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
HOLY WEEK 2026
Friday, Apr. 3—Good Friday, 6 pm at the Barn—Parvin Farms, gather with area churches
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Easter Resurrection Sunday & Communion
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
Communion Offering: Parvin Youth Fund
Sunday, April 12, 2026
9:30 am UG Worship Service @Union Grove UMC
10:45 am Fellowship @ UG Fellowship
11:30 am WG Worship Service @Willow Grove UMC
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)
OTHER MEETINGS & SERVICES
4/3 (Fri) Good Friday at the Barn, 6 pm at Parvin
Farms, 712 Alvine Road, Pittsgrove; Come as you are and
leave refreshed and renewed. Joining with area churches.
Coordinated by Pastor Jamie Bagley.
Chris Weber speaking from Groves.
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4/6 & 4/13 (Mon)—Bible Study 6:30 pm Union Grove with Pastor Al
Darby. Studying Grace by Max Lucado. All are welcome.
4/18 (Sat)—F.U.N. Day 10am-noon Willow Fellowship Hall, Earth Day!
.40 Days of Encouragement—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.