Life at Pleasant Grove
More Than Sunday Mornings
At Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, church life is about more than Sunday worship. Throughout the week, people gather for friendship, encouragement, learning, wellness, music, service, and community.
See our calendar of events.
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.
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.
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.
Church Meals & Special Gatherings
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
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.
Recent topics have included:
- Eye health and vision concerns
- Foot health and wellness
- Balance and stability
Lunch and Learn grew out of the community wellness connections developed through the annual Health Fair ministry at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.
Women in Faith
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.
Service Together
Making Mats for the Homeless
Volunteers turn recycled plastic bags into handmade sleeping mats for neighbors in need.
There are many ways to help, including flattening bags, cutting strips, making plarn, or crocheting mats.
First Thursday – 6:30 PM
Third Friday – 12:30 PM
Together We Create Hope
Friendship, purpose, and outreach in every gathering.
Pleasant Grove Making Mats Ministry
Turning everyday items into extraordinary blessings
Click here to go to the page: Making Mats for the Homeless
Blessing Box
They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.
Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.
Blessing Box Ministry
A practical way to serve others through generosity and compassion
Click here to go to the page: Blessing Box
Little Library
Our Little Library offers free books for readers of all ages.
Blessing Box & Little Library Location
The Blessing Box and Little Library are located together on the church property at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church near the back parking lot, to the right of the Family Life Center, beside the trees.
They are placed next to each other for easy access and are available to the community.
Look for the colorful boxes on the church grounds.
The Little Library is one way we serve our community with generosity. Click here to go to the page: Little Library
A Place to Belong
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church serves Pleasant Grove, western Birmingham, Jefferson County, and surrounding communities.
