Seniors - Mature Ministries
First Thursday Discussion Group - GO DEEPER with the Rev's
Join us on the first Thursday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Vance Room for a brief talk and discussion on various topics. Get to know many of our staff and gifted retired ministers among us!
Sign up through the Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers, mrogers@firstpresbyterian.org, 662-4466, extension 390.
Second Thursdays: Mature Ministries Hilltoppers
Join us for our September - May (mostly) 2nd Thursday Lunch and Learn in the church Social Hall (hot lunch, $5, registration requested). It all begins at noon. 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.
- May 9: Ginny Rezmierski, "Internet Security and Identity Theft"
- June 13: Garden Party at the home of Wendel and Nancy Heers
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.
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.
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. Our Parish Nurse also makes home visits.
Bridge activities
- Drop-In Intermediate Bridge - Thursdays 1:30-4:00 PM, Curtis Room, Cost: $2.00 Open to anyone that enjoys duplicate bridge in a fun/social environment. Bridge starts January 24, 2013.
Email Don Deatrick for further details or questions: ddeatrick@live.com
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.
