Divorce and Grief Recovery

Recovery Courses 

The Divorce Recovery Workshop

Now - November 20, 2025: meets for 10 weeks and helps those dealing with divorce issues. It provides a caring support group for those going through a divorce or separation, with the goal of being able to move on with your life. For information, call 228.365.2998 or 228.731.5500.

The Grief Recovery Workshop

Now - November 20, 2025: a 10-week program for those dealing with the emotional pain that follows the death of a loved one. Participants share loss experiences and talk about grief issues, with the goal of putting their life back together and beginning to live again.  For information, call 228.341.0889 or 228.806.0851.  

Broken Rainbow

September 18 - November 20, 2025:  a 10-week program for children ages six to eleven who are having difficulty coping with a divorce or death in their family. The leader has been working with children for over 20 years. Call 228.669.9868 for details.

All workshops meet at 7 pm on Thursday nights in the Education Building of First United Methodist Church. Our church is located on 15th Street in downtown Gulfport.  The Education building is at the corner of 15th Street and 23rd Avenue. The workshop fee is $30.  Scholarships are available.  Children of Divorce Recovery or Grief Recovery participants may attend Broken Rainbow at no cost. 

What our community says

“FUMC is a welcoming, caring church that uplifts through worship and empowers us to make a difference in the community.”

Jeanette Smith

“This faith community welcomes everyone and reflects God’s love through preaching, programs, and outreach.”

George Lammons

“FUMC provides a welcoming spiritual home with inspiring worship, fellowship, and community service.”

Jess Waltman

“Led by Claire and Jill, this church offers a welcoming home and a heart for service.”

Bob Reeves

“FUMC is a welcoming, judgment-free church where you can truly come as you are.”

Nathan Powell

“FUMC is a welcoming church where God’s love abounds and everyone is valued from the moment they arrive.”

Brandi Mire
FUMC is a church where everyone is welcomed. It is a caring church with many service opportunities to reach out and make a difference in our community. Worship services are uplifting, and there are numerous small group experiences available.
Jeanette Smith
This is a faith community that works every day to love God and to love others. It is inviting and open to everyone regardless of who you are, where you are from or where you have been. Those qualities are reflected in the preaching, the programs and the outreach.
George Lammons
First United Methodist Church was my spiritual home when I lived on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Pastor Claire Dobbs and the team made everyone feel welcome. The team went above and beyond to provide a engaging worship, fellowship, and discipleship experiences, and their service to the community is a model that we all should strive to follow.
Jess Waltman
Wonderful church that is active in service to our community. My family and I are so thankful that we decided to try this church out 11 years ago. Claire and Jill do a great job leading us and the people are welcoming and willing to serve!
Bob Reeves
I love being a member of FUMC. Everyone is so welcoming and it’s easy to plug in. People don’t judge when you walk in the door. Our church really has a “come as you are” attitude, and I think that’s my favorite part. I love our pastors and music team as well!
Nathan Powell
I came to FUMC about 12 years ago thanks to a friend, and I am so thankful I did. The two pastors, Claire and Jill, are absolutely amazing! They make you feel welcomed, valued, and engaged from the moment you arrive. If you’re looking for a church home where you are truly loved for who you are, this is your place. God’s love abounds here!
Brandi Mire