Welcome to the First United Methodist Church of Grove! Thanks for visiting us online. This is a growing church in a growing community. Grove is a wonderful place to live, serve and grow.

Our purpose is “Making disciples for Jesus Christ by building Christian community where the love of God is freely shared, the gospel of Jesus Christ is clearly encountered, and the Holy Spirit transforms life." 

In Christ,

Pastor Randall R. Hamill

Lenten Sermon Series 

That Jesus' life ended on a cross is a matter of history.  When and how he did so are subjects of debate and learning. Why he was there is paramount to theological understanding.  But the result of his experience on the cross is a matter of life and death for all humanity.

What's the point? What's the benefit?  And why should we revisit this ritual year after year?  In a sermon series for Lent, we will take up each of these questions in light of the lectionary scriptures and the context of present living.  We will look not only at the sacrifice offered in Jesus and the sacrifices made by countless of his followers, but also consider what dimension of sacrifice is required of serious followers of Christ today.

02-21-10 Wilderness
02-28-10 Slain
03-07-10 Repentance
03-14-10 Reconciliation
03-21-10 Exchange
03-28-10 Cup --Palm Sunday
04-01-10 Covenant --Holy Thursday Service, sanctuary
04-02-10 Darkness --Good Friday Service, West Wing 04-04-10 Release (Easter Day)

Join us for this inspired Lenten Sermon Series!

New Church Directory

It's time for a new church directory and it won't be complete without you!  Our Directory committee has chosen Lifetouch to photograph our church family and help us get connected.  Each participating family receives a Complimentary 8x10 Portrait and Directory.  Schedule your appointment from the link below.

Tuesday--Saturday

April 20—24 

April 27—May 1 

Portrait Appointment Scheduling

Sign Up Sundays--March 14, 21, 28

Schedule Online Now 

Church Directory Information 

Earthquakes in Haiti & Chile:

The Church Responds

   UMCOR Website

Haiti Update & Donate 

UMC Response in Chile     Donate 

NewComer Classes Began March 7

Classes take place during Sunday School hours (9:45 & 10:45).  The 6-week class covers the basics of the Christian faith including early doctrine and Bible origin, the basics of the United Methodist Church and how it is different, the ministry of this church and how you may get involved. Pastor Hamill designed the class and will share by video, the ‘live’ class facilitator is Bill Price.  Classes conclude April 18 at “Lunch With Pastor.”

You do not have to be new to the church to attend these classes.  Anyone interested in learning the information is welcome. You may register by completing this form and placing it on the table in the Narthex or West Lobby, or leaving it at the church office.  Classes will be in the choir room. For questions, contact Bill Price, bnwprice@att.net or 786-7076.

Class Registration

 Safe Sanctuary

Our congregation’s purpose for establishing a Safe Sanctuary policy and procedures program is to demonstrate our absolute and unwavering commitment to create within our ministries a “safe sanctuary” that will foster healthy growth and development in spiritual and other dimensions as we have opportunity to provide ministry. Please follow the link below for information and to complete the required documents.

Safe Sanctuary Information & Required Documents