Adult Bible Study – Ewen Todd
The weekly Bible Study group examines the meaning and context of books from the old and new testament guided by written and video courses.
Artist’s Circle – Jennifer Gordon
Artist’s Circle meets via Zoom on Tuesday afternoons and is open to anyone interested in exploring faith driven creativity. We share in fellowship, learning new techniques, and creating liturgical art for the sanctuary; one example is our Advent 2023 banner that engaged many members in an intergenerational activity.
Bell Choir – Irene Shutt
The handbell choir performs at some worship services and for other occasions. Please join us if you would like to participate in the musical life of the church.
Book Club – Ron Dorr
(Due to the pandemic, the book club is not currently meeting.) Book reviews in The Grapevine can supplement our discussion. Discussion was both spontaneous and moderately directed.
Chancel Choir – Dr. Marlene Brewbaker & Westin Sorrel
The choir performs on Sundays at the 10:00 am worship service from September to May and for celebration of our religious events. All members are invited to join us for music and fellowship.
Conversation & Contemplation Class – Leadership is shared
This class meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00-11:30 on Zoom. We use the ancient spiritual practices of centering prayer, lectio divina, silence, journaling, and shared conversations. Classes are open to all. Come join us!
GreenTeam – Jeff Arbour
The GreenTeam is committed to saving our environment. We have completed planning and funding for church solar panels and in promoting recycling, composting, and planting natural flora. We are designated as a PCUSA Earth Care congregation.
Men’s Group – Doug Paterson, Tom Schaberg, Ron Dorr
The Men’s Group is an informal small group that meets Tuesday mornings from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. There is a light breakfast. It is open to all ages. A wide range of faith, personal issues and experiences Discussion topics include personal, faith, political, and experiential issues.
Parent’s of Youth Night Out
Parents of youth in middle and high school gather monthly at 8:00 p.m. at Joe’s on Jolly, 2360 Jolly Road in Okemos, on the third Thursdays. The group does not gather in July or December.
Prayer Shawl/Crafts Ministry – Patty Wilson/Emily Conroy-Krutz
This ministry group meets on the first Tuesday of each month during the school yearto knit and crochet prayer shawls for members and for refugee families. Please join us. We can teach you how to knit or crochet and would welcome your presence.
Retirees Group – Tom and Jane Bobay
The Retirees group meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month from noon to 1 pm either at PCO or on Zoom. We discuss our changing roles in family life, and our spiritual development in later years.
Youth Group – Roy Meland and John Juarez
All Jr. High, Middle school and Sr. High youth are invited to be a part of our Youth Group. We meet after Church, have lunch, to plan youth missions that include preparing and serving a meal at Advent House, trips to a Corn Maze, and Souper Bowl for Caring to fund local shelters.
Women’s Connection – Shirley Rumminger
Women’s Connection meets September to May (excluding December) on the fourth Sunday at 12:30. We enjoy lunch provided by one or two women attending, join in a devotional time, then hear a presentation of a member’s life and faith journey. All women are welcome to attend whenever desired.
Women’s Dinner Out – Candy Boldrey
Women’s Dinner Out occurs at 5:30 in the evening on the second Monday of every month except December. We have dinner at different restaurants. Our only agenda is to get to know each other better. Please join us!
Writing Life’s Stories – Ron Dorr
Writing Life Stories meets on Zoom at 2 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. People bring their writings or something they have read and want to share. This past year, we have been focusing on poems, letters, and autobiographical writing.