First United Presbyterian Church

Connections Groups

There are lots of groups at FUPC that offer the opportunity to connect with others over a shared purpose. If you are interested in joining one of the groups listed below, please contact the listed contact person using the Instant Church Directory App. If you do not have the app, contact the church office for assistance. You can also use the Connections Groups Sign-Up form to let our Connections Group Coordinator know you are interested. The coordinator will contact you to assist you with connecting with a group.

If you are interested in joining one of the groups listed below, please contact the listed contact person using the Instant Church Directory App. If you do not have the app, contact the church office for assistance.
You can also use the Connections Groups Sign-Up form to let our Connections Group Coordinator know you are interested. The coordinator will contact you to assist you with connecting with a group.

Connections Groups Sign-Up Form

Present Word

This group is a Sunday Morning Adult Discussion Group that meets during the Christian Education Hour in Calvin 201 for Bible study. Please see our Sunday School Information page for more information.

Thoughtful Christians

This group is a Sunday Morning Adult Discussion Group that meets during the Christian Education Hour in Calvin 203. They choose a book to study as a group.  Please see our Sunday School Information page for more information.

Chancel Choir

All are welcome to join the choir! Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. Contact Director of Music Ministry, Isaac Thomas for more information.

Bells on the Hill

Our bell choir is full but director, Pam Gilbreath is always looking for substitutes. If you are interested, please contact her. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays at 4:00 p.m.

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

This group officially meets every Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. (all are usually seated by 6:15 a.m.) at the Village Inn for prayer, a devotion, and fellowship. Contact person: James Moore.

Men’s Fellowship Lunch

This group meets at noon on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Location varies. Contact people are Tom Verdery and Stewart Smith.

PW Morning Bible Study

This group meets the second Tuesday of the month from September through May (zoom connection available). They use the PW Horizon’s Bible Study. They gather for fellowship at 9:45 am and start the lesson with announcements and prayer at 10 am.  After the lesson, a group of ladies usually go to lunch. 

PW Evening Bible Study

The group meets the second Tuesday of each month (except July) at 6:15 pm in members’ homes. They begin with fellowship and light snacks and discussion begins around 7:00 pm. They use the PW Horizon’s Bible Study.  Katie Jackson is the contact person.

PW Covenant Group

This group meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 10:30 am in the Villa Room at Butterfield Trail Village. They read a variety of books and begin a new book every two or three months Contact person. Jessie Koeppe

Hooks and Needles

Hooks and Needles is an opportunity to gather for fellowship while working on prayer shawl ministry projects or personal handwork projects (knitting, crocheting, beading, cross stitch, etc.). Meets weekly, Friday mornings from 10:00 am to 11:30 am in the church library. Contact person: Janet Clausen

Yoga

Meets the third Thursday of the month in Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm. Contact person: Barbara Verdery.

Crafts

Meets the first Monday of the month at 6:00 pm in member’s homes. Contact person is Carol VanScyoc.

Happy Hikers

The Happy Hikers will be hiking again once the weather cools down a bit. Contact Kristi Button to be added to the email list for the group.

Young Adult Dinners

This group is led by Amanda McDonald, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. They meet every other Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Upper Witherspoon.

Women’s Noon Bible Study

This group meets weekly on Fridays at noon in the Church Library. They are currently taking a break for the summer. The discussion is led by Lorraine Brewer and the contact person for the group is Nancy Cain.

 

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