Groups of 9 to 14 participants build intentional community through discussions, service, and connected-care. Grove Groups are the primary discipleship groups at The Grove.

• You may join a group anytime, but open signups happen in Sept.
• Groups run from Oct. to Aug.
• Grove Group members share leadership throughout the year.  

Group Discussions

You choose if you want to be in a group that meets twice per month or once per month. Content is mostly group directed but the church also provides you with a discussion guide.

Service

Groups will participate in two service projects a year of their choosing.

Connected-Care

Groups will celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and support each other when needed.

Wednesday Morning Bible Study with Pastor Dan

Wednesdays, Sept—May, 9:30-11am

Grow and nurture your spirituality by blending the study of scripture with books about Christian faith. 

Making Sense of The Bible

Offered periodically throughout the year

Learn to understand what the Bible is and isn’t. Address hot-button issues that plague the church and cultural debate. Ask questions frequently asked by Christians and non-Christians alike.

Reckless Love

Offered periodically throughout the year

Utilizing a book by United Methodist pastor, Tom Berlin, this study inspires us to understand God's grace and how to love others

Faithful and Inclusive

Offered yearly, Six-Weeks in June

The Faithful and Inclusive small group encourages participants in developing perspectives on Bible passages related to homosexuality.  Gain an understanding of how to be both obedient to God’s Word and fully welcoming to LGBTQIA+ community.  Navigate biblical interpretation, ethics and cultural impact as we listen to faith journeys of members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their families.

Walking Up White/Racial Justice Healing Handbook

Offered periodically throughout the year

Utilizing a workbook by Annaliese Singh and book by Debby Irving, these two studies rotate throughout the year. They challenge us to confront our privilege and engage in collective healing.

Faith in Action

Various Dates and Times of Month (Sept—May)

Putting muscle into our belief is Faith in Action's reason to be. Typically we take one action a month, helping in church or community. 

Growing in Faith

Tuesdays, Sept—May, 10-11:30am

In person, outside when weather permits

Women seeking to explore faith perspectives through books and other resources while forming relationships.

Faith Builders

Wednesdays, Sept—May, 10-11:30am

In person when possible; otherwise via Zoom

Expand your thinking by studying books focused on faith, society, and justice.

Tuesday Grove Guys

Tuesdays, 8-9am - Via Zoom

Join lively discussion on faith, family, and the challenges of daily living. Deepen your spiritual life through scripture and community.

Thursday Mornings Men's Group

Thursdays, Sept—May, 7-8am - Combination of Zoom/In Person

We welcome all men who want to grow their faith and strengthen their relationships with God and each other through book studies and video.