plant deep roots.
At Central, we deeply value community. We’re not a building. We’re people loving, encouraging, and relying on one another. We want everyone at Central to know that they have someone to turn to in both crisis and celebration.
We also deeply value curiosity. We're convinced that a childlike faith means asking really good questions. Faith and doubt are not opposites, but partners in a divine dance. Poking and prodding around in mystery is holy work, and this work is often best done outside of Sunday mornings.
We hope in the groups, studies, and classes offered each semester that you can find a way to build community and to be curious about your faith. We hope you find people to do life with and also that you grow and learn in the ways that you want to.
Scroll down to learn more about Central's groups, studies, and classes in general and also those being offered in Fall 2026. For questions about any of these, feel free to reach out to Pastor Julia at julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com!
deeper groups
A deeper group is a gathering of 8-12 people who meet in homes, at church, or in coffee shops on a weekly basis to deepen their friendships, their knowledge of God, and their impact on the world. These groups tend to be long-term and usually spend time checking in with each other and also discussing that week's sermon or another chosen topic. If you would like to host or lead a new deeper group, let us know!
studies
We offer book studies, Bible studies, and more so that everyone has a chance to grow and discuss faith topics in a small group setting. We typically offer a study during Advent and Lent, along with other seasons. These groups tend to be short-term and predominantly discussion-based. If you have an idea for a book or section of the Bible or something else that you'd like to study, let us know!
classes
Classes are one-day events focused on a particular topic. These will often be more lecture-based, with some discussion and/or activity built in. Our hope is that classes will be a chance to learn more about Central, the UMC, a particular theological topic, or even to learn a new skill. If you would like to teach a class at Central, on any topic, please let us know!
fall 2026 catalogue
deeper groups
LGBTQIA+ group
monday night off-island group
Mondays at 7pm
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
thursday night on-island group
Thursdays at 7pm
Contact gabby.kroon@gmail.com
Contact gabby.kroon@gmail.com
Mondays at 6:30pm
Contact angelica@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Contact angelica@galvestoncentralchurch.com
thursday night off-island group
Thursdays at 6:30pm
Contact joannabordelon@gmail.com
Contact joannabordelon@gmail.com
studies
fall bible/book study
advent book study
Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the
Kingdom of Heaven by Amy Jill-Levine
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
September 8th - October 27th
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Kingdom of Heaven by Amy Jill-Levine
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
September 8th - October 27th
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Book TBD- stay tuned.
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
12/1 - 12/22
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Sundays at 12pm
11/29 - 12/20
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact revrou2911@gmail.com
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
12/1 - 12/22
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact julia@galvestoncentralchurch.com
Sundays at 12pm
11/29 - 12/20
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Contact revrou2911@gmail.com
classes
central 101
Learn about all the ways you can grow, serve, and build community at Central!
Sunday, September 13th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Sunday, September 13th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
umc 101
Learn about how both the United Methodist Church and Central are organized, who’s in charge, how decisions are made, and more!
Sunday, October 11th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Sunday, October 11th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
theology 101
Learn about some of the basic theological ideas that guide the United Methodist Church and Central!
Sunday, November 8th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
Sunday, November 8th at 9am
Grace Clinic (upstairs at Central)
other groups
choir
sound check: open music jam
Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm
September 30th - December 24th
Central's Kids Room
Contact ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com
September 30th - December 24th
Central's Kids Room
Contact ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com
see, love, act.
Serving breakfast on the 1st Sunday of every month
Contact mccartyd@uhd.edu
Contact mccartyd@uhd.edu
3rd Tuesday of every month
11:30am - 1:30pm
Central's Kids Room
Contact ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com
11:30am - 1:30pm
Central's Kids Room
Contact ezra@galvestoncentralchurch.com
crochet group
Come learn to crochet and make prayer blankets or whatever you want!
2nd Thursday of every month - 6-8pm
Joyfully Stranded - 1126 19th St.
Contact joyfullystranded@gmail.com
2nd Thursday of every month - 6-8pm
Joyfully Stranded - 1126 19th St.
Contact joyfullystranded@gmail.com