
Life Groups @ GFUMC build relationships that grow us in our faith with God,
help make Jesus known to our community, and change lives.
Want to start a Life Group? Drop us an email!

Cooking for Jesus
Led by Mary-Ann Swider
These ladies are cooking! From Italian sausage bread to cream puffs this group is having fun cooking with Jesus. While the menu varies their faith does not.

Games and Glory
Led by Erica Martin
Games & Glory Life Group is FUN!! Fellowship, faith, board games, card games, and pizza! Open to all ages, both guys and gals. Invite someone to join you!
- Starts Friday, April 16th, at 6:00 pm, room 205/main building,
- Meets on the 3rd Friday of every month. Email
- Contact Erica Martin (button below) to save your spot and give a headcount for pizza!

God Cares
Led by Kitten Daily
This fun group of women join together to create original and beautiful cards of encouragement to share God’s love. God Cares group meets the 2nd Friday of every month from 10:30am-12:00pm. Bring your own snacks or drinks.

Created to Create
Led by Hannah Davis
Calling all you crafty folks, this group is open to women and men, and mature teenagers too! It’s time to put your art/craft skills to work! Hannah Davis invites you to join her and others for art and crafts in all mediums (drawing, painting, sculpting, carving, photography, etc.). Depending on the type of project, supplies will be bring your own.

Smoke and A Prayer
Led by Matt Arnold & Chris Bentley
If you love to grill or smoke foods, and enjoy outdoor cooking this is the group for you! Join Matt and Chris for an outdoor cooking experience like no other. This group is food, fun, and fellowship at its best.
Hiking with Him/Hymn
Led by Kathy Dahlke
Come explore the hiking trails at Guntersville State Park! Enjoy the beauties and wonders of the woods as we spend quality time together and join the “music of the spheres” in a hymn of praise to HIM who is the creator and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Dogs welcome
- No cost
- Bring your own snacks & water
- Trail choice/duration TBA (based on participant interest)

Sisters in Stitches
Led by Debbie Gunter &
Marquita Jones
Come join other craft-skilled ladies who do all types of specialty items and have a common bond in “hand work”. Bring your stitch piece to work on while you visit with others, meet new people, and share your knowledge. This group will have a variety of items ranging from needle art, cross stitch, needle point, crochet, and more! You will also see rug hooking, wool applique, and quilting. This group will be full of fun, faith and fellowship!

By Immersion
Led by Laura Thigpen
Hosted by Penny Maddox
By Immersion is a women’s water aerobics group that you know is going to be filled with fun and faith! Due to the limited pool space this class can only accommodate 10-12 women, sign-up is required. Start date is TBD, expected to run from June-August.
Bicycle Excursions
Led by Kathy Dahlke
Have you ever biked the Greenways in Huntsville, or the Chef Ladiga “Rails-to-Trails”? Come join Kathy Dahlke and others for biking! The dedicated bike paths and trails will be paved and free from motorized traffic. This is for adults and youth, with options for a variety of skill, distance, and endurance levels.
- Bring your own bike & helmet
- Bring your own snacks & water
- Must provide your own transportation

Wellness, Weight Loss, Faith and Fellowship
Led by Teresa Hunter
Hey ladies! We have a new life group just for you that focuses on wellness and weight loss through faith and fellowship. Meetings will center on discussion of:
- Healthy weight loss
- Challenges and obstacles for a healthy lifestyle
- Overcoming challenges through faith and group support

Meatless Meals!
Led by Kathy Dahlke
Plant-based cooking! Discover tasty, healthy, plant-based recipes in this “make, taste and take” Life Group!
Cost: Suggested donation to cover costs approximately $5.00 -10.00 per gathering
Age: Adults & older youth
Age: Adults & older youth