SUNDAYS
Sunday Morning Adult Discipleship Opportunities
Join us on Sundays for lively discussions on a variety of literature, scriptures and topics pertaining to life and faith in today’s world. High School students, Collegians, Adults of all ages welcome!
Fall 2011 – “Faith and Knowledge”, facilitated by Dane Scott,
Sundays: Sept. 11- Oct. 16 from 9.30 – 10.30 am;
Location: Olivet Chapel
Faith Practices for Families – Dan & Tracey Cravy How do we parents who don’t have it all together raise our kids to become men and women of faith and character? Explore simple, household practices of faith that form us as persons and families in the image of Christ. Join us for candid discussion, the chance to laugh at ourselves, and the opportunity to consider practical practices of faith that might bring richness and meaning to family life. Oct. 30-Nov. 20 Contact: Tracey Cravy,
fpcm college group
‘Life happens. Love heals. Laughter helps. Hope is real.’
If you are a UM undergrad or college age and looking for a place to hang out and get to know people, or explore the real issues and questions of life and faith, or serve others who are in need, or just enjoy real life with real people, OR all of the above, this is the group for you. Whether you don’t have a faith or do or aren’t sure, you’re welcome.
Sundays: 11am – Worship (in sanctuary),
12.30pm – Lunch, Laughs & Conversations
Contact: Stacy Keogh for info on starting date and events.
stacy.keogh @ gmail.com
Facebook page:
‘Moving Pictures’
Enjoy going to the movies? Anyone who’s interested is invited to meet at the Wilma Theatre on the first Sunday evening of the month to see what’s playing (throwing Milk Duds at each other included), then head out for a beverage (fermented or otherwise) and discuss the film.
Time: First Sunday of each month, 6:50 p.m.
Location: The Wilma Theatre (131. S. Higgins), unless otherwise noted
Contact: Brian Marsh
WEDNESDAYS
Women On the Way (W.O.W.)
A community-wide women’s Bible study hosted by FPC focusing on the study of God’s word and the building of relationships. This year’s study will be on the book of Luke. Our weekly time together consists of small groups with discussion, sharing, and prayer, occasional fellowship and seasonal service projects.
W.O.W. Afternoon:
8 Sept–4 May – 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Location: Various Rooms and Fellowship Hall
W.O.W. Evening: 14 Sept.–27 April – 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Church Library
Contacts:
- W.O.W. Afternoon – Denise Zimmer (542-7078) & Diane Daugherty (239-6904)
- W.O.W. Evening – Kirsten Marsh (829-3938)
FPC Membership Class (plus) - led by Pastor Dan Cravy
“Becoming Church” Oct. 5 – Nov. 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Olivet Chapel
A six-week gathering that aims for a lived experience of the Christian faith and a taste of what FPC hopes for all whom God may gather. This opportunity is designed for everyone from those who are new or considering membership at First Pres to those who in any season of life are seeking spiritual vitality. Centering on the Way of Jesus’ radical love, our times together will explore Christian spirituality, authentic community, and life for others. There will be no assumption of prior biblical knowledge or prayer experience. In fact, what we hope is that this experience might provide pathways for approaching God, for developing relationships that matter for faith, and for focusing outward on the good of others. In addition to a brief orientation to FPC, you should leave with simple ways to make Scripture leap off the page, practiced ways of connecting with God, some new and deepened friendships, and some hands-on experience of Christian servanthood. Childcare provided as needed.
Facilitator: Co-Pastor Dan Cravy, 549-5144 (church office)
Men’s Study and Discussion Group:
6:30-8:00 p.m. Room 206
This is a fellowship for men seeking an opportunity to share viewpoints and outlooks with other men in a faith centered community. Regardless of what we study and discuss the objective remains the same — building trusting relationships with one another in a supportive Christian setting. The initial discussions this fall are based on the book FEARLESS by best selling author, Max Lucado. (We thought the title would be particularly appealing to men of all ages!) Often it seems the world is an increasingly chaotic place with budget woes, flare-ups in the Middle East, and social unrest, as well as more personal issues like business challenges, layoffs at work, family dynamics, and illness. All these and more cause anxiety. This series aims to help us harness those fears with a Christian world view and encouragement that the opposite of fear is faith.
Leaders: Carl Johnson and Guy Hanson.
Women’s Group: Beth Moore Study
“David: Seeking a Heart Like His” examines the “man after God’s own heart.” If you’ve ever experienced doubts, temptations, losses, family problems, or personal inconsistencies, discover how you, too, can have a heart like our own God.
Sept. 14 – Nov. 30, church chapel room
Cost: $16.00 for study book
fpcm Young Adult Group
Young Adult Group (YAG)
Whether you are a UM grad student, a young adult in the working world or looking for work, single or married or somewhere in between, join us for a time of connections and conversations, wrestling and wondering, friendship and fun.
Wednesday nights, every two weeks 7-9 pm
Contact: Betsy & Jeff Cincoski (jcincoski @gmail.com), Travis Dimmick (tdimmick7 @hotmail.com)
Facebook page: fpc missoula young adults facebook group
THURSDAYS
Men’s Group
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 a.m.
Join a group of men who gather before the crack of dawn to share in true friendship at the intersections of laughter and life, doubt and faith, guilt and grace. There’s always a place for you!
Location: Church Library
Contact: Mike Jennings
jmjennings @ bresnan dot net
Presbyterian Women
The Presbyterian Women group engages women in mission fundraisers, Bible study, and fellowship. The fundraisers support this congregation, plus mission projects in Missoula and other parts of the world. Mission fundraisers: as scheduled
Potluck lunch and program: 1st Thursday of each month, noon, Fellowship Hall. Circle Groups meet monthly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship. Contact: Lupe Hilliard, 549-4509, guadaluh638@cs.com