:00-2:00pm

English Bible Discussion

Join us as we study the Bible and learn how to live out the Christian faith. Improve your English while studying the Bible.

Led by: Karen Smith
Location: International Friends

Program Dates: September 3 - December 3. No class November 26.

Thursdays 6:15-8:15pm

Pizza and Bible Study

We explore the Bible and its relevance today.
After eating pizza together, we split into the small groups below:

Kid’s Bible Club - Grades K-5 with Angie and Debbie
Youth Group - Grades 6-12 with the Farinellas
Adult Bible Studies - Men with Tim, Women with Brenda.

Location: International Friends

Program Dates: September 3 - December 3. No class September 24 or November 26.

Fridays 11:45am-1:15pm

Lunch and Bible Study

Enjoy a homemade American lunch and then study the Bible.

Led by: Tim Bailey
Location: International Friends

Program Dates: September 4 - December 4. No class November 27.