Small Groups

These small groups will give you the opportunity to grow in your faith, make new friends and receive encouragement and support in a smaller group setting with others who have similar interests. Please feel welcome to invite a friend to join you.

A.L.E.R.T

  • This outstanding group of retirees meets on the first Thursday of each month (Sept - May) from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM to share lunch together and listen to speakers or entertainers or play games as a group.

  • ALERT

    01-08 Meatloaf
    Program: Jeannine Cawthorn, Little Dresses for Mission

    02-05 Chicken Alfredo
    Program: Performance by the Ukulele Club of Gainesville

    03-05 Corned Beef and Cabbage
    Program: Elizabeth Gadd, Residing Hope, FL UMC Children's Home

    04-09 Pulled Pork, Mac ‘N’ Cheese, Collards, and Cornbread
    Program: The Retirement Home for Horses, Inc.

    05-07 Fried Chicken
    Program: Bingo

    All meals come with sides, salad, roll, dessert and beverage.

  • To make a lunch reservation, please call reception at 352-376-6615.

Diving Deep Bible Study

  • Join us for our Diving Deep Bible Study on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM.

    This class is facilitated by Pastor Marisa Gertz.

    You can join us in person in Room 207 of the Education Building or online via Zoom.

  • To receive a link to the online meeting, please contact Pastor Marisa.

Home Free

  • Join us for a Home Free Potluck on Friday, July 17th from 6–8 pm in the Youth Building! We’ll be serving up a hot dog bar—hot dogs and buns provided! Bring your favorite topping, a side dish, or a dessert to share as we enjoy great food and even better company. It’s a relaxed evening of fellowship, laughter, and community. Come hungry and ready to connect—we can’t wait to see you there! Please register here by July 15th. Home Free is for folks in the 50-60 ish age range to gather and share time, food, and similar interests.

  • For more information contact Margaret Myers.

Young Adult Meetup

  • If you’re between the ages of 18 and 35ish, we’d love for you to join us at our monthly meetups! We typically meet the third Tuesday of each month at a restaurant.

  • Email Pastor Marisa to let her know you're coming!

Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study

  • This is a small group discussion Bible study. We review one book, one passage at a time. Scholarly resources are often used for background information to inform what it might have meant to its original hearers, but our goal is discovering what it means for each of us today through open discussion and being formed into faithful disciples of Jesus.

    This group meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30 AM in the Trinity Education Building.

  • For more information, contact David Leonard.

United Women in Faith

  • United Women in Faith is a global organization that puts Faith, Hope, and Love into Action. United Women in Faith are approximately 130 women who meet together in a large group monthly during the fall, winter, and spring. Each member also chooses a small group (Circle) that meets monthly from September to May. For more information, click here.

  • For more information, email us.

  • Our MomCo groups are welcoming spaces for all moms from pregnancy through parenting high schoolers. To fit your busy schedule, we offer two twice-a-month meeting times: a Thursday morning group and a Wednesday evening group. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a working mom with a flexible schedule, or somewhere in between, you belong here.

    We focus on connection, encouragement, and authenticity as we grow in faith and friendship. Each meeting includes a short curriculum video, occasional activity or craft, and meaningful group discussion. We pray for one another and encourage each other to follow Jesus through every season of motherhood.

    We host monthly Moms’ Night Out events for extra connection and fun. Come as you are—morning or evening—this is a place to be real, feel supported, and know you’re never alone.

  • Please contact Rebecca for more information and to sign-up. 

Life Together Bible Study

  • This bible study is for young adult women ages 18-35 who are seeking to “do life” with other women. Starting on Thursday, June 11th they will meet at Valerie Lemos’s house every other week from 7:00-8:30 pm.

  • For more information, contact Valerie Lemos.

Surviving Parenthood

  • Surviving Parenthood is a small group of families with young children. On the first Saturday of the month, we round up our chaos for a gathering in someone's home.

  • For more information, please reach out to Pastor Marisa.

Women Growing in Faith

  • Women Growing in Faith will begin a new 6-week study series, The God You Need to Know - 12 Practices to Awaken Your Relationship with the Holy Spirit, by Margaret Feinberg, on May 5th. If you've ever wondered why everyone else seems to have powerful Holy Spirit stories, but you just feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure--you're not alone. The group meets in Rm 232 on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30 pm. Contact Monica by May 1st if you would like to join.

  • Contact: Monica Lindberg

Young Adult Men’s Group

  • We meet weekly on Thursday evenings. Please reach out for more information!

  • For more information, contact Noah Jones.

Sisterhood of Grace

  • Join the Sisterhood of Grace gathering on Saturday, April 11, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Lynx Bookstore for $10 per person. This women's ministry fosters friendship and connection. Sign up to learn more or to participate!

  • Contact Pastor Marisa for more information.