Connecting with Others

FPC desires for people to be connected in community with others, whether through existing programs within the church, or ideally within a small group setting. We believe that we need to be modeled after the Acts 2 church, where people gathered together in the temple but also met in homes to "do life together." Our Small group ministry, along with our existing programs, provide many opportunities to model our purpose statement “to reach more people and together grow in Christ.”

Small Groups

Small groups are a growing ministry within our church community. We currently have 17 small groups that meet regularly and encompass mixed/couples groups, a young adult group, womens' groups and a growing men's ministry. This fall we are also offering two new groups, a parenting survival group and one studying our newly adopted core beliefs. We continue to focus on providing a coaching structure to encourage and support group leaders since they are the backbone of the ministry.

During the last several years we have provided a short-term opportunity during Lent to experience “doing life together” through a church-wide theme that carries through worship and small groups. This year we focused on the Gospel of John with the small group study: Encounters with God, The Gospel of John by Henry Blackaby

Contact Sharon Early if you are interested in finding out more about our small group ministry.

Music Program

Music is a very important part of our worship and ministry.

Larry Hoey is our Organist and Choir Director. The adult Chancel Choir sings weekly at the 10:45 am Traditional service; the Mary El Bell Choir, directed by Andrea Wade, regularly enhances worship.

The Worship Team leads the music at the 9:09 am Contemporary service with Levi Owens leading the team.

Several times a year our worship is enhanced by special musical presentations, including using the musical gifts of members and guest musicians such as "A Touch of Brass" (a brass quintet).

The Fellowship Group

The "Fellowship Group" provides an opportunity for adults to share a meal, fellowship and a variety of programs. Gatherings are held several times a year, generally on Fridays at noon and are posted in the weekly bulletins or the monthly newsletter with contact information.

Youth

Junior and Senior High Youth have an active ministry led by Jeremy Finn which also has transitioned to a small group philosophy. The schedule for junior and senior high youth also includes opportunities for recreation, service to others and mission trips. For more information check out the youth page.

Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women (PW) has been an important force in the life of the denomination and this church for many decades. as women have lived into their passion for mission and found their place in leadership. Presbyterian Women's predecessor organizations began more than 200 years ago when women, in general, had no recognized role outside the home. The organizations gained support and respect, especially from missionaries in the field who requested women's donations and prayers.

Presbyterian women have always been in the forefront of ministries that emphasize compassion and justice, advocating for women, children and minorities, as well as addressing a host of other societal problems. The role of women in both foreign and home missions expanded throughout the 19th and 20th centuries.

With opportunities for women much broader today, PW as a formal organization no longer exists at FPC. But three things continue:

• FPC offers many opportunities for women to experience fellowship and study, pursue mission, and both serve and lead in ministry.
  
• FPC women still participate in PW events at the presbytery, synod and General Assembly level.
  
• Presbyterian Women have given us a legacy by modeling service through the church and dedication to God as the foundation for taking Christ into every area of life and the world in this new century.

Online Directory of Members and Friends of the Church

For members and friends of the church, we offer the following online pictorial directory. Due to privacy concerns, you must have a userid and password to access the data. If you have misplaced your userid/password, please contact Sharon Early.