Union Grove UMC - Hillsborough, NC Hillsborough

Union Grove UMC - Hillsborough, NC

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#JesusSaves

“So what exactly is it that Jesus saves us from? Jesus saves us from our brokenness, our guilt, and our sin. He saves us from the things that separate us from God and from one another. And ultimately, Jesus promises to save us from grief, pain, loss, and even death. Now that does not mean we never experience these things. We do. It means that those things don't have the final word. Jesus promises that, ultimately, he will deliver us from them.”

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#OnlyJesus

“Jesus is what our hearts are longing for. We need bread to sustain us. We need light to guide us. We need a shepherd to lead us. We need a way when we don't know where to turn. We need hope when life gets difficult. We need someone who can offer us forgiveness when we have failed and grace when we don't deserve it. And that's why people need Jesus. We cannot satisfy the deepest longings of souls with anything other than the love and grace of God that we find in Jesus Christ.”

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#BeTheChurch

“And no matter who you are, where you've been, what you've done, or how far away from God you feel, there's a place for you in God's love. That's why people need Jesus, and that's why we as a church exist to help people know him. The question isn't simply whether people need Jesus. We know they do. The question is whether people will be able to see Jesus when they encounter us. May we be the kind of church where they can.”

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Visiting

When and where are services?
Sunday worship is at **10:00 a.m. in Davies Hall on the Union Grove campus**. You can also worship online via the church’s YouTube channel. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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What accessibility accommodations are available?
The worship and fellowship spaces are fully accessible for people with disabilities and limited mobility. Large-print hymnals and Bibles are also available. For specific accessibility needs, contact Pastor Lindsay. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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What happens during a typical service, and how long does it last?
Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in Davies Hall. It is traditional yet casual and reverent, with Scripture, a sermon, and an invitation for children to attend children’s worship just before the sermon. Communion is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of the month, and fellowship with snacks and coffee follows the service. The church website doesn’t specify how long the service lasts. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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What is the worship format, and does it vary by service?
The regular Sunday service is described as traditional yet uniquely Union Grove: casual and reverent, liturgical but open to the movement of God, and sometimes incorporating nontraditional elements. The church aims to welcome people with different worship preferences. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

The regular format doesn’t appear to vary by service, but some elements change by season: Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month and weekly during seasons such as Advent and Lent. The church also holds special services for occasions including Ash Wednesday, Easter, and Christmas Eve. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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Can someone attend while exploring Christianity or questioning their beliefs?
Yes. We want to welcome people who are religious, nonreligious, or still figuring things out—you don’t have to have everything settled before you come. ( [45:43 from November 09, 2026])

Sunday worship is at 10:00 a.m. in Davies Hall, and all are welcome. (https://uniongroveumc.org/)

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Is registration required, or can someone simply arrive?
You can simply arrive—no registration is mentioned. Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in Davies Hall, and all are welcome. (https://uniongroveumc.org/)

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Kids & families

Which service times have children's programs for each age group?
Sunday worship is at **10:00 a.m.** Elementary-age children can attend **Children’s Worship, which begins just before the sermon**; children of any age are also welcome to remain in the service. The website doesn’t specify separate programs or service times for other age groups. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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Beliefs

What denomination or network does the church belong to?
Union Grove belongs to the United Methodist Church. Its website identifies it as a United Methodist Church and says it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. (https://uniongroveumc.org/about-us/)

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What are its stated core beliefs?
Union Grove’s stated beliefs are that Jesus Christ died so people may have eternal life, and that Christians are called to be his disciples. The church’s mission is to put God first and, empowered by the Holy Spirit, nurture its members and share Christ’s saving love with the community and world. Union Grove is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. (https://uniongroveumc.org/about-us/)

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What are its stated policies concerning LGBTQ people?
The provided materials do not state a specific LGBTQ policy—for example, on membership, leadership, or marriage. The website says Union Grove strives to offer hospitality “to all people” (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/). In a sermon, we also describe the church as welcoming anyone who wants to join the table and as a place for all people, but do not address LGBTQ people specifically ([46:50 from November 09, 2026]).

