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Special Interest Groups |
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A variety of special
interest groups are forming to ongoing at First and Franklin. Please feel
free to join any and all that are of interest to you.
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Baltimore Interfaith Hospitality Network
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Volunteers periodically help feed and host homeless families at Bolton Hill Synagogue. Contact: Mara Dudrow (maradudrow@verizon.net)
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Congregational Life Committee
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Plans activities to build community among the members and friends of the congregation. Contact: David Dadds (ddadds@bcps.k12.md.us).
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Drama Group
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May 29, 2008 - June 19, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm in Backus House Join Linda Loving every Thursday evening to explore dramatic readings of Scripture and scripts. Be prepared to laugh and cry and create and "act out"!! Bring a favorite dramatic reading if you wish. Come in costume if you want! In particular, we will work with the Book of Ruth in preparation for a dramatic reading during worship on June 15th.
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Dinner Group
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Dinner groups are small groups of eight to ten First & Franklin folk who
meet together once a month or so to have dinner and get to know each
other. They are very flexible; each group decides how, when, and where
to meet. A dinner group could take turns meeting in one another’s homes,
or it might decide to meet at a different restaurant each month. Each
dinner group will be asked to meet at least 6 times between October and
May. After that, you can continue, drop out, or join a new dinner group.
They’re a fun and easy way to get better acquainted with others in the
church. To enroll in a dinner group:
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DISCIPLE Bible Study Group
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Here’s a challenging opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Bible
and build community with others. It might even transform your life. A new
Disciple Bible Study group is forming this fall. "Disciple: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study" is a 34-week study of the whole Bible, which will run from September to June. Participants commit to 30-40 minutes of independent study each day and attendance at a 2½-hour study group meeting each week. All participants will need a Disciple Study Manual ($30) and a Study Bible. A day and time for the group’s weekly meetings has not yet been determined. The meeting time will depend on what works best for those who express interest. Please consider this opportunity to read and study the Bible with a small, committed group and be challenged in your Christian discipleship. Contact: Alison Halsey (ahalsey@firstfranklin.org) by September 9th.
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Grounds For Discussion
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Adult Christian education class, which explores issues of faith & life, theology & ethics, peace & justice. Contact: Alison Halsey (ahalsey@firstfranklin.org).
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Habitat for
Humanity
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Rebuilds vacant housing in the Sandtown-Winchester neighborhood of West Baltimore. Meets periodically on Saturdays at 9AM at Sandtown Habitat for Humanity, 1300 North Fulton Avenue. Check church newsletter or bulletin for dates. Contact: Corena Bridges
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Historical Committee
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Maintains historical archives of the
church. Contact Connie Fischel (cjfischel@verizon.net) |
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Membership/Church Growth Team
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Plans community outreach efforts to
attract and welcome new people to First & Franklin. Contact: Alison Halsey (ahalsey@firstfranklin.org)
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Movie Discussion Group
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Brings people together to discuss film and faith. Meets periodically on Sunday afternoons to watch and discuss a movie. Check church newsletter and bulletin for dates and times. Contact: Steven Lapsley (stevel@iwon.com).
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Prayer Partners |
Support one another and the congregation in prayer. Contact: Betty Loafmann
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Knitters & crocheters create prayer
shawls for persons in need of healing prayer. Contact: Joanne Noyes-Carey |
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Presbyterian
Women |
Women committed to Bible study, church mission, community service, and nurturing one another. Contact: Coila Sieber
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Sanctuary Choir |
Sings for
Sunday services September through May, led by Director of Music Jason
Kissel. The choir is open to volunteer and professional singers by
audition. Rehearses on Thursdays at 7PM in the Choir Room. Contact: Jason Kissel (jkissel@firstfranklin.org).
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Service
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Promotes peace and social justice through education, advocacy, and service projects. Meets the 1st Monday of the month in Backus House, beginning with supper at 6PM. Contact: Betty Schroll (jschroll@msn.com).
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Stephen Ministers |
Lay leaders trained to provide
pastoral care to members and friends of the congregation. Contact: Phil Adams (padams2018@comcast.net).
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Study
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Plans Christian education programs and encourages the formation of new interest groups. Contact: Alison Halsey (ahalsey@firstfranklin.org).
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Sunday Night Dinner Group |
A fun and easy way to get acquainted with others in the church. Meets every other month at 5PM in Backus House. Check newsletter/bulletin for dates. Contact: Steven Lapsley (stevel@iwon.com) .
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Worship
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Works to enrich and expand opportunities for worship. Contact: John McLucas
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Youth Group
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Are you in Middle School, Junior
High, or Senior High? Do you have questions about faith, life, God, the Bible? You’re invited to bring your questions to First & Franklin’s new Youth Forum: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Christianity . . . But Were Afraid to Ask" on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. in Backus House. We’ll meet on September 9 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 11, and December 9. We’ll begin with the question "Who Wrote the Bible?" and go from there. Come join us on September 9 and bring your questions. Bring your parents along, too! They are also welcome.
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