We offer a wide variety of activities and fellowship at our church (most are listed here).  We hope that you will find many ways to "fellowship" with us.
 

Advent Fair
Christmas preparation and decoration of the sanctuary is sponsored by the Worship Committee and the Christian Education Committee in late November or early December.  The Advent Fair has many activities for all ages including: making ornaments, singing songs, learning about the symbols of Christmas, decorating the sanctuary, contemporary worship service, and lunch.

Book Club
The Book Club meets monthly to discuss a book, that has been selected by the group in advance of the meeting.  The group engages in a lively and informative discussion of the book. When available, the author is asked to join the group.

Conference Church Camps
Many summer camp opportunities are provided for children, youth, and adults through the camping program of the California - Nevada Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Epiphany Celebration
Annual after Christmas celebration (January 6th).  Members bring old Christmas trees and snacks to share.  We gather outdoors to celebrate the coming of Christ's light into the world by sharing prayers, songs, and starting a grand bonfire with our trees.  The celebration is for all ages and will happen rain or shine.

Family Camp Retreat
An "All Church Camping Trip" usually held on a weekend in August at a PG & E campground group site.  It is for everyone who wants to "rough it" through tent and trailer camping.  There are potlucks, campfires, and worship on Sunday morning.

Junior High Youth Fellowship
Junior High Youth Fellowship (grades 7 - 8) gather after Sunday service for lunch, games, study, and service.

Lodestar Retreat
A spirit filled weekend for everyone to enjoy fellowship and growth.  Lodestar is a conference and retreat campground located 90 minutes from Elk Grove.  The rooms include all the comforts of home and meals are provided.  There are exciting programs, informative discussions, exhilarating nature hikes, friendly campfires, and Sunday worship in the woods.

Men's Retreat
This is a weekend of study, fellowship, prayer, and fun.  All meals are cooked for you and no clean-up!  All men are welcome.

Older Adult Activities
The older adults of the church and community are very special to our church.  There are monthly opportunities for local day trips to interesting areas during the spring, summer, and fall months.  Trips have included local museums, tours or businesses, and other points of interest.

Older Adult Brunch Bunch
Older Adults meet for Brunch at local restaurants on the third Sunday of the month after second service.  Anyone over 40 is welcome.

Ornament Exchange
Women of the Church gather to exchange ornaments and celebrate the Advent Season.

Parents of Families with Young Children
Throughout the year families with young children meet for fellowship and educational events.  This is a great way to get to know other parents of young children in the church.

Progressive Dinner
The Fellowship Committee sponsors an annual progressive dinner.  Adults meet at one home for appetizers and then travel to member's homes in smaller groups for salads and main courses.  All are reunited at one home for dessert.

River Cats Baseball Game
Annual June outing to the River Cats Baseball Game.  A wonderful night of tailgate parties and baseball at the River Cat Baseball Stadium.  Children, youth, and adults enjoy this great American tradition.

Senior High Youth Fellowship
Senior High Youth Fellowship (grades 9 - 12) gather after Sunday service for lunch, games, study, and service.

Shrove (FAT) Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is the "last meal"; the last opportunity to indulge before the Lenten fast.  For us at Elk Grove UMC, the pancake dinner is a symbolic activity, a ritual, that gives us a chance to "let it all out"; to parade our desires, aspirations, and dreams; to remind ourselves of the things we wish we could be or things we wish we could eat..

Swim Party and BBQ
A pool party/barbeque/potluck is held each summer for the whole church family.  It is a wonderful way to meet new folks and catch up with old friends.  Relax in the spa, swim under the waterfall, play volleyball, sit and chat, and eat from the wonderful array of food.  A great way to spend the day for young and old!

Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner and Talent Show
A celebrative Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner is followed by the Annual Fall Follies Talent Show and Ice Cream Social.  Talent Show and Ice Cream Social are fundraisers for the T. R. Smedberg Scholarship Fund.  Talent, young and old, new and ancient, funny and serious are presented.  All join in for a great time with singing groups, lots of entertainment, and ice cream desserts.

Women's Retreat
This is a weekend of study, fellowship, prayer, and fun.  All meals are cooked for you and no clean-up!  All women are welcome.

Young Adult Covenant Group
This group is for young adults (ages 18 through 30) looking for spiritual growth in their lives.  The group meets Wednesday evenings for prayer, scripture, discussion, and fellowship.