It's time to find Common Ground! This Fall, we're offering four unique groups, centered on four unique settings. No agenda, just time together. Pick one to enjoy or explore them all! Advanced notice of interest is helpful but never required. These groups are designed to be an intergenerational opportunity for fun and relationship building. They are also flexible to allow you to jump in as your schedule allows.
All are welcome: guests, new believers, those in the Franklin community, and established church members alike—we are all on Common Ground! We can't wait to see you there! Please reach out to the contact listed below for each group to express your interest so we can get accurate head counts for each event. Thank you!
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAYS
There’s no better way to spend Saturday than watching the game and eating good food with friends!
LOCATION:
Neighbors Franklin
4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Ste. 162
CONTACT:
Brennan Perkins
START DATE:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Saturdays, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
We will not meet Nov. 7, due to the All Church Retreat.
GET OUTSIDE HIKING & WALKING GROUP
As the Fall weather is upon us, it’s finally time to get outside and take a stroll! This group meets at various locations across the greater Franklin area to walk the beautiful parks & trails that our community has to offer!
LOCATIONS:
October 10: Judge Fulton Greer Park
Near the Franklin Rec Center.
October 17: Preservation Park
1600 Thompson's Station Rd. W., Thompson's Station
October 24: Crockett Park
1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood
Oct 31: Bicentennial Park Franklin
400 5th Ave. N., Franklin
November 14: Pinkerton Park
405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin
CONTACT:
Rachel Salmon Parks
START DATE:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Saturdays, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. No meetup Nov. 7 due to the All-Church Retreat.
PUB WITH THE PASTOR
A casual setting for conversation and questions with our senior Pastor, Chris Haynes. Grab a beer or some fries, get curious and have some fun!
LOCATION:
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd.
CONTACT:
Chris Haynes
START DATE:
Monday, October 12, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
CRAFTING GROUP
This is a low stake, guided Fall-themed craft. All materials will be provided. You don’t have to be a Picasso to let your creative side shine- come make friends and take a cute craft home with you!
LOCATION:
Christ UMC Children's Commons
Please enter downstairs Children's Commons Entrance.
CONTACT:
Rachel Salmon Parks
START DATE:
Monday, October 12, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
It's time to find Common Ground! This Fall, we're offering four unique groups, centered on four unique settings. No agenda, just time together. Pick one to enjoy or explore them all! Advanced notice of interest is helpful but never required. These groups are designed to be an intergenerational opportunity for fun and relationship building. They are also flexible to allow you to jump in as your schedule allows.
All are welcome: guests, new believers, those in the Franklin community, and established church members alike—we are all on Common Ground! We can't wait to see you there! Please reach out to the contact listed below for each group to express your interest so we can get accurate head counts for each event. Thank you!
COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAYS
There’s no better way to spend Saturday than watching the game and eating good food with friends!
LOCATION:
Neighbors Franklin
4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Ste. 162
CONTACT:
Brennan Perkins
START DATE:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Saturdays, from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
We will not meet Nov. 7, due to the All Church Retreat.
PUB WITH THE PASTOR
A casual setting for conversation and questions with our senior Pastor, Chris Haynes. Grab a beer or some fries, get curious and have some fun!
LOCATION:
The Factory at Franklin
230 Franklin Rd.
CONTACT:
Chris Haynes
START DATE:
Monday, October 12, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
GET OUTSIDE HIKING & WALKING GROUP
As the Fall weather is upon us, it’s finally time to get outside and take a stroll! This group meets at various locations across the greater Franklin area to walk the beautiful parks & trails that our community has to offer!
LOCATIONS:
October 10: Judge Fulton Greer Park
Near the Franklin Rec Center.
October 17: Preservation Park
1600 Thompson's Station Rd. W., Thompson's Station
October 24: Crockett Park
1500 Volunteer Pkwy, Brentwood
Oct 31: Bicentennial Park Franklin
400 5th Ave. N., Franklin
November 14: Pinkerton Park
405 Murfreesboro Rd, Franklin
CONTACT:
Rachel Salmon Parks
START DATE:
Saturday, October 10, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Saturdays, from 10:00am to 12:00pm. No meetup Nov. 7 due to the All-Church Retreat.
CRAFTING GROUP
This is a low stake, guided Fall-themed craft. All materials will be provided. You don’t have to be a Picasso to let your creative side shine- come make friends and take a cute craft home with you!
LOCATION:
Christ UMC Children's Commons
Please enter downstairs Children's Commons Entrance.
CONTACT:
Rachel Salmon Parks
START DATE:
Monday, October 12, 2026
FREQUENCY:
Weekly
DURATION & TIME:
6 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.