Recreation Ministries

The Shady Grove UMC Recreation Ministry offers several exiting options to grow in fellowship and fitness! Contact Matt Frankiln, Director of Youth, Young Adult and Recreation Ministries, using the button below for more information.

Pickleball
Pickleball
We offer pickleball during the winter/spring on Wednesday nights in the gym from 7-9 p.m. All experience levels are welcome! Contact Matt using the button above for details!
Basketball
Basketball

Open-gym basketball is held on Monday evenings at 8:00 p.m. in the Shady Grove gym. Contact Matt Franklin using the button above for details!

Softball
Softball

Shady Grove has a slow-pitch softball team that plays in the spring at Pole Green Park. Contact Matt Franklin using the button above for details.

Children's Indoor Soccer

We’re excited to offer a 9-week indoor soccer league for kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade, hosted in the Shady Grove UMC gym.  The season runs September 6 – November 1, 2025.  Our league is focused on fun, teamwork, and community, with age-appropriate games and a positive environment. Week 1 is a meet-your-coach and practice session. Games will be held weeks 2-9, all at SGUMC. Financial assistance is available on request. Click on the button below to register!

FIT
FIT

Senior fitness including chair aerobics, stretches, balance, and fellowship! Mondays and Fridays at 10:00 a.m. in room G110.

Contact Sandra Smith 804-513-3637 or at spsmith1942@gmail.com.

Weekday Pickleball
Weekday Pickleball

Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays in the gym from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Contact Ken Long at ken.harriet@yahoo.com with questions.