Union Grove UMC
The Church In the Grove ... Where Y'All Really Means All You're InvitedConnection CardIN-PERSON WORSHIP
Regular Sunday morning in-person worship begins at 11 a.m. each Sunday morning, followed by fellowship. Currently, however, our building is undergoing significant repairs following damage from a storm earlier this year, so our Sunday morning services are online only. We hope to return to in-person worship by mid-August. In the meanwhile, a shortened worship service is provided on our Facebook page (see “Virtual Worship”).
Once each month we also meet in-person at 3 p.m. ET for Second Sunday Community Church at The Bird & The Book, 1509 E Broadway, Maryville, TN. Second Sundays (always taking place on the 2nd Sunday of the month) are Christian services that affirm every gender, sexuality, gender presentation and background in a safe place.
Communion is offered to all who wish to receive it at all Union Grove UMC in-person worship services including Second Sundays. Kids young and old are welcome. Membership is not required. We encourage you to come as your authentic self! Sunday morning worship is more “traditional” in nature while Second Sundays are a bit more laid back, although not true “contemporary” worship.
Sundays
Weekly Worship*
Sundays at 11 a.m. ET
1151 Lane Drive, Friendsville TN 37737
Second Sunday Community Church
2nd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. ET
1509 E Broadway, Maryville TN 37804
Directions
Weekly worship services: 1151 Lane Dr., Friendsville TN 37737. Take US 321. Turn at the sign for Allison’s Farm & Catfish Restaurant.
Second Sunday Community Church services: The Bird & The Book, 1509 E. Broadway, Maryville TN 37804 beneath Southland Books & Cafe at the round-about.
*Currently online only due to construction at the building.
VIRTUAL WORSHIP
For those who are unable to attend our in-person worship services due to conflicting work schedules, physical difficulties, or health risks, we are a “hybrid” church, continuing to provide online worship & activities. Worship services are currently live-streamed in real time through our Facebook page. The Facebook recordings are eventually embedded here on our website along with a transcript of the scriptures and message, and are also uploaded to our channel at Vimeo.com.
In addition to our online worship services, from mid-September to mid-May you’ll have the opportunity to participate in virtual small groups. Small groups are just that – groups of people who share a common interest in the focus of each group they join. Past choices have included Wednesday in the Word Bible Study, Thomas Talks: Doubts Worth Discussing, and Java With Abba (God-loving, Christ-following friends who gather to talk about whatever comes to mind), and we’re more than willing to help organize a small group based on your interests or needs as well. Our small groups usually take place on weekday evenings via Zoom. We also maintain active social media presences on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and TikTok.
Looking Foward
He makes all things new, and that’s especially true at Union Grove. We’ve wiped the slate clean and are in the process of rebuilding our beloved community and refocusing our mission.
A Place for All
Maybe you doubt. Maybe you’ve been hurt. Maybe you feel like you won’t fit in. Maybe you feel like you won’t be accepted. Maybe we should talk.
Church Your Way
Whatever you need – small groups, bible studies, in-person or online access – we want to be there for you. Use the button below to contact our pastor and start a conversation.
Our Mission, Vision, & Statement of Faith
Our mission is to serve God by sharing love and faith through word and deed.
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, our purpose is to be living examples of God’s redeeming and transforming love for all creation as we carry the Good News Jesus brought and taught us out into our community and the world, and to do good, do no harm, and love God always.
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, He gave his only begotten son that whosoever should believe in him would have eternal life.”
Mission Central
Worship is only one hour each week. What are you doing with the other 167? Learn MoreBreak Bread with Us!
fellowship following worship
Come and break bread with us! While we aren’t currently having potluck dinners, we do meet after worship each week to share homemade desserts and for fellowship. If you worship online with us, we have a private group on Facebook accessible through our Facebook page, and will be introducing new online fellowship opportunities soon!
Communion
At weekly worship & High Holy Days
At Union Grove and all United Methodist Churches, the Lord’s Table is open to all who wish to receive communion. Communion is offered as part of our regular Sunday worship and on other appropriate holy days. Virtual worshippers are invited to participate by having juice and bread available wherever you are worshipping.
Virtual Study Groups
Virtual Opportunities On Weeknights
Small groups are taking a break this summer and will return mid-September. Watch here for an updated schedule and more.
Services, Mission & Ministries
We Gather Together
Worship Hour
Weekly Worship* – Sundays at 11 a.m. ET
Second Sunday Community Church
2nd Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. ET
at The Bird & The Book, Maryville TN
*Currently limited to online only due to storm damage repairs underway at the church.
Make a Joyful Noise
TBA
Musical opportunities abound at Union Grove! We’re looking for a courageous volunteer to help us re-establish vocal ensembles and a hand bell choir. If interested, please contact Rev. Val via the Contact Us page.
News, Notes & the Pastor’s Heart
The Latest News & Updates
Lord In Your Mercy – From the Pastor’s Heart November 3 2023
If you've been actively participating in Union Grove since we returned to in-person worship in May 2021, you know that the number of homeless youth in Blount County was the impetus behind our Bruno Projects, with Bruno IV being the ultimate goal specifically to house...
Bruno & UGUMC Need Your Help
Bruno and UGUMC are in urgent need of your help. The weather is becoming colder and we’ve had to temporarily suspend our on-site mission. Read more to learn why and how you can help.
To My LGBTQ BIPOC and Other Alienated Brothers and Sisters
There’s something I need you to know.
