Spiritual Growth and Prayer Group   Leader: Harriett Northey

Each Monday morning at 10:30, a devoted group gathers in the church parlor, to draw closer to God through prayer and to engage in a short series of Bible studies. All members of the church are welcome. It is an intimate group, the members of which are supporting friends for each other as well as a powerful voice to God to address the needs and concerns of others. Those who have a prayer concern to share with the group may contact Harriett Nothey. Concerns are kept in confidence.   

The Prayer Group sponsors a Prayer Chain, which is open to all in the church who care to participate.  Members of the Prayer Chain are committed to personal prayer for specific needs. To activate the prayer chain, simply call the church office or leader Harriett Northey.




Prayer Shawl Ministry   Leader: Jackie Corsini

Our prayer shawl ministry began in July 2004 after reading an article in Horizons Magazine about a group of Presbyterian Women in Western New York.  After corresponding with them our ministry began from the Monday Morning Prayer Group.  We had 12 - 15 women who could knit and crochet.  We have made shawls, blankets, boas, scarves and chemo caps.  To date we have sent 250 to all parts of the United States with love, prayer and friendship.  This project has not only been rewarding to those who receive, but also to those who give. Those who wish to learn more about this ministry and its beginnings may want to read Knitting into the Mystery: A Guide to the Shawl-Knitting Ministry by Susan S. Izard and Susan Jorgensen.






The Corner of Second of Main Book Group 

Ensconced in the friendly library corner of the church parlor, the Book Group meets monthly, September through May, at 3:30 on the third Monday of the month.  Books to be read and discussed are chosen by the group, and are not limited to any genre. The only criteria for choosing a title are that the book has a moral dilemma to be discussed, and a degree of literary merit.  Upcoming titles to be read and discussed are On My Own, by Sarah L. Delany and Amy Hill Hearth, and Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen.

Among the books that have been read:
Morality for Beautiful Girls, by Alexander McCall Smith
Galileo's Daughter, by Dava Sorbel
The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini
Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert
Leaving Church, by Barbara Brown Taylor




Wednesday Night Bible Study    Leader: Joanne Glaser

Beginning in September this group will look at the issue of becoming the blessed church that God wants us to be. Through the study and discussion of the three letters of the Apostle John they will take a look at revitalizing the church and getting back to the way God wants us to live. All are invited to come and participate! Social Time starts at 6:00 pm, Bible Study starts at 6:30 pm.