Find Your Place in Small Groups

Community is what makes the fabric of who we are as the church. First Presbyterian is good at loving one another, encouraging one another, and sharing our interests and talents in order that our community can grow and become strong together.

If you would like to stay up-to-date on all the events at FPC, check out our calendar, pick up a seasonal events flyer and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages. You can also sign up for our Newsletter by calling 318-222-0604 to be put on our mailing and emailing lists.

PW CIRCLES

Presbyterian Women Circle groups meet at various times - Every women who is a member of First Presbyterian is invited to participate in the work and worship of this caring community of women. To learn more about Presbyterian Women please contact the church office.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN BOOK CLUB

Book Club group that meets during the months of October-April typically on the 4th Thursdays of the month (except for Nov/Dec which will have a combined meeting on December 1, 2022) at 12:00pm in our PW Suite - for a list of featured books for the 2022-2023 year, discussion leaders and dates click HERE.

CARD MINISTRY

Create handmade cards for congregational needs while you enjoy fellowship in this creative group - meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Seekers Room at 1:30pm.

TOWER ARTS

Enjoy being part of a creative fellowship that meets every Friday at 10:00am in the 3rd Floor Youth Lounge. Participants can bring any creative materials of their choice for personal projects and a sack lunch. Come and enjoy fellowship in an open, shared creative space!

MEMORY CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

This group is specifically for those who care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders, providing a safe place where caregivers can share experiences, learn, and talk with others. The group meets twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at 1:00pm in the PW Suite.

Congregational Care

DEACONS

The office of Deacon is an ordained position in the Presbyterian Church. The ministry of deacons as set forth in Scripture is one of "compassion, witness and service." The Board of Deacons consists of 24 members whose primary ministry is for the compassion and care of the members of First Presbyterian. Each deacon is assigned a Parish Outreach Group with the charge to develop a personal and intentional relationship with each family/member in the group. This creates the basis for information sharing, awareness of pastoral care needs, and the life and activities surrounding the congregation. Through regular contact, the Deacons keep up with the well-being of our members, offering support, assistance and prayer.

FAITH COMMUNITY NURSING & HEALTH MINISTRY

Faith Community Nursing (FCN) is a healing ministry focusing on the intentional care of the spirit in the promotion of health and the prevention and minimization illness. Susan Pierce and Michelle Phelan provide their expertise and experience as our Faith Community Nurses and we welcome members to contact them. FCNs are “translators” between the faith community and the health community. Our ministry is defined by the specific needs of the FPC congregation, individually and collectively. We have also recently formed a Health Ministry Committee to address other programming for the congregation, such as periodic health information nights, support groups, blood pressure checks and more. Click HERE for a detailed list of the points below. In response to these needs, we seek to serve you as:

• Integrators of faith and health
• Health advocates
• Health educators
• Health counselors
• Support group developers
• Volunteer trainers
• Referral agents

CONGREGATIONAL LIFE

The Congregational Life Ministry promotes that unique sense of community that is the mark of the Church of Jesus Christ. Opportunities for nurture in Christian Fellowship include Sunday dinners, church suppers, Presbyterian Night Out, game nights, retreats, receptions, and inter-generational celebrations including the annual Christmas Party, among others.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN

Presbyterian Women (PW) is the women's organization of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The purpose of Presbyterian Women is to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study; to support the mission of the church worldwide; to work for justice and peace; and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church(USA) and witnesses the promise of God's Kingdom. 

Here at First Presbyterian, our PW Circles deliver flowers to members who are hospitalized, in nursing homes or home-bound; deliver meals monthly; work with the Congregational Life Ministry by assisting with hospitality needs at FPC events; establish books dedicated to pastoral care in our library; work with the Deacons to develop tailored communication with homebound members; and seek opportunities for service within the church, our neighborhood and the community at large.

If you are interested in finding out more about Presbyterian Women at FPC or would like to join one of our many PW Circle Groups, please contact the church office at 318-222-0604. Or click here for detailed information about the many activities in which the PW is involved. We will put you in touch with our Membership Chairman and she will be more than happy to help you find your place.

PRAYERS

If you know of a member that needs assistance or care, please let us know. To request prayers, call for assistance at the church at 318-222-0604.