What is a Journey Group?
Journey Groups are groups of 8-10 adults who commit to meeting together for prayer, study and holy friendship for a calendar year. Registration for groups happens in January, and groups meet February - early December.
Most groups meet weekly or bi-weekly, and at a variety of times and days.
Keep reading below to see all our groups and leaders for 2026.
Want to go deeper and learn the theological and Scriptural basis for Journey Groups? Click here!
Women's virtual group
Group for women, primarily middle aged and younger, meeting wherever you are during the lunch hour! Meets on Mondays at noon via ZOOM. *The time and day can be shifted once the group is formed if the need arises*
Bi-weekly
men's virtual group
Intergenerational group for men. This faithful set spans all adult life-stages and frequently has discussions about larger life-application topics in addition to the weekly message. Meets on Mondays at 7:00 via ZOOM. Weekly.
women's 55+ group
Faithful group of middle-aged and older women. This group is excellent for long-time members of the GCUMC family and newcomers alike. Meets on Mondays in the leader's home. 7:00pm. Weekly.
The Golden Girls: Women supporting women
This is a group for retired women, and is welcoming to all "golden" women seeking the friendship and support of other faithful ladies. Meets on Tuesdays at the church. Afternoon.
Bi-weekly
Men's Breakfast group
These (mostly retired) guys meet for breakfast and lively conversation each week. Meets on Wednesdays at 8:00am. Panera on Highwoods Blvd.
Weekly.
parents of teens &
Young Adults
This group is meant to accommodate the schedules and challenges of parenting teens and young adults. Anyone caring for teenagers and older are welcome! Meets at the church on Mondays at 6:30pm.
Bi-weekly
superwomen!
For women recently retired or nearing retirement, but still very much active and engaged!
senior aged "Grumpy old men"
This group is for senior men, who aren't really grumpy...
They meet at Panera on the first and third Thursday mornings of each month. The Grumpy Old Men are currently at capacity, but if you're interested in joining with them, contact Laurin Allred.
Open to All
Open and welcoming to all people across any age or life stage. Designed with the hope of forging intergenerational friendship and spiritual growth, this group remains "open" throughout the year as a place for new friends to join the journey. Meets Thursday 7pm at the church.
Bi-Weekly.
Newcomer's Journey
Open and welcoming to newer people at GCUMC who want to go deeper in faith and friendship. This group is designed to be a bridge into deeper connection and friendship at GCUMC. Journey alongside other new folks and a few who've been around a while.
This group alternates Wednesdays with Pastor Jeremy's Disciple School so that after the Wednesday Welcome Table meal you can participate in both a Journey Group and other Wednesday evening activities.
Wednesdays, 6:45pm at the church. Twice-monthly.
Dads & dudes
For middle aged and younger men and dads.
Meeting details TBA soon! Possibly determined by registered group members.
THe immigrant's journey
This group is open to anyone that would like a Sunday-school hour Journey Group, but with special invitation to immigrants and refugees or those who would be an ally. This group is led by Wilder Rodriguez and Pastor Susan and will be conducted in English. CHURCH, Sunday mornings 9:45am, twice monthly.
Join the Journey
Complete the registration below to join a Journey Group for 2026. Paper registration forms are available in the Information Center or with the office. Journey Group registration closes February 4th.
