Opportunities to Connect & Serve
Want to Make Our Church a Great Place to Be?
We are looking for people to help with Sunday morning responsibilities—greeting, music, prayer, offering, altar preparation, live-stream, PowerPoint, set-up/ clean-up for events, etc. If you can volunteer some time each month, please contact Pastor Al.
Looking Ahead
UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, June 21, 2026 Father’s Day
9:30 am UG Worship—Karen Bateman @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship—Cheryl Fox @Willow Fellowship Hall*
Food Donation: Mission Teens (by 11am Union, by 1 pm Willow)
Sunday, June 28, 2026
9:30 am UG Worship—Jon Whipple @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship—Barry Zane @Willow Fellowship Hall*
Sunday, July 5, 2026, Rev. David Schumacher, guest speaker
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Fellowship Hall*
Communion Offering: Mission Teens
*Willow Grove Meeting in Fellowship Hall—temporarily due to AC issues
OTHER MEETINGS & SERVICES
6/20&21 (Sat/Sun) — Mission Teens Yard Sale (Norma)
6/21 (Sun) — Father’s Day with guest speakers Karen Bateman & Cheryl Fox, plus crafts & snacks for kids (Union 9:30 am, Willow 11:30 am)
6/23 (Tue) — UWF Birthday Party at Pitman Manor (2 pm)
6/24 (Wed) — Memorial Service for Margo Hymer (daughter of Johnny & Rosalie) 11 am at Freitag Funeral Home, Bridgeton
7/12 (Sun) — Missionaries to Haiti, Rich & Beverly Felmey (Union 9:30 am, Willow 11:30 am)
Encouragement messages continue—on the UWF Facebook page, Groves Faith-Lift. Join us on the journey and read daily encouragements of Scripture, quotes, song lyrics, etc. Please “Follow” our Facebook page. Tap on the "Learn More " button to go there. To contribute, see Ann Whipple or Bekah Weber. Instagram page details coming soon.
Operation Christmas Child
Guide to Operation Christmas Child Year-Round
Year-round Shoebox Packing Suggestions:
Shoebox Packing— Year-round Shoebox Packing Suggestions—
May: Person Care Items (no liquids or toothpaste)
June: Small Toys
Savvy shoebox packers know that it’s never too early to start shopping, packing, personalizing, and fundraising
for shoebox gifts. By preparing shoebox gifts all year long, you can send the Good News of Jesus Christ and the great joy of receiving an Operation Christmas Child shoebox to more boys and girls around the world! Use
this year-round guide to maximize your impact for the Gospel.
Full year collection list here
Our Community
We are a diverse and welcoming community of believers who come from all walks of life. Whether you are young or old, single or married, or have a different background, we invite you to join us in worship and fellowship.