COMMON GROUND

4 Unique Groups. 4 Unique Settings. 

No agenda, just time together.

C0MMON GROUND

4 Unique Groups.

4 Unique Settings. 

No agenda,

just time together.

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

brennan@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

rachel@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

chris@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

rachel@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

brennan@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

chris@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

rachel@christumcfranklin.org

 

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

rachel@christumcfranklin.org

 

START DATE:

Monday, October 12, 2026

 

FREQUENCY:

Weekly

 

DURATION & TIME:

6 weeks on Mondays, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.