Women’s Fellowship Group

The Women’s Group will meet from 9:30-10:30am on the following Friday, May 10, and Friday, June 7 at Coffee and Bark (2733 Coolidge Hwy) in Berkley. Questions? Contact Amanda Curry.

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Men’s Fellowship Group

The Men’s Fellowship Group will gather Monday, May 13 at 7:30pm at Bagger Dave’s (2972 Coolidge Hwy) in Berkley. Feel free to join us for a return visit or your first time! Contact Derek Helenberger or Matthew Nickel for more information.

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S.T.A.G.E. Youth Ministry

Middle and high schoolers and friends are invited to our collaborative S.T.A.G.E. (Somewhere To Ask God Everything) youth ministry. Meetings, on select Sundays, are from 4:30-6:30pm, unless otherwise specified. Questions? Contact Director, Jessica Gibbs.

• May 18 – Flower Sale set-up and distribution at Greenfield Presbyterian Church

• June 4 – End of Year Picnic at FPCRO

• June 24-27 – F.R.O.G. Friends Reaching Out for God—Middle School Mission Week

• July 7-13 – High school mission trip to Mayfield, KY

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Diving Into Friendship with God! Mark Your Calendars
for a SCUBA VBS: June 24-28, 2024 • 9am-12pm.

Registration deadline is June 1, 2024! Register today!

Volunteer at SCUBA VBS!

Our 2024 VBS is June 24-28! This is a wonderful week of sharing God’s word with our church children and the children of our community. We are looking for volunteers for a variety of areas. Not only do we need helpers during the event, but also helpers for planning and designing sets and props. Please visit our sign-up genius at to join in on the fun!

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Buy Nothing Free Sale Event

On Saturday, May 18 from 10am-12pm, FPCRO will host a group from Royal Oak to have a Buy Nothing Free Sale in our parking lot. Many RO residents are members of Buy Nothing Facebook groups