Growing Together into God's Plan
Growing Together into God’s Plan
“[Paul] planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NRSVUE)
Growing Together into God's Plan is the Faith Formation Theme for 2026-2027.
Below are just some of the many opportunities to join in and grow in your faith this year at First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire.
For more information on any of these opportunities contact:
Growing Together into God’s Plan
“[Paul] planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NRSVUE)
CHILDREN
· Our Nursery is staffed with competent and kind attendants during worship for children 0-6 years old.
· Worship includes a Mini-Message for children and worship bags with kid-friendly activities.
· Following the children’s message, younger children are dismissed to go to the nursery and older children through 5th grade may attend children’s education which will be in the Robin’s Nest classroom and include music, a lesson, games, and artwork.
YOUTH
Youth Group is a safe place for 6th-12th grade students to meet friends, be listened to, grow in faith, and have fun. Contact the office or faith formation for more information on when and where they meet.
Youth Fellowship –we are planning several special events this year like a lock-in, service work, and even going to a play together!
This year our Youth Group will take part in IMPACT –a JONAH - interfaith group focusing on mental health and youth flourishing. We will meet with other Eau Claire youth groups three times during the school year.
ADULT EDUCATION:
Abundant Living group is led by Melissa Willis and meets every 3rd Sunday at 4PM beginning Sept. 20 and will be reading –Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker –which connects true spiritual fulfillment to simplicity and generosity rather than accumulating possessions.
Spiritual Nurture is a women’s group which meets Tuesdays at 10:30AM beginning Sept. 15 and will read Cherished Belonging by Gregory Boyle. Father Greg tells stories from his experience working with gang members in Homeboy Industries to paint a vision of radical compassion and community in overcoming societal polarization.
This year we are offering a new Sermon Discussion opportunity following worship each week, led by Dan Mundt, Jr. After a brief fellowship time, commencement will be signaled by ringing the bell around 11:15am and the discussion will end by noon.
Our Adult Sunday morning class will be led by John Wagner at 8:30-10AM in the Fireside Room. The class watches a video series followed by discussion. The group will explore portions of the following series:
Genesis: A Living Conversation (Bill Moyers)
On Faith and Reason (Bill Moyers)
The Question of God (Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis)
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The Joyful Singers are led by Melissa Willis and sing in worship on the 2nd Sunday of the month, rehearsing prior to worship on Sunday morning and at other times be determined. For more info contact Melissa Willis or the office.
The Jubilee Ringers are our handbell choir led by Ryan Poquette and rehearse Thursdays from 6:30-7:45pm. Rehearsals begin Thursday, September 10th. To find out about playing, contact Ryan Poquette or call the office.
Coffee and Conversation-First and Third Thursdays of each month, at 10AM in the Fellowship Hall
Tabletop Role Playing Games –This intergenerational group meets on Sundays at noon. For more info contact Rebecca Poquette at office@fpcec.org.
Presbyterian Women collaborate on various mission projects and fellowship events throughout the year and have two circles --the Mary Circle and the Naomi Circle. Naomi Circle meets on the 1st Tuesday of each Month at 7:00pm in the Fireside Room Mary Circle meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each Month at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall
Contact Rose Acheson or Sandy Griffin for more information.
Presbyterian Men’s Breakfast --Tuesdays, 8am at Randys Family Restaurant.
Faith Formation Team: Sandy Griffin, Dan Mundt, Jr., Susan Kreuger, Melissa Willis, Jamie Tepsa, and Sara Gannon, who is the Director of Faith Formation and may be reached at faithform@fpcec.org.
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