Adult Groups

Christian Faith & Issues

10:45am – Room 209
This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month to discuss local, national, and world events and issues, and how we can respond from our Christian faith perspective. The first Sunday of the month is typically Current Events discussion. Please join us to be informed, inspired and challenged. If you wish to be added to the CFI email list, please contact Dan Campbell.

Moms Group

4:00-5:30pm, First Sunday of the month – Room 210
Moms of babies through highschoolers are welcome to join us. Come meet some other mamas like you!  Whether you are worried if you’ll ever sleep again, wondering if your child will ever eat a veggie, are excited about a first lost tooth, or are navigating tween and teen drama – this is your place and we are your people!  Come hang out with us as we all figure it out together. Contact Mary Hambleton for more info or to get on the contact list.

Women’s Study 

There is a Wednesday morning women’s study that meets in the fall, winter and spring, usually for a 6-8 week study each time. Please reach out to Elizabeth Hess if you’d like to find out more.

Spiritual Connections For Women

This book study group meets twice monthly on Zoom

1st & 3rd Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Current book study: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu.
Contact: Ellen Endslow Contact: Sara Pantazes

All are welcome to share in fellowship and learn about our faith.

Tuesday Bible/Book Study

Tuesdays 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Meeting by Zoom
Contact: Gordon Leidy or Rick Mars

Wednesday Bible/Book Study 

Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. – Fellowship Hall
Contact: Jim Serum

Thursday Bible/Book Study 

Thursdays 7:00–9:00 pm – Zoom
Contact: Phil Heaver

Gathering for Bible Study, Fellowship, and Mission Outreach.

Grace Circle:

2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM
Contact: Vicki Gansner, 610-399-3059, gansner@comcast.net
Location: Members’ homes or Zoom

Peace Circle:

2nd Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM
Contact: Barbara Lidle, 610-692-4588, bjtlidle@gmail.com
Location: Members’ homes

Praise Circle:

2nd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM
Contact: Judy Mackleer, 484-356-3005, JudyMackleer@verizon.net or
Janet Chew, 610-692-4865, thechew221@verizon.net
Location: Community Center at Hershey’s Mill

Hope Circle:

3rd Thursday of the month at 9:00 AM
Contact: Becky Gamble, 610-952-0520, sandbgamble@comcast.net
Location: Church with Zoom option

Faith Circle:

3rd Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM
Fellowship and Service oriented: refreshments/fellowship;
serves monthly by taking on a small projects in the church or local community
Contact: Nancy Ohms, 484-678-1627, nmohms@verizon.net
Location: Members’ homes

First Crew (Days/times vary)

Men and women of all ages are invited to join this group that periodically roles up its sleeves to tackle building and service projects. We have worked on building repairs and refurbishments by partnering with Good Works, West Chester, Habitat for Humanity, World Impact in Chester, Fredrick Douglas Christian School, and The Village (formerly Presbyterian Children’s Village). We also partner with Act in Faith of Greater West Chester. Not every project involves a hammer and nails. Watch the bulletin for information on upcoming projects!
Contact: Joe Schorn (firstcrewwc@gmail.com)

Sweet Dreams

Providing quilts for babies baptized at First Pres, and pillowcases for pediatric department at Chester County Hospital
Mondays 10:00–2:00pm (Quilting Room)
Contact: Nancy Ohms (nmohms@verizon.net)

Sew Many Blessings

Make prayer shawls and comfort quilts for members of the congregation and community
Wednesday Mornings (Quilting Room)
Contact: Sharon Shone (shonesharon@gmail.com)

Prayer Band

Participants pray for needs in response to member requests. (Prayer requests are here.)
Contact: Margie Kellermann (kellstar60@gmail.com)

Stephen Ministers

Confidential Christian caregiving provided to congregation and community members through one-to-one connection with a trained Stephen Minister. To learn about becoming a Stephen Minister, contact Becky Gamble (sandbgamble@comcast.net) or Rev. Caroline Cupp (ccupp@firstpreswc.com)