We invite you to join us for one of our Small Groups - 5-15 people that meet together frequently to learn about the Bible, to grow and to have fun meeting new people!
When you join a group, you will experience:
- Progressive Christian values.
- Prayer from others to help you get through the tough times.
- Meeting new friends to develop real Christian community.
"Day by day, as they spent much time together in the temple, they broke bread at home and ate their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having the goodwill of all the people. And day by day the Lord added to their numbers those who were being saved." Acts 2:46-47
People long to be connected and are searching for authentic community. We're wired for it as human beings. It is no surprise that one of the ways that we grow closer to God and become more deeply committed disciples of Jesus Christ is by being in community with others. Wesley Memorial invites you in to our Christian community. You can join as many small groups as you feel called to.
Sunday Morning Forum - meets every Sunday at 9:30am in Room 102 of the Education Building and on Zoom. Join us for continuing Christian education where we learn about a wide range of fascinating topics through a Christian lens. The year is divided into two semesters - Fall and Spring - and each class is led by a member of Wesley Memorial or a guest speaker. For more information, please email our Director of Christian Educatin, Tatum Tricarico.
Trans Defense Group - meets every Sunday at 2pm (online only) to listen to, support, and advocate for trans folx in our area. We are growing a Christian community where LGBTQ+ folks, immigrants, those discriminated against due to race, status, gender identity as well as gender expression, or sexuality, and those who enjoy privileges, are joined together in truly unconditional love and care. Email the church office for more information.
Book Group - meets the second Tuesday of every month at 10:30am in Room 102 of the Education Building and on Zoom. We study a variety of books and all are welcome to join at any time. For more information, please email the church office.
Prayer Group - meets every Wednesday at 11am-12pm in Room 102 of the Education Building and on Zoom. This group of committed women raise with confidentiality the prayer concerns of our church family and beyond. If you would like to join the prayer group or if you have a prayer request, please email Rocky Shoemaker.
Handbell Ensemble- plays an average of two pieces a month. Knowledge of very basic rhythm patterns (whole, half, quarter, and eight notes) is helpful, but not required. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 6:00-7:00 in the choir room. Contact our interim Director of Music, Linda Hanson, for more information.
Chancel Choir - provides music for the 11am Sunday worship service. Rehearsals are in the choir room on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:00 and on Sunday mornings at 10:30 to warm up before service begins. Feel free to join at any time! We are open to beginning and experienced singers alike. Contact our interim Director of Music, Linda Hanson.
The Vintage Group - meets the second Thursday of every month at 1:00pm on Zoom. This group consists of ladies in their eighties and nineties who meet to share, support, and have some fun. If you are a similar age and would like to join, you are very welcome. Please email Sue Lewis.
Worship Arts - meets occasionally to discuss worship design, talk about themes for worship and decorations for the altar. Please email Rocky Shoemaker for more information
PACEM - during the coldest months of the winter, Wesley Memorial, along with other local churches in Charlottesville, opens up our sanctuary to the unhoused population providing a place to sleep and hot meals for a two week period. There are plenty of opportunites to serve as a volunteer during PACEM. Please email Maury Early for more information.