Category: Cell Groups

  • Samaritan Stitchers

    Samaritan Stitchers

    We are people who enjoy knitting or crocheting for the benefit of others.

    No expertise required. We can teach you!


    We make prayer shawls and lap blankets for people who need a little TLC, as well as items for new babies born to families of CUMC.

    Meeting Time: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month. 
    Location: Room 106  Adult Education/Church Office Building
    Who: Everyone is welcome

  • Chrismon Crafters

    Chrismon Crafters

    Would you enjoy craft​ing and creating something sacred to be used in the worship experiences of Clemson United Methodist church?

    Come join us to make beautiful, beaded Advent Chrismon Ornaments.

    We create these symbolic ornaments out of pearlized beads and wire, then give them to the church to adorn our Christmas trees in the Worship Center and in the Christian Life Center. 

    Meeting Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays monthly at 12:30pm
    Location: Room 115 in the Adult Education/Church Office Building
    Who: Anyone interested in learning to create Chrismons.  

  • Nurture Team

    Do you have a gift of caring for others? 


    Are you interested in serving God by offering your time and care to older members of the congregation? 


    Our Nurture Team strives to connect with all members in our congregation, with an emphasis toward our senior adults. We also offer nurturing attention to the full membership as needed, through calls, cards, visits and other neighborly actions

    In addition, we provide bereavement bags to church families when they have lost a loved one. 

    Nurture meets once a month on the 3rd Tuesday with a brief devotion and great fellowship as we discuss and plan our ministry of care to the CUMC congregation.

    Meeting Time: Every 3rd Tuesday @ 10:00am or 2:00pm (rotating schedule)
    Location: Overflow Room, Worship Center
    Who: Anyone who enjoys caring for others in the ways described above

  • Women’s Leisure Ministry 

    Intermittently, groups of women @ CUMC enjoy organized Leisure opportunities including dinner, some type of fun, and sharing prayer requests. 
    Meeting Time: Varies per group
    Location: Brooke Whitworth’s home
    Who: ALL women who desire to join. 

  • The Golden Guild

    We are the Clemson UMC leisure ministry for retired (and some not yet retired) active adults! (Guests are always welcome.)
    We meet monthly (usually the 4th Thursday) for meaningful fellowship and lunch outings, plus we occasionally enjoy interesting bonus activities nearby! (entertainment, exhibits, events, etc.) We also meet at the church once in a while for a light lunch and time for planning activities and events!  We have dozens of folks joining us and hope you will, too. 

  • Senior Singles

    The Senior Singles group traditionally gets together on the 4th Thursday of each month, for dinner and/or entertainment. This is a social group of a few senior adults who like to stay active and have fun! Coordinated by Matt Watkins.


    ​​Meeting Time: 3rd Thursday each month
    Location: Varies month to month
    Who: Single people in their senior adult years

  • #Adulting!

    #Adulting!

    A space for adults in their 20’s and 30’s who are out in the real world! 
    You may be fully invested in a vocational or professional career, getting more education, or still looking for employment that’s right for you. Maybe you’re secure in your place in the world or still looking for where/how you belong. Are you single or coupled? Living in your own place, staying with roommates, or still with family? Are you already active and involved in church, or just looking for people to journey with? However you are adulting, this is a group of people who share faith, grow and learn together, talk about life, and enjoy leisure and fun!  Facilitated by Pastor Meg Wilkes

    Meeting Time: About twice a month, date is TBD.  Call the Church office for more information.  864-654-5547
    Location: Church, coffee shops, restaurants, homes, movies, hiking, theater shows, ice cream places…..   wherever we decide together…  Be flexible!  
    Who: Adults in their 20’s and 30’s

  • CUMC HIKERS

    CUMC HIKERS

    Are you interested in exploring nature, hiking through the woods and along beautiful trails?
    Put on your hiking boots/shoes and get hiking with us!
    With so many wonderful trails and natural wonders (waterfalls and lakes etc) in the Clemson area, this group takes advantage of the opportunity for fellowship in the great outdoors!
    Join us for some meaningful hiking experiences, from easy to moderate, typically within a 30 min radius of Clemson.
    Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall! If weather permits, we enjoy the views, the exercise, the meditation, and the good company! This group is coordinated by one of our members, Sara Sarasua.

    Meeting Time: 2nd Saturday each month @ 9:00am
    Location: Trails determined month to month!
    Who: All are welcome

  • Table for Eight

    Table for Eight is an exciting opportunity to connect with others at Clemson UMC. Participating in Table for Eight means signing up for three meals over the course of a few months.  The next round for Table for Eight Sign ups is coming soon.  What a Great Way to start the New Year, by making new friends around the dinner table.

    Meeting Time: One evening monthly at a designated hour as determined by each group.
    Location: In homes and restaurants as determined by each group. 
    Who: Men and women of all ages  ​

  • Dominion Fellowship

    A group of senior adults who live at Dominion in Clemson and gather monthly for fellowship, devotion, and singing there, led by Pastor Tommy Wilkes. 
    Our church Pastors, Nurture co-chairs, and music director participate in leading worship.

    Meeting Time: First Thursday of the month @ 2:00pm  
    Location: Dominion Gathering Lounge
    Who: Senior Adults of Dominion Senior Living