Here at First Presbyterian, many of us gather in small Covenant and Fellowship groups to practice discipleship as the Body of Christ. Through these groups, we study and learn, pray and grow spiritually, share our lives, and carry out the Church's mission.
• Covenant groups include elements of mission, study, prayer and life-sharing, and also expect committed attendance for a covenanted time period. Groups vary as to when they accept new members; please contact leaders if you'd like to check out a group.
• Fellowship groups offer additional opportunities for community at First Pres. They are more appropriate for drop-in attendance.
• NEW!! Dinner groups offer chances to spend time together and get to know each at a deeper level. The vision is that adults would meet for dinner in groups of 6 or 8, perhaps 4 times during the year. Each group would set their calendar and decide who would host each gathering. Look for more details later in the summer and be ready to sign up in September. Questions? Contact Joy Sleizer.
Below are the groups currently available. There are always new groups forming--so come back to this page often! For general information about Small Groups Ministries, or to suggest a new group, contact the Elder for Community Building, Joy Sleizer. If you don't know how to reach the folks listed here, call the church office at 650-325-5659.
| Group | Description | Leader(s) | Meeting Time | Location |
| Base Christian Community | Early morning book discussions | Jim Hewlett | Wednesdays 8:00-9:30am |
A member's home (contact leader) |
| Faith Issues in Film |
Watch chosen films on DVD at home, then meet to discuss issues raised about faith, ethics, or social justice. Film reviews |
Ellen Forbes, Jeff Grinnell, Shirley Eglington | 3rd Tuesdays Sep-Nov, Jan-May, 7:15-9:15pm | A member's home (contact leader) |
| Men's Support Group | Supports members in their personal, family and professional lives. Self-led. | David Mineau | Sundays, 8-10am |
Westminster House |
| JustFaith | Helps participants expand their commitment to social ministry | Nan Swanson, Holly Brady | Monday evenings starting Oct. 4 | Church Lounge |
| Healing Group | Supports members who are recovering, or recovered, from serious illness | Marian Lane | 4th Tuesdays, 6-9pm |
A member's home (contact leader) |
| Parenting Kids and Teens (ages 8 and up) |
How to raise children and teens in healthy, expanding and spiritual ways | Susan Phinney-Silver | 2nd and 4th Sundays, 5-7pm |
Church Lounge |
| Parents, Friends and Children | Picnic, sharing, support for families. "It takes a community to raise a child." | Victoria Hayden, Arlene Schaupp | One Sunday per month, after worship | Varies. Contact leaders. |
updated August 2010
| Group | Description | Leader(s) | Meeting Times | Location |
| Prime Timers | Informal conversations over bag lunches plus a program with a speaker. | Don Fidler | 2nd Tuesdays, noon - 2pm | Church lounge or Fellowship Hall |
| First Pres Hikers | Moderate (3-4 hour) hikes in Bay Area parks known for their wildflower displays | Julie Barney, Don Hildenbrand | Click here for 2010 schedule |
Varies. Contact leaders |
| Prayer Support Group | Potluck, sharing, support, discussion of Christian faith and prayer | Arlene Schaupp | 2nd Mondays, 6-8pm |
Schaupp home |
updated February 2010
