Here at First Presbyterian, many of us gather in small Covenant and Fellowship groups to practice discipleship as the Body of Christ. Through these groups, we study and learn, pray and grow spiritually, share our lives, and carry out the Church's mission.
• Covenant groups include elements of mission, study, prayer and life-sharing, and also expect committed attendance for a covenanted time period. Groups vary as to when they accept new members; please contact leaders if you'd like to check out a group.
• Fellowship groups offer additional opportunities for working in community and service at First Pres. They are more appropriate for drop-in attendance.
Below are the groups currently--or soon to be--available. There are always new groups forming--so come back to this page often! For general information about Small Groups Ministries, or to suggest a new group, contact Pat Kinney or Shirley Eglington. If you don't know how to reach the folks listed here, call the church office at 650-325-5659.
| Group | Description | Leader(s) | Meeting Time | Location |
| Base Christian Community | Early morning book discussions | Jim Hewlett | Wednesdays 8:00-9:30am |
A member's home (contact leader) |
| Faith Issues in Film |
Watch chosen films on DVD at home, then meet to discuss issues raised about faith, ethics, or social justice. Film reviews |
Ellen Forbes, Jim Gibbs | 3rd Tuesday of month; Sep-Nov, Jan-May, 7:15-9:15pm | A member's home (contact leader) |
| Men's Support Group | Supports members in their personal, family and professional lives. Self-led. | David Mineau | Sundays, 8-10am |
Westminster House |
| Non-Violent Communication | A learning and experiential group; compassionate listening and sharing. (Currently closed to new members.) | Marjorie Visher | 1st Tuesday of month, 7pm | A member's home |
| Parenting Young Children (age 0-5) | Create a community of support in parenting young children...and have fun together. | TBD - contact Rob Martin | TBD | TBD |
| Parenting Kids and Pre-Teens (ages 6-13) |
How to raise children in a healthy, expanding and spiritual way | Lee Merkle-Raymond | 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5-7pm |
A member's home (contact leader) |
| Parents, Friends and Children | Picnic, sharing, support for families. "It takes a community to raise a child." | Victoria Hayden, Arlene Schaupp | One Sunday per month, after worship | Varies. Contact leaders. |
updated February 2010
| Group | Description | Leader(s) | Meeting Times | Location |
| Prime Timers | Informal conversations over bag lunches plus a program with a speaker. | Don Fidler | 2nd Tuesday, noon - 2pm | Church lounge or Fellowship Hall |
| First Pres Hikers | Moderate (3-4 hour) hikes in Bay Area parks known for their wildflower displays | Julie Barney, Don Hildenbrand | Click here for 2010 schedule |
Varies. Contact leaders |
| Prayer Support Group | Potluck, sharing, support, discussion of Christian faith and prayer | Arlene Schaupp | 2nd Monday, 6-8pm |
Schaupp home |
updated February 2010