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Teaching

Which recent sermons would help someone understand the teaching?
The recent sermon on **“Why do people need Jesus?”** is the clearest place to start. We explore Jesus’ names and titles—such as Savior, Lord, and Christ—and what they tell us about his purpose and authority. ([31:52 from November 09, 2026]) ([34:40 from November 09, 2026])

It also explains Jesus as **Immanuel, “God with us,”** and describes how his love, grace, forgiveness, and welcome shape our life together as a church. ([37:27 from November 09, 2026]) ([44:28 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church talk about sin, confession and forgiveness?
We teach that sin is part of human brokenness: Jesus saves us from “our brokenness, our guilt, and our sin,” including what separates us from God and one another. We also teach that everyone needs forgiveness and grace, and that Jesus offers them. ([34:40 from November 09, 2026]) ([41:28 from November 09, 2026])

We emphasize that Jesus meets people who have failed with love and mercy, not shame or rejection. His forgiveness is offered even when someone feels far from God or weighed down by their past. ([42:24 from November 09, 2026]) ([44:28 from November 09, 2026])

The material provided doesn’t describe a specific practice or teaching about confession.

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How does the teaching approach community and honesty with others?
We teach that community should be welcoming rather than judgmental: people should be able to come as they are, without pretending to have everything figured out, and receive love and grace. ([45:43 from November 09, 2026]) We also believe people with different views can gather and worship together, because Jesus is what unites us. ([45:43 from November 09, 2026])

That honesty is paired with compassion: Jesus met people who felt broken or rejected with love, not shame, and we seek to treat one another the same way. ([42:24 from November 09, 2026]) Our community life also makes room to get to know one another informally, including through a weekly potluck dinner. (https://uniongroveumc.org/hope-around-the-table/)

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How does the church approach doubt and suffering?
We make room for doubt and uncertainty: you don’t have to have everything figured out before coming to church, and people who are religious, nonreligious, or have been hurt by church are welcome without judgment. ([45:43 from November 09, 2026])

We also don’t suggest that faith makes suffering disappear. Our teaching is that Jesus is with us through life’s difficult seasons, and that grief, pain, loss, and death are real—but they do not have the final word. ([34:40 from November 09, 2026]) Jesus is described as a source of hope when life is difficult, and as “God with us,” rather than a distant God. ([41:28 from November 09, 2026])

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How does the church approach faith and work?
We see faith as shaping how we live beyond church—including how we treat coworkers. We want people formed by Jesus’ love so they carry it into the world, loving their neighbors, families, and coworkers, even when someone is difficult to love. ([45:43 from November 09, 2026]) Our teaching also describes Jesus as the one whose guidance and authority shape our lives. ([35:29 from November 09, 2026])

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Is an answer based on an official statement or an interpretation of sermons?
It depends on the subject. Information such as Union Grove’s Sunday worship time and its welcome to people with different dress styles comes from an official church website statement. (https://uniongroveumc.org/)

Claims about why people need Jesus—such as needing God’s love, forgiveness, grace, and hope—are drawn from the sermon and should be described as an interpretation of its teaching, not as a separate official church statement. ([44:28 from November 09, 2026])

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Community

Which groups currently meet, and when?
The regular gatherings listed are Sunday morning worship at 10:00 a.m., followed by fellowship with light refreshments, and a community potluck fellowship meal on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Eno House Campus. (https://uniongroveumc.org/sunday-morning/) (https://uniongroveumc.org/hope-around-the-table/)

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Are there groups or introductory gatherings open to newcomers?
Yes. Newcomers are welcome at Sunday worship at 10 a.m., and you’re invited to stay afterward for finger foods and conversation. There’s also a Tuesday 6:30 p.m. potluck at the Eno House Campus, described as a relaxed way for the community to get to know one another. (https://uniongroveumc.org/; https://uniongroveumc.org/hope-around-the-table/)

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Can someone join groups or volunteer before becoming a member?
Yes—it appears you can get involved before becoming a member. The church describes its ministries as opportunities for everyone to participate in Christian formation, community, and mission, and does not state a membership requirement. For details about a particular group or volunteer role, email the church office at uniongroveoffice@gmail.com. (https://uniongroveumc.org/ministries/)

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Who can answer a question the published information doesn't resolve?
Pastor Lindsay is the named person to contact; the website specifically invites people to be in touch with her about accessibility needs. (https://uniongroveumc.org/worship/)

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