Discover the welcoming church family at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Learn about Sunday School, fellowship, choir, senior adult ministries, wellness programs, United Women in Faith, and opportunities to grow in faith and build lasting friendships.

Life at Pleasant Grove

Life Together In Christ

Whether you are looking for fellowship, ways to serve, or a place to belong, there is room for you here. At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, people of every age and stage of life are welcomed, valued, and encouraged. Whether you are single, married, retired, working, raising children, newly exploring faith, or looking for renewed purpose, there is a place for you here. Church life is about more than Sunday worship. Throughout the week, people gather for Bible study, friendship, encouragement, music, fellowship, wellness, service, and community as we grow together in faith. We believe spiritual growth never stops.

See our calendar of events.

Sunday School

Sunday School is one of the best ways to build friendships, study God’s Word, and grow in faith together. Classes provide opportunities for Bible study, discussion, prayer, encouragement, and Christian fellowship in a welcoming environment.

Whether you are new to church or have been attending for many years, there is a Sunday School class where you can learn, grow, and build lasting friendships.

Meeting Time:

Sundays – 9:30 AM

Growing Together in God’s Word

Building friendships while growing in faith.

Fellowship & Community

Elderblest

Elderblest is a joyful gathering for senior adults featuring friendship, games, conversation, laughter, and encouragement.

Guests enjoy time together through activities such as Mexican Train dominoes, snacks, and shared fellowship.

Meeting Times: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Elderblest at Pleasant Grove
A place for friendship, laughter, fellowship, and joyful connection.

Friendship in Every Season
Elderblest brings people together for encouragement and fun.

Click here to learn more about Elderblest.

3rd Wednesday Music Gathering

Bring your instrument—or simply bring yourself.

Our monthly music gathering is a welcoming time for musicians, singers, listeners, and friends to enjoy music and fellowship together.

Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Music, Fellowship, and Joy
A welcoming time of songs, smiles, and community each month.

3rd Wednesday Music Gathering in the FLC
Where neighbors become family through music and friendship.

Click here for more information about 3rd Wednesday Music Gathering.

Choir

Music is an important part of worship at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. Our choir helps lead the congregation in worship through traditional hymns, anthems, and special music while glorifying God each Sunday.

Whether you have sung in choirs for many years or simply enjoy lifting your voice in praise, we welcome new members. No audition is required—only a willing heart and a desire to serve through music.

Choir Practice:
Sundays – 11:30 AM (following the worship service)

Leading Worship Through Music

Sharing God’s message through song each week.

Click here to learn more about our Choir.

Church Meals & Special Gatherings

Throughout the year, we gather around the table for covered-dish meals, fellowship lunches, seasonal celebrations, and church-wide gatherings that strengthen friendships and community. These gatherings remind us that some of the strongest friendships are built by simply spending time together.

There is something special about gathering around a table. At Pleasant Grove, meals are more than food—they are fellowship, laughter, and love.
From covered-dish lunches to special gatherings, sharing meals helps us grow closer in faith and friendship.

Traditions & Seasonal Fellowship

Throughout the year, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church shares traditions that bring people together through service, food, celebration, and fellowship.

From Harvest Festival preparations to seasonal gatherings and special events, these traditions help strengthen friendships and create lasting memories across generations.

Making Apple Pies for the Harvest Festival

Rolling dough, peeling apples, and serving together with joy.

Harvest Festival Apple Pie Team

A sweet tradition of fellowship, service, and community.

Harvest Festival

Each year, Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church looks forward to one of our favorite traditions—the Harvest Festival. This special community event brings people together for delicious homemade food, our famous apple pies, crafts, fellowship, and opportunities to reconnect with friends and neighbors.

More than a fundraiser, the Harvest Festival reflects the heart of our church as members of all ages work side by side to prepare, serve, and welcome our community. From peeling hundreds of apples to sharing meals and laughter, it is a wonderful example of faith, friendship, and serving together.

Whether you have attended for many years or are planning your first visit, we invite you to join us for this special celebration.

Learn more about our Harvest Festival.

This keeps the section concise while encouraging visitors to click to the dedicated Harvest Festival page for dates, activities, volunteer opportunities, photos, and other details.

Click here to go to the page: Harvest Festival at Pleasant Grove

Wellness & Care

Chair Yoga

Chair Yoga offers gentle movement, stretching, encouragement, and fellowship in a welcoming environment.

It is a great opportunity for improving flexibility, balance, and wellness while enjoying community with others.

Meeting Times: Monday and Friday
9:30 AM

Strength and Fellowship
Simple exercises, smiling faces, and time together.

Healthy Body, Encouraged Spirit
Join us for Chair Yoga and community connection.

Click here to go to the page: Chair Yoga

Lunch and Learn

Lunch and Learn gatherings provide opportunities for fellowship, food, encouragement, and practical learning throughout the year.

Held approximately once each quarter, these gatherings focus on topics related to wellness, daily living, community care, and healthy aging while creating space for neighbors and church family to connect around the table.

United Women in Faith

United Women in Faith provides opportunities for women to grow spiritually, build friendships, support missions, and serve both the church and the community.

Seekers Circle

Seekers Circle Thanksgiving Baskets
Sharing gratitude, love, and encouragement with homebound members and friends.

Thanksgiving Blessings in Action
Seekers Circle prepared baskets to remind others they are remembered and loved.

Hope Circle

Hope Circle Christmas Outreach
Sharing love and joy by helping a single parent family at Christmas.

Love in Action
Hope Circle helped provide Christmas gifts for a family in need.

Our women gather for friendship, prayer, mission support, study, and encouragement.

These circles provide meaningful connection and opportunities to grow in faith while serving others.

Please contact the church office for meeting times and details.

A Place to Belong

At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, we believe church is more than a place we attend—it is a family where we worship together, learn together, celebrate together, and care for one another.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or have lived in the community for many years, we invite you to become part of the life of our church family.

Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church is honored to serve Pleasant Grove, western Birmingham, Jefferson County, and the surrounding communities.

We believe neighbors become family, and there is a place for you here.

Click here if you are looking for Volunteer Opportunities.

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