Join us for summer fun with First Pres' Mature Ministries Program!

Read the Mature Ministries Summer 2012 Newsletter to learn more about outings, trips, and general summer fun for 2012!

Mature Ministries Education - Study and Discussion

From September 2011 - June 2012, join us on the first Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. in the Vance Room of First Pres for a study group, facilitated by the Rev. Gary Oliver, Presbyterian pastor. For an hour, discuss, share, pray, and make new and deeper friendships. All the studies will be taken from the "Thoughtful Christian" series.

Readings are available through Rev. Rogers. Sponsored by Mature Ministry but open to all - a real intergenerational group! Sign up (and order the readings) through the Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers, mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org, 662-4466, extension 390.

• January 5: Books that Didn't Make the Bible and Why
• February 2: What is the Emergent Church?
• March 1: Lent: The Tomb of Jesus: Archeology and the Christian Faith
• April 5: Lent: Jesus through Old Testament Eyes
• May 3: "Eight is Enough"  -- Questions raised by Reproductive Technologies
• June 7: Benedictine Spirituality

SECOND THURSDAYS: Mature Ministries Hilltoppers

Join us for our September - May 2nd Thursday Lunch and Learn in the church Social Hall (hot lunch, $5, registration requested). It all begins at noon. Additional opportunities and trips listed below. If you aren't 60 yet, come anyway! We always have a lively group and discussion. For information contact. Rev. Rogers, at mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org, or Parish Nurse Sandy Talbot, at (734) 662-4466, ext. 350. To sign up for a lunch, please call the church office by the Tuesday before the scheduled event, by 5 p.m., at 662-4466, ext. 390, or email Melissa Anne Rogers, at mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org.

THIRD THURSDAYS: Mature Ministries Mini-Missions

Join us for these afternoons of "giving back" to our community and church! More info coming soon! For more information, email Ginny Rezmierski at ver@umich.edu.

FOURTH THURSDAYS: Mature Ministries Fun and Fellowship

Join us for FUN on the fourth Thursday of each month. More information posted monthly.

• January 26: Special Seminar - "Memorial Music"  with Carol Muehlig
• April 26: Photography Seminar with Fred Beutler
• June 14 (special time!) Seminar: Health Benefits of Edible Berries (with Dr. Peter Kaufman) in Manchester. contact mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org for more info.

OTHER MATURE MINISTRY PROGRAMS

HEALTH AND WELLNESS - Monthly Health Screening

For a Sunday blood pressure check, email or call the Parish Nurse, 662-4466, ext. 350, to schedule a visit or stop by her office on the 3rd floor after 9:30 worship. Our Parish Nurse also makes home visits.

MATURE SINGLES

Are you single and over 55?

Mature Singles offers Christian Fellowship in a group where singles of all backgrounds are accepted and affirmed. It provides an opportunity for participants to grow spiritually and personally through worship, education, service, outreach, and recreational activities, and to socialize in a positive setting.  Sunday morning gatherings include a lecture and discussion.  Friday dinners are weekly and the schedule is available through the group contact.  The age of most participants is 55 and up.  For more information contact Marcy Toon, at mtoon@umich.edu.

Mature Singles meet most Sundays during the year at 11:00 a.m. in the church for fellowship and discussion.

Visit the Mature Singles page for the Sunday and Friday Dinner schedule.

OSHER @ UM with FPC - LIFELONG LEARNING

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Michigan offers the following classes at First Pres this year. You must be a member of Osher to attend these courses, which includes an application and small fee ($20). Contact Abigail Lawrence-Jacobson at Osher for more information (see below.) Osher has an extensive lineup of lectures and events for their members.

Contact Osher at olliumich.org to register. The classes for summer and fall have not yet been announced. Watch this space for more info!

First Presbyterian Church Sponsored activity

1. Drop-in Bridge playing Thursdays, 2 - 4:30 PM, Curis Room for Intermediate skilled players.  
   Cost: $2 per session
2. Beginner's Bridge class, Thursdays, 2 - 4 PM, Room 403, Instructor is Jan Stephens, Certified Life Bridge Master.  Starts April 12^th to May 31^st, for 8 sessions
   Cost: $40

Anyone wishing to attend these Bridge activities may contact Don Deatrick at ddeatrick@live.com or at (734) 961-8548.

FAQ's - Mature Ministies

Why do we need a special group?

The mission of Mature Ministries, complementing the overall mission of First Presbyterian Church, is to address the spiritual and social needs of the mature members of the FPC congregation and of the community. Mature Ministries provides interrelated services and programs for pastoral support and care, education and learning, fellowship and social activities, and facilitates service, mentoring, and mission outlets.

Who makes Mature Ministries happen?

The Mature Ministries Steering Committee meets regularly to consider and implement ideas for fellowship, service, mission, and fun, and to work at meeting a wide range of needs facing our members. This group also advocates for the needs and concerns of mature adults. We need your input. Are you interested in joining the planning and program for this group? Contact co-chairs Ben Helmke and Lois Jelneck (jloisjean@aol.com) for more information or would like to join in on the organizing, visioning, implementation, and fun.