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Adult Ministries
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Small Groups meet throughout the Petaluma area
Click here to see this month's calendar of Small Group meetings
“Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Christ.” (Acts 5:42)
Dona White and Kathy Francone invite people to join a small group
In a Christian small group, you can
- Have a sense of belonging, a place where you matter
- Study the Bible without being judged for what you do not know— and apply time-tested principles to everyday life.
- Discuss your spirituality without being judged for what you believe or don’t believe.
- Communicate your beliefs, feelings and needs honestly: Being as vulnerable as you choose and bringing your needs to the group's awareness.
- Practice Accountability: Being cared about and loved.
- Take Responsibility: A place where you are needed and appreciated because you can meet others' needs.
A Christian Small Group is "an intentional face-to-face gathering of 3 to 12 people on a regular time schedule with the common purpose of discovering and growing in the possibilities of the abundant life in Christ." -Roberta Hestenes
Our Small Groups Have Studied…
- Spiritual Gifts
- Disciple: Overview of the Bible
- Prayer
- Psalms
- James
- Ephesians
- Revelation
- he Purpose Driven Life, by Rick Warren
Women of Faith
- Presbyterian Beliefs
- Jesus, the One and Only, by Beth Moore
New groups are being formed continuously
What People Are Saying:
- “My group gave me the spiritual and emotional support that allows me to get through some of the rough spots of life.”
- “I couldn’t think of not having these people in my life. They are my extended family.”
- “There’s nothing I can’t share with them—happiness and sadness. I know they will pray. I can count on it.”
- “My group showed me God’s Word really is what it says it is.”
Click here to see this month's calendar of Small Group meetings
Classes & Training Events
[TOP] Various classes meet. Currently, two ongoing classes meet Sunday mornings:
- Adult Bible Class, Sundays, 9:00 AM in the Fireside Room, led by Larry Hebert. Open to all.
- Adult Bible Class, Sundays, 10:30 AM in the Fireside Room, led by Bill Linstrom. Open to all.
Other Training Events are held periodically:
- Exploration Class - an introduction the Christian faith and the Presbyterian Church
- Small Group Leaders Training
- New Officers Training
- Session Retreat
- Deacons Retreat
Potluck Groups
[TOP] Food, Fun & Ffellowship! New Groups are formed quarterly. Are you looking for an opportunity
for fellowship with church participants in a fun, relaxed atmosphere? We invite
you to join a potluck group, to meet for an informal meal with groups of six
for three month periods. All members and friends are invited to join. -sponsored by Congregational Care Commission, Diane Olson, Verna Bueckert
Women's Retreat
[TOP] FPC's Women's Retreat meets each fall at Westminster Woods. Inspirational teaching and wonderful fellowship are the main ingredients. -sponsored by Adult Commission, Judy White, coordinator.
Self-Help Groups
[TOP] Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
www.foodaddicts.org
For men and women who have experienced difficulties in life because they c ann ot control their eating or are obsessed with food or weight, FA has proven to be an effective and long-term solution, offering hope and recovery. FA is based upon the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and membership is open to anyone who wants help in recovering from food addiction ( overeating, under-eating and bulimia). There are no dues, fees, or weigh-ins at meetings. For a list of meetings worldwide, visit www.foodaddicts.org or call 781-321-9118 (in CA: 800-600-6028.)
We look forward to answering any questions you may have and hope that you will post this link, along with this program description if possible, as a service to the community.
Or call Heidi Virkus (member of First Presbyterian, Petaluma)
707-775-3344
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Click HERE to view a brief video (.wmv file) introduction to Small Groups.
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