Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Focus (20's and early 30's)

Focus (20's and early 30's)

Focus is FAPC’s fellowship of men and women in their 20’s and early 30’s committed to developing a sense of belonging and growth within our community of faith. Social outings, service events, and city adventures allow young adults to serve God and support each other, while exploring all NYC has to offer. We also recognize the need to take a break from the big city, so the annual fall and spring retreats for Next Ministries provide Christ-centered refreshment and sustenance outside of the boroughs.

We meet weekly on Sundays following the 11:15 am service for an engaging discussion of topics pertinent to living out and deepening our faith. In a city of unlimited options, this is the place for urban dwellers in their 20’s and 30’s who yearn for an outlet that allows us to focus!

Contact: nextministries@fapc.org

UPCOMING EVENTS (Dated events and general events are listed with the most recent on top. General events are listed after dated events, starting with the most recent ones.)

Click HERE for upcoming Next Ministries events for 2008.

• Costa Rica Mission Trip Update: August 9-16

• It's That Time Again: Homeless Adopt-a-Week + Steps!: Sunday-Thursday, June 8-12

• Bronx Zoo Trip: Saturday, May 17

• "Happy Feet" Parents' Night Out: Friday, May 16, 5:30 pm

• Focus Meeting: The Blessings (and Curses) of Mom: Sunday, May 11, 12:45 pm - Another Mother's Day is upon us. Join us in the Corning Logan Room (5th floor) as Ms. Emily Dunlap (on FAPC staff for many years as our church's social worker) who is a mother herself leads this interesting discussion: : “How Do We Keep From Repeating Their Weaknesses and How Do We Better Incorporate Their Wisdom in Our Daily Lives.” We'll have a few members share their personal experience - how they've tried to build on or incorporate some of their mom's wonderful traits, and how they've worked through some of their mom issues as well as advice they could give about how to break some unhealthy patterns or habits they inherited.

• Focus Happy Hour: Friday, May 9, 7:00 pm - Looking to recount the wonderful memories of the Spring Retreat? New and want to meet the fantastic people of Focus? Or just want to head out on the town for a drink? Come on out to Metro 53, a lounge bar in Kipps Bay from 7-9 PM. Metro 53 is located at 307 E 53rd Street, between 1st and 2nd Ave (Take the 6 to 51st or the E,V to Lexington Ave). New and not sure who to look for? Questions? Email Kent (kentcollier@gmail.com).

• Bite-Sized Volunteer Opportunity: Operation Campfire

• Calling All New York City College Grads!

• Next Ministries Facebook Group Page: Please Be Our friend!

*** For general Next Ministries inquiries, please contact us at nextministries@fapc.org.

FOCUS 2007-2008 STEERING COMMITTEE

Kent Collier
Becky Hession
Courtney Judd, Co-Chair
Kara McGillicuddy, Co-Chair
Devin Robinson
Claire Thomason

Rev. Paul Rock