Fellowship & Small Groups
Church Groups at Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian are often a blend of bible study, fellowship and missions.
We enjoy each other’s company while having a core purpose of each group.
Find a Group that Interests You and Join In!
Book Discussion Group
When: 7:30 pm on the 3rd Friday each month except July.
The Gathering Place, Kirk Classroom Building
All adults are welcome — first-timers, those who can only come occasionally, singles, couples.
What:
The Kirk’s Book Discussion Group meets for lively discussions of a wide variety of books.
Although Book Group occasionally reads books on religious subjects the slate of titles always ranges widely, in both fiction and non-fiction, and is determined solely by the interests of its members.
Download our 2022-2023 reading list (PDF)
Book Group is not a study group; its purpose is to enjoy good books, good company, and good food.
Please come!
Food:
Dessert and coffee are served by the host for the month.
Contact:
Wendy Segreti
segretiw@bellsouth.net
Centering Prayer Group
When:
6:30 to 7:30 pm
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month
via Zoom
All adults are welcome
What:
At the Kirk, we meet as a group to pray in Centering Prayer as a way of encouragement and support
Centering Prayer is one way of praying. It is meant to lead those praying to a deeper relationship with God. Centering Prayer is an ancient Christian practice and is both spiritually and psychologically sound.
The practice of Centering Prayer involves silently and quietly sitting and responding to the Spirit of Christ by consenting to God’s presence and action within. By the use of a sacred word, the person praying gently lets go of thoughts to make space in his/her heart for God.
Centering Prayer is one form of contemplation and is nurtured by regular worship and regular meditation on Scripture.
See also: www.centeringprayer.com
Contact:
April Austin
sunflower.austin@gmail.com
Request information or meeting reminders.
Eat With Eight/Supper with Seven
When & Where:Each group sets their own dates, times, and places to meet.
Interested individuals and couples sign up in September.
What:
We enjoy dinner and conversation with the same group of people once a month from October to May.
Food:
Yes!
Registration:
Opens annually in September
Contact:
Jerry Rankin
rankinl1309@gmail.com
EPIC (Enneagram Pathways In Christ)
When: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm – 2nd Thursday of every month from Sept – May. During the summer months our meeting days vary.
Room C202
The group is open to everyone. Some prior familiarity with the Enneagram is recommended (though not required) because the group is not a class or systematic introduction to the basics of Enneagram theory.
What:
The Enneagram is a rich tool for understanding the relationships between personality, spirituality, and personal and spiritual growth. In this small group we use the Enneagram as a framework for sharing and deepening our personal journeys.
Some good introductory resources:
- Easiest intro: The Enneagram Made Easy by Renee Baron and Elizabeth Wagele.
- Deepest intro: The Wisdom of the Enneagram by Don Riso and Russ Hudson.
- Broadest intro: Nine Lenses on the World by Jerome Wagner
- Online intros: www.enneagraminstitute.com and www.enneagramworldwide.com
Contact:
April Austin
sunflower.austin@gmail.com
Gentle Yoga Class
When:
11:00 am Fridays
Room C215
All adults are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or Towel.
What:
Practice basic yoga poses that increase flexibility and develop strength and balance. Breathing techniques for stress reduction, emotional balance and overall well-being are incorporated into each class.
No experience is needed, but continuing students can also benefit from ongoing practice, as well.
Fee:
$10 per class
Contact:
Carol Bennett,
auntlivy@aol.com
Kirk Classics 55+
When: 6:30 pm
3rd Thursdays with some additional dates scheduled for outings
Fellowship Hall
Folks 55+ years
What:
They often enjoy a potluck dinner and special program though day/evening trips are offered too.
Food:
Potluck dinner, at times.
Contact:
Jerry Rankin
rankingl1309@gmail.com
Melanie Rankin
melrankin2764@gmail.com
Men’s Breakfast Group
When: 8:00 am
2nd Saturday each month
The Gathering Place, Classroom Building
Adult men at the Kirk (guests are welcome!)
What:
The Kirk men’s group meets for a light breakfast, fellowship and a short program.
Contact:
Church Office, churchoffice@kirkofkildaire.org or 919-467-4944.
Paper Arts – Cards for Caregivers
Contact Kim Allen for updated location.
All adults are welcome.
What:
The group creates cards for caregivers and staff use with Kirk joys and concerns.
Contact:
Kim Allen
ncstampgirl@gmail.com
919-363-7401
Music Groups
What:
There are many music groups at the Kirk that provide fellowship and fun activities.
Visit the Music and Arts page under “Join Us in Worship” to find your area of interest.
Contact:
Dr. Larry Abernathy
Director of Music & Arts
labernathy@kirkofkildaire.org
Presbyterian Women’s Circles
When: Circles meet at the same time on the designated day of the month from September through May; meetings last about two hours.
Kirk Fellowship Hall, classrooms or members’ homes
Open to all women from The Kirk. We would love to have you join a group!
What:
Presbyterian Women (PW) at the Kirk is part of a church-wide organization whose membership is open to all women. When a woman joins the Kirk she is automatically a member of PW. PW offers leadership and service opportunities, women’s circles as well as Salad Supper in August and a Christmas Brunch in December.
Learn more about Presbyterian Women within the PC (USA).
Circles at the Kirk
A Circle is a group of women who meet for small group fellowship, Bible study, and service.
What Happens During a Typical Circle Meeting?
Members meet and greet each other, catch up with each other’s lives, and enjoy refreshments. The group takes care of business — this might include hearing news from the PW Coordinating team or planning a service project such as serving a dinner at the Helen Wright Center for Women in Raleigh. Someone leads a Bible study lesson. The Least Coin offering and pledges are collected. Members share good news, sad news, and prayers.
A variety of circles are offered at the Kirk, some during the day, some at night
- Martha Circle – 2nd Mondays at 9:30 am in homes of members/at the Kirk
- Joy-Ruth Circle – 2nd Thursdays at 9:30 am in the Kirk Fellowship Hall
- Lydia Circle – 2nd Tuesdays at 7:00 pm in Room C204/206.
- Affiliate Circle – Does not meet but prepares meals twice per year for the Helen Wright Center for Women in Raleigh
Food:
Refreshments
Contact:
Marge Blum, PW Moderator, marge26blum@yahoo.com.
Other Groups
We have other small groups that meet outside of the normal Sunday School time. We often have church-wide events. Check our calendar for upcoming activities, such as potluck and catered dinners, short-term studies, and fellowship and mission opportunities.
There are other groups to become involved in which are detailed on other pages, linked below:
Weekday Adult Bible Study
Caregiver Groups
Small Groups / K-Groups
Young Adults
Youth Group & Youth Trips
Missions & Outreach / Mission Trips
Music Ministry
