Small Groups

All of our groups welcome new members! Contact a leader and try us out. Small group participation is a

wonderful way to make connections with God and other people. 


We believe that authentic growth in the Christian faith happens in a community where we gather to study

and learn and serve.  This is what it means to live as disciples of Christ. Looking for a Small Group? 

We have several groups and classes ranging in age, seasons of life, and Bible Study/discussion topics.


While most of our groups are taking a break for summer, there is always something to get involved in at our church. 

Contact Rebecca Greener more information on our adult ministries by emailing

becky@fumcgastonia.org or calling 704-864-4371


  • Vespers

    Wednesdays | 5:00 PM | Chapel


    A Midweek Service of Song, Prayer, Meditation, and serving the Eucharist.


    Will resumer in August.

  • Unrelenting Grace

    Mondays | 7:00 PM | October 9-30


    Unrelenting Grace by WNCC-UM Bishop Ken Carter. 

    This study will be held by our WNCC Lay Leader, John Crane



    Sign up here to receive more information and the zoom link

  • Pondering Podcasts

    Led by Lisa and Andy Jurs.


    We will listen to a podcast each week and discuss it in class


    Wednesday's | 6:30 PM | Room 316

  • Galatians

    Rev. Dave Cramp will be leading a bible study on Galatians


    Wednesday's | 6:30 PM | Room 218

  • Sabbath

    Wednesdays | 6:30 PM | Parlor

    Led by Anne Mallonee



  • Pickleball

    Mondays | 6:30 pm

    Wednesday's | 6:30 PM


    FLC Gym

    *No need to sign up, just show up! 

  • Builder's Class

    Mondays | 6:30pm | Covenant Village 


    Led by Richard Abernethy and Stephanie Elliott


    Sign up here

  • First Tuesday Breakfast Group

    First Tuesdays of every month

    7:00 am

    Eggs Up Grill- 2609 S. New Hope Rd. Gastonia 28056

    Leader: Anne Schenk


    *Contact Anne to be on the email list. 

  • Meet ME at the movies

    Email Kay Whitesell to be on the email list for the church movie group! 

    Email HERE

  • Community Kitchen

    A group of people who meet once a week to plan, cook, and share a hot meal with our houseless population,


    Fridays at 11 am in the Greenhouse


    Email Kelly Ray for More information

  • Prayer Pause

    A group of young mothers coming together to pause in community and prayer. 

    Wednesdays | 6:30pm

    Leader: Becky Greene


    Will resume in August



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  • A Doll's House

    Mondays at 10:00 from September 11-October 2 | Room 218


    Book study led by Sharon Eccles

    We generally think that the 1800's cannot provideinsights for our time, but a play by Henrik Ibsen doesjust that. Through the central character of Nora, Ibsen epitomized the human struggle against the humiliating constraints of social conformity.. 

  • On tHe Road WIth Jesus

    Wednesdays | 10 AM | Gunter Hall Conference Room


    Six week Bible study focusing on Matthew 10-20. The Bible invites

    us to explore God's word and how we might respond to it.

    Led by Bee and David Poston

  • Women of The Word

    Thursdays | 9:30 AM | ZOOM


    Ready: Finding the courage

    to face the unknown

    By Heather Marshall Dixon

    This Bible study looks at the

    unknown that beckons in

    each of our lives and offers

    the courage to face whatever

    falls upon our path.

    Led by Marti Sell

  • Embrace

    Every other Thursday | 7 PM | Room 218


    That's What the Man Said: The sayings of Jesus

    By Maxi Dunnam


    This is a study and devotion

    commentary on some of the most

    important words of Jesus to quide

    and strenqthen us.