Adult Ministries
Study Groups
In addition to our Sunday morning adult classes, we offer a variety of adult study opportunities throughout the year. These include: the Kerygma Bible Study Series, Financial Peace University, Contagious Christians, Parenting Classes and Alcoholics Anonymous.
Christian Women's Fellowship (CWF)
The purpose of CWF is to provide opportunities for spiritual growth, enrichment, education, service and stewardship for women of all ages. We have 3 different CWF groups that meet monthly during the day, both at the church and in local restaurants, and there is an annual general meeting for all of the women of the church. We actively participate in our region's CWF Fall Renewal in Colorado. (In 2011, we provided leadership for this regional event and had 17 of our women attend.) The women help with bereavement activities for the church, and have established a Care Team that helps with the practical needs of members that are in recovery.
Godly Girlfriends
Our newest women's circle meets in the evening (usually on the last Thursday of each month) for fellowship and service activities.
Quilting and Crafts
A weekly quilting club meets on Wednesday mornings. Anyone is welcome to join. The Casper chapter of the state quilters guild also meets at our church, once a month on Saturdays. A new craft circle will meet on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 PM. Crafters of all ages and abilities are welcome, simply bring your current project and join the fun.
Christian Men's Bible Study (CMF)
We have a Men's Bible Study fellowship every Saturday morning from 7:30 — 8:30 am. Our men are invited each year to participate in our region's annual Men's Conference at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado.
Church Leadership
Laity and clergy serve together in a team approach to ministry. A volunteer Board, made up of various members of the church, provides governance for the congregation. The church program and activities are planned and administered through volunteer commissions. The elders serve as spiritual leaders of the congregation, sharing with the pastor in worship leadership, taking communion to homebound members, and providing leadership for all of the ministries of the church. The members of the Diaconate assist in numerous ways, serving "behind the scenes" both in worship and on every commission. Members of the Eldership and Diaconate are commissioned by Christ "to be shepherds, to tend the flock that is your charge, serving willingly and humbly." (1 Peter 5:2) To that end, the Elders host Shepherding Groups within First Christian Church. Their primary purpose is to provide personal and family support, as well as a helpful link between members having special needs/concerns and the Pastor/church leadership. In happy and sad occasions, it is appropriate for the Shepherding Group to provide support and love to the individual or family involved.
Local Volunteer Affiliations
Many of our adult members are highly involved in community service organizations such as: Interfaith, Meals On Wheels, local homeless shelters and youth homes, Wyoming Medical Center, Hospice and Eldercare Advocates.
Fellowship
A variety of fellowship events and potluck dinners are held regularly throughout the year to help our church family get to know one another better. "Worship on the Mountain" is a special summer gathering in Beartrap Meadow.