• Fellowship Hour

• Ecumenical Men's Group

• Thursday Women's Bible Study

• Scottish Heritage Festival

• First  Presbyterian Church Reading Group

• Presbyterian Club

• Mission Sewing

• Sunday Evenings Women's Bible Study

• Prayer Gathering

• Prayer Shawl Ministry

• Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

• Easter Sunday Breakfast

• Spaghetti Supper

Fellowship Hour

Join us every Sunday after worship in the fellowship room for coffee, snacks and casual conversation. It is a great time to develop friendships and learn about us.

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Ecumenical Men's Group

Originally started in September 2006 as a group for men of the First Presbyterian Church; however, from the very first meeting we have been an ecumenical group.  We have men from several different congregations in the St Croix Valley. 

Our Mission:

Through our belief in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we provide a fellowship for men of all faiths to support each other in our day-to-day lives.

Meeting on the second Saturday morning  of every month from 7:30am - 9:00am, we fellowship and have a hearty breakfast prepared by our men’s kitchen crew. After catching up with each other’s lives, we have bible readings followed by a presentation of interest to the group generally about the mission work of our members.  We have had presenters from other religions to enhance our understanding of their beliefs.

Though our free will offerings to cover our meal expenses we have also donated over $1100 to local charities. (back to top)

Thursday Women’s Bible Study 9:30-11:30 am

All women are welcome at this weekly gathering. Past study topics have included the Gospel of John and The Church as Christian Community. (back to top) 

Scottish Heritage Festival

First Presbyterian Church Reading Group

FPC sponsors a book club that meets monthly between September and May.  This group is made up of church members and members of the broader community – our common bond is our love of reading.   Our meetings, generally held the last Monday of each month, are posted on the church calendar.  If you love to read and are interested in being part of a book club please contact the church or visit the calendar for more information.  Below is the list of titles for our 2011/2012 season.  

• September      The Postmistress by Sarah Blake

• October           Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

• November       Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach

• December      Little Bee by Chris Cleave

• January           Bells by Richard Harvell

• February          The Weight of All Things by Sandra Benitez

• March               One Thousand White Women... by Jim Fergus

• April                  Valley Reads (TBD)

• May                  Pavilion of Women by Pearl S. Buck

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Presbyterian Club

The Presbyterian Club has a long history at First Presbyterian Church and had appealed to various age groups over the years.  Currently, most of the participants are “empty nesters”, but everyone is welcome.  The group meets the first Thursday of the month (except December, January and February) at 6:00 at the church.   Occasionally, we gather at individual homes.  The theme of the group is “Focus on Food and Fellowship”.  A pot luck meal provides both food and fellowship.  At most of the meetings, we have a speaker or program.  Our current mission is to supply the volunteers and food donations to the Christian Food Cupboard during the year; but specifically during the month of April when First Pres is responsible for the distribution of food from the CFC.  As everyone knows, the best way to feel apart of and become involved in a congregation is participating in a small group. 

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Mission Sewing

First and third Tuesdays of the month Sewing, Knitting and Crocheting baby layettes and blankets along with their cold weather projects of hats, scarves and mittens. (back to top)

Sunday Evening Women's Bible Study 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

All women are welcome at this weekly gathering.  in the winter of 2010/11 they are studying the book of Esther, an intriguing story about how God uses a Jewish woman, Ester, to bring about God's will.

Prayer Gathering

A group of women and men who gather on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. to pray for our church and community.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
An opportunity for knitters to reach out in prayer and concern to others, some of whom they know well and others they will never meet. Prayer shawl recipients are wrapped in the warm and loving prayers of a shawl and receive God's love in a touchable way. (back to top)

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper

Shrove Tuesday has always been an important day preceding Ash Wednesday the first day of the Lenten period.  Shrove Tuesday is the last day upon which feasting, drinking, and merriment could take place before the solemnities and fasting of Lent began.  On this day the last supplies of butter and fat were thrown out of (shroven) their cupboards and  made into pancakes. (back to top)

Easter Sunday Breakfast

A gathering of the congregation, families and fellow friends for breakfast before the Easter worship service. (back to top)

Spaghetti Supper

A gathering of the members of the congregation and fellow friends for food and fellowship. Held in the fall, usually in October. (back to top)