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Boundaries in Marriage
Using the book and video series by Drs. Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Instructors are married folks with years of experience. Small group discussion with other couples whose marriages are about the same length as yours. Participant issues are addressed during class and group discussion. All sharing is confidential. Each participant receives a FREE workbook to keep notes and follow along with the video. Text books can be borrowed from the FLC library. FREE child care. . Request More Info.
Boundaries with Kids
Next Group: February 2011. Based on the book by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Participants receive a FREE workbook to record their learnings. Free child care so parents can attend as a couple (recommended, but not required). Call 931-5777 for information about the next session of this group. Taught by Bobby Emig and Jane Whalen. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info.
Cancer Support Group
For those with cancer, recovering from cancer and survivors of cancer. Call the Family Life Center at 931-5777 for information. Request More Info.
Caregivers' Group
Who is a caregiver? You are a caregiver, if you provide or supervise care that helps a person who is frail, elderly or disabled. It can be both physically and emotionally demanding. One source of support is our educational support group for all caregivers. Meet others who share your experience, learn to care for yourself as well! Meets the first Sunday of every month, (except for July) 3:30 - 5:00 PM. in the Family Life Center. Call 931-5777 for additional information. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info. .
Creating Your Journey for the 2nd Half of Life -
Meets every other Saturday, 10:30 - Noon, starting September 18. You will be guided through a series of sessions to develop your personal travel plan, covering everything from financial planning to "Aging and Sage-ing" with stops in-between for planning your healthy life, downsizing and moving, and eliminating all of that excess "stuff" in the attic. Led by local author Amy Rust and Betty Steinker. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Pre-registration required.Request More Info.
Crohn's Colitis Support Group
New in 2008, this is a group for those who have Crohn's, Colitis, IBD, or have a relative with the disease. Materials provided by Crohn's Colitis Foundation of America. This is an open group that you may join at any time. Meets the third Monday of every month, except during June, July, and December, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M. Leaders: Charlene Mecklenburg & Bob Mayer. Call 931-5777 or click here to register.
Diabetic Support Group
This group will cover material through book review, hand-outs and in small group discussion. The experience of group members contributes to the learning process. This group is designed around your concerns.The Diabetic Support Group meets the second Friday of January, March, May, September and November from l:30-3:00 PM. .Click here to download a brochure about this group.Request More Info.
Divorce Support Group
Seven weeks beginning Wednesday, October 13, 7-9 P.M. The divorce process leads to many strong feelings, including isolation, anger, depression and confusion. This group will help participants understand what they’re going through, get support from others in similar circumstances and give them tools for readjusting their life. Jim Smoke’s book, Growing Through Divorce, is used as a study guide. Call 931-5777 for information about the next session of this group or click here to download a brochure. Request More Info.
Everyday Spirituality
Five weeks beginning Tuesday, July 20, 7-8:30 P.M. Based on the video series "Spiritual Literacy" by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, each week we cover a different aspect of spirituality and how to apply it to our daily lives. Group discussion, silent meditation and (optional) journaling are part of this experience.Call Diane at 931-0243 to register or for more information.Click here to download a brochure.
Freed-Up Financial Living
Grace. Joy. Freedom. Are these the first words that come to mind when you think of finances? They could be! Grace, joy and freedom are words people most often use to describe their experience with Freed-Up Financial Living - a proven, biblical resource for transforming hearts and lives in the area of finances. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Seven week group meets every other week beginning Monday, August 23, 7-8:30 P.M..
Fourth Friday Single Mingle
Join us on the fourth Friday of the month for dinner and games starting at 7:00 P.M. Bring a side dish or dessert to share, your own drinks and a couple single friends, if you would like. The cost is $3.00. If you have questions, call Susan Smith at the church (931-0243) or email her at sholmes@nmpchurch.org.
