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CIRCLE OF FRIENDS
Circle of Friends is our small group ministry in which many of our members participate. Each circle of friends meets each month for two years. Activities are up to each group to decide; the focus, however, is being a part of a trusting, nurturing and caring group of church friends.
MEDITATION
The Meditation Group meets each Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. for one hour of guided meditation. Various practices are offered by the facilitators
MINDFUL COLORING
Coloring can be a spiritual and meditation practice. The FCC Coloring group meets each Thursday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
WRITERS ROUNDTABLE
The Writers Roundtable meets monthly on the second Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Persons in the group share and discuss their poetry and other writings.
CHOIR
The FCCH Choir meets each Wednesday, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. The Choir sings each Sunday as an important part of worship. All persons who are committed to our rehearsals and service opportunities are welcomed in the Choir. We sing a variety of literature, with an emphasis on songs of love, peace, hope, social justice and acceptance
ASHLEY LECTURE SERIES
The Ashley Lecture Series offers outstanding speakers, with an emphasis on progressive theologians, twice each year to our church and community. Past speakers have included Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward, Rev. Ed Bacon, Robin Meyers, John Philip Newell, Diana Butler Bass, Brian McLaren, Michael Dowd, Marcus Borg, Otis Moss, John Shelby Spong and, most recently, John Pavlovitz on Sunday, April 22-23. Dr. Ashley Meeks will be our 2024 Ashley Lecturer and will be with us on March 8th & 9th, 2024.
ROGER SMITH CONCERTS
The Roger Smith Concerts offers periodic concerts of inspiration for the Hendersonville community. Click here for a video of the Atlanta Gay Men’s Chorus concert. Atlantic Gay Men's Chorus
GARDEN
Our garden produces vegetables and fruit for the hungry three seasons of the year. Food grown in our garden is given to organizations in our community for distribution to those in need. The Garden is staffed by volunteers from our church..
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry create beautiful shawls which are given to persons as a symbol of care and comfort.
VIDEO SERIES
At least twice each year, we offer a four to six week video series during the day and in the evening. These videos are usually focused on theological studies, and a discussion often follows the video presentation.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY
Rev. Karla Miller leads a one hour discussion about the scripture for the upcoming Sunday worship each Tuesday at noon. Bring a sandwich and drink and join us for a lively and insightful discussion.
Men's Lunch Group
All men are welcome to an informal time of connection on Thursday’s at noon. Bring your lunch and enjoy conversation with others.