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Singles Ministries at First Church of Christ


(Adult Friday Fellowship Inspirational & Relational Ministry)

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AFFIRM
is held every Friday Night at First Church, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. All single adults are welcome! 

7:00 p.m.: Doors Open for a gathering time with refreshments.

7:30 p.m.: The Main Event — a time to hear different speakers talk on a wide variety of topics, some of which relate to personal growth and relationships (see below for our current schedule of upcoming speakers and topics).

8:15 p.m.: We either move into a time of small group discussion or enjoy an educational event.

 

9:00 p.m.: Social hour and light refreshments. 

Cancellation Information - In the event of inclement weather, tune to WTIC 1080 AM or 96.5 FM.

AFFIRM SINGLES
Friday Nights

All Friday Night talks are given by Singles Ministry Leader Herbert Symmes, unless otherwise noted.

June 2009: Theme:  "Being a Winner"

5 What Makes a Person Beautiful?
12 The Most Beautiful Person I Know
19 The Beauty and the Beast Within
26 Fun Night!

 July 2009: Theme: "Taking Care of Yourself"

3 Standing Up for My Rights
10 Being a Friend to Myself
17 Commitment to Self Improvement
24 Giving Up the Self Destructive Stuff
31 Fun Night!

  

August 2009: Theme:  "Taking Time for Encouragement"

7 A Second Chance
14 Humor - It's Not Just for Fun
21 Compassionate Connections to Self
28 Fun Night!

 September 2009: Theme:  "Maintaining and Improving Good Relationships"

4 An Investment in Creative Energy
11 The Balance of Closeness and Distance
18 A Relationship Tune-Up
25 Fun Night!

 

October 2009: Theme: "Self Disclosure"

2 The Real Me
9 The Risk of Self Disclosure
16 My Many Selves
23 The Person I'm Becoming
30 Fun Night!

  

November 2009: Theme:  "Taking Time to Focus"

6 My Personal Strengths
13 What I Want to Do
20 In Order of Importance
27 Thanksgiving! No Singles

December 2009: Theme:  "Making the Holidays Special"

4 Letting Your Child Out
11 Avoid the Pitfalls of the Season
18 A Christmas Present Just for You
25 Christmas: No Singles!

January 2010: Theme:  "Warming Things Up"

1 New Years Day: No Singles!
8 Cultavating Warm Positive Thoughts
15 How to Treat Others
22 The Sunshine in my Life
29 Fun Night!

 February 2010: Theme: "Friendships" 

5 Letting People Know You
12 The Value of Friendship
19 Sharing Confidence with Others
26 Fun Night!

 

 


2 Getting Better Acquainted with Our Anger
9 No Singles: Good Friday
16 How Anger Can be Helpful
23 How Anger Can Get You in Trouble
30 Fun Night!

 

March 2010: Theme: "Characteristics of Love" 

5 The Foundation of Love
12 Emotional Closeness
19 Communication - It's Not Easy
26 Fun Night!

 

April 2010: Theme:  "Taming the Beast Within"

Divorce Recovery

A Divorce Recovery Seminar, "New Beginnings," is offered twice per year at First Church. The next date is February 27-28, 2009. Click here for a details and registration.

A Divorce Support Group meets on Friday nights at 6:30 p.m.  Newcomers are always welcome. You will find a helpful and supportive environment here. Call Betty for details: 529-1575, ext. 212.