Keep Connected with Adult Ministry

Sunday

Seekers Adult Sunday School

The Seekers meet on Sunday mornings at 10:50 am in Room 206 of the Education Building. Generally they have short term book or Bible studies.


Together

This group meets on Sunday mornings at 10:50 am in Room 201 of the Education Building and engages in thought provoking book studies

Monday

Betty Fairbanks Circle

What is the Betty Fairbanks Circle? Where are they working to serve in the Name of Christ? Who can join? The BFC has served SGUMC for many years. Their fellowship and donations continually make a difference. This year BFC has given to our children’s program scholarships and the Sewing Seeds of Hope Ministry. It has helped package bags for Operation Christmas Child. We meet the second Monday of each month at 11:30 am. usually in the Fellowship Hall.

Everyone is welcome to join us!


FIRE Men's Group

Meets for dinner, devotion and discussion on the second Monday of every month from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Tuesday

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Shady Grove Prayer Shawl Ministry is composed of ladies who knit and crochet. This ministry can satisfy your creative side while providing shawls for people in need of God’s love and support. For those with a willingness to serve, but can’t knit or crochet, the ladies will teach you and will even provide the supplies to get started. Questions? EMAIL

Wednesday

Coffee and Community

Stop by the Starbucks in Twin Hickory from 8:00-8:45 am to enjoy coffee with others from Shady Grove UMC and our surrounding community. This is a casual time to gather and enjoy the company of others.


G.O. (God's Opportunities)

G.O. meets on Wednesdays at 6:15pm in room 206 of the Education Building. See below for specific information for the current session for a study on the book of John.


Sewing Seeds of Hope

The Sewing Seeds of Hope work on various sewing projects throughout the year, meeting on Wednesday from 12:30-3:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Some projects include walker and wheelchair bags, adult bibs, port pillows and pillowcase dresses and shorts. You can be a vital part of this ministry by sharing items with those that need them; donating materials; and/or helping with the production process.

AMAZON WISHLIST ITEMS


Braiding Bunch

The Braiding Bunch primarily focuses on making jump ropes out of t-shirts for Operation Christmas Child and others. They meet in conjunction with Sewing Seeds of Hope throughout the year on Wednesday from 12:30-3:00 pm in the fellowship hall. Donations of t-shirts, any size, any color, any condition (stained and hole-y work!) as long as it's clean, may be left in the red bin on the porch of the Hope House.


Friday

Women's Bible Study

The Women's Bible Study Group meets Friday mornings from 10:00-11:30 am in Room C-2 of the Chapel Building. Registration with more details available below under special events.


Bridge at the Grove

It’s time to play bridge for the 2025-26 season. All levels welcome. If you have never played the game before and would like to learn how, this is the place for you. You will receive lessons on how to play the game and then practice your skills with others learning how to play better as well as players who have been playing for several years.

REGISTER

Other

Other Small Groups

Various other small groups and classes meet at various times based on the scheduling of those groups typically meeting in six to ten week sessions. You can see additional opportunities below or go to the What's Happening page.

JOY@SGUMC

JOY@SGUMC stands for Just Older Youth at Shady Grove United Methodist Church. After all, isn’t that what our “Seniors” are, an older “youth” group? A group of disciples who are looking to learn more about God, more about themselves and their peers through worship, study, service and fellowship! JOY schedules opportunities on various days throughout the year.


Short Term Classes and Special Events

Sunday Opportunities

Wednesday Night Opportunities

Friday Opportunities

One Time Opportunities