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, April 19, 2026
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
Food Donations—Mission Teens (by 11am Union, by 1 pm Willow)
Sunday, April 26, 2026
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
1:30-4 pm UWF Afternoon Tea @WG Fellowship
Sunday, May 3, 2026 Holy Communion
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
Communion Offering: United Methodist Communities
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Sunday, May 10, 2026 Mother’s Day
(guest speaker—Randy Bateman)
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
10:45 am Fellowship @UG Fellowship Hall
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
OTHER MEETINGS & SERVICES
4/26 (Sun) — New Member at Willow Grove (11:30 am)
All can join us in welcoming Terry Langley into church membership during the worship service.
4/26 (Sun)— UWF Afternoon Tea 1:30-4 pm at Willow Grove Fellowship
Hall, Tickets required—sold out! See Rosemary Powell for any questions.
5/10 (Sun) — Mother’s Day (Union Grove 9:30 am, Willow Grove 11:30 am)In addition to having a guest speaker, Randy Bateman, there will also be a craft and snack for young people during the message.
Year-round Shoebox Packing Suggestions—
April: SMALL stuffed animals,
May: Person Care Items (no liquids or toothpaste)
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—
April Small Stuffed Animals
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.