Additional growth opportunities are found in Men’s Fellowship and through Women’s Ministry. Women’s Ministry includes a summer Bible study series, an opportunity to participate in three Circles, and other opportunities provided by the Women’s Ministry Group, including women’s retreats and special events. Each fall, men from our church participate in a Men’s Retreat that includes men from Hope Presbyterian in Richfield, Eden Prairie Presbyterian and our church. “Finding Hope and Healing” provides support for those facing the challenge of going on after someone they love has died.

Faith Church maintains an active Stephen Ministry program, offering 50 hours of Stephen Ministry training each year for those who wish to become Stephen Ministers. For persons already trained as Stephen Ministers, Faith Church offers Stephen Ministry continuing education and an annual retreat. People from our church (or our friends and neighbors) who would like a trained and caring Christian friend to be with them during times of life’s challenges are encouraged to contact our pastor or a Stephen Ministry leader to request the support of a Stephen Minister.

Opportunities for growth also include participation in a small group or in Unidos en Cristo. Parents have an opportunity for some time by themselves while their children enjoy activities at Faith Church in our Wednesday Parents Morning Out program and in our monthly Friday Night Out and Saturday Morning Out opportunities.

Although Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) no longer meets in our church, many men and women from our congregation participate in this in-depth Bible study program. Several BSF classes for women, for men, and for young singles are offered in our area.

In addition to the opportunities to increase our knowledge and understanding, opportunities to express our love for Christ by loving and serving others are also an important part of our life. We provide numerous ways to volunteer to serve our congregation. Our “Beyond Us” program (service and missions) leads us in serving people outside our church. Those on Facebook can follow news and photos of our local and international projects on our “Beyond Us” Facebook page. Our Caring Works! program provides a fantastic opportunity to meet people from the community and invite them to work with us on Caring Works! projects. We also serve our community with others in Community Days of Service.

Many from our congregation are involved in various aspects of our music ministry (including choir and our praise & worship team), assist the deacons in their work, or participate in one of our prayer ministries.

Loving and glorifying God through the Arts is a special emphasis in our mission. We sponsor and host Faith Community Theater. The productions of musicals such as the 2010 production of Bye, Bye Birdie and the June 2011 production of The Sound of Music by Faith Community Theater provide another opportunity to participate and to connect with others. We look forward to the June 2012 production of Annie.

An expansion of our emphasis on the Arts is the new Faith School of the Arts that will begin in 2012.

Ways to relax and build relationships with one another are also offered. There are monthly breakfasts for Senior Adults. We have an active Second Halfers group offering fellowship, adventure and learning for adults in mid-life and beyond. Other activities include Men’s Softball and Golf Teams, Volleyball, a Palette Club, and groups that enjoy playing bridge and 500.