Grief Support Group
Six week group begine Tuesday, April 27 and September 21, 7-9 P.M. Brings together people who share the loss of a loved one, to get help and gain an understanding of the grieving process. Call 931-5777 to register for this group or for additional information. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info
Guided Meditation on Forgiveness
Next session of this group will begin Tuesday, June 1, 7-8:30 P.M. A six week series based on the book, "Forgiveness, The Passionate Journey" by Rev. Flora Slosson Wuellner. Forgiveness leads to reduced stress and personal healing. Everyone can benefit from this group. Call 931-5777 for additional information or click here to download a brochure about the group.
Holistic Health & Wellness
The next session of this group begin September 7, 7-9. This six-week group will offer self-care techniques through Tai Chi Healing Touch, and assorted other practices that draw from the wisdom of today and of the ancients. Participants should wear comfortable clothing for gentle movement. Call Diane Kinsella at 931-0243 for additional information or click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info.
Job Search Support Group
The next session of this group will begin Monday, September 13, 1:30-3 P.M. For those coping with downsizing, or looking to return to the job market. Facilitated by Denise Swearingen, with assistance from career consultant Dana Glasgo. The Job Search Group will start it's winter program on Monday, February 1, 2010. Click here for a revised schedule of the 2010 Winter Schedule.Call 931-5777 for additional information or click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info.
Lose it for Life!
The next session of this group begins Wednesday, September 22, 6:30-8 P.M. There are many variables that affect weight loss, and these variables are as different as we are. This 11-week workshop, based on the book by Steve Arterburn, will help you create and work a personal plan to maintain your weight-management lifestyle. Led by Jan Rue and Diane Siegel, you'll learn to deal with the issues at the core of your spiritual and emotional life that have kept you from losing weight and keeping it off. More important than the weight, you'll find transformation on the inside! Each participant receives his/her own FREE workbook and journal to keep track of progress. FREE babysitting with advanced reservations. Call 931-5777 for information about the next session of this group. Click here to download a brochure about this group. Request More Info.
Preparing for Marriage Course
Any couple preparing to marry can experience a sharing relationship with an already married mentor couple and other couples about to be married. Discussion will center around issues crucial to a successful marriage. Those entering marriage for the first time as well as those who have been married before are welcome. You do not need to be getting married at Northminster to participate. Request More Info.
Six Weeks to a Simpler Life
Explore just exactly what you need to simplify your life! You will be moved gently, but deliberately, toward a simpler, more satisfying life. You'll find a lifestyle survey to help you prioritize, a daily Bible reading and reflection, a simple action step for each day, journaling exercises, and a safe place to share your insights while learning from the insights of others. Led by Diane Kinsella. Seven weeks, meets on Thursday, September 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 28, November 4 and 11 7-8:30 P.M. . Click here to download a brochure about this group.Call 931-5777 for additional information. Request More Info.
Single Parent Support Group
An educational support group to share information and strategies for dealing with the particular issues facing single parents. Whether divorced, widowed or never married, single parents share common concerns and can learn from the experiences of others. Click here to download a brochure about this group.Call 931-5777 for additional information. Request More Info.
Stepfamily Couple to Couple Mentoring
Whether you call it a “stepfamily,” a “blended family,” or a “merging family,” there are common issues we all face. Mentors provide education and personal support to cope with the emotions and tasks of becoming a new, “normal” family, however you define it for yourselves. Sharing stories, sources of self-esteem, balancing parenting and working. Call Carolyn and Tom Gougeon, 522-4973. Request More Info.
Understanding and Reducing Depression: an educational class for those who think they may have depression, who feel moderately depressed themselves, their friends and family members who want to understand and support a person with depression. It is not therapy or a substitute for therapy. Registration is manditory. To register or find out more about this group call 931-5777. Click here to download a brochure about this group Request More Info.
VITA - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
Computerized programs allow helpers to file your taxes online and get quicker refunds. No reservations needed, first come, first served. If you would like to take advantage of this sevice you will need to bring: a Photo I.D., Social Security cars, Medicare cards, or other evidence of SS number for all taxpayers and dependants, W-2's, 1099s, records of home mortgage interest and real estate tax paid, and any paperwork relating to Economic Stimulus Payments you may have received. Also clients should bring a copy of last year's return. Call the church at 931-0243 to find out what you need to bring.
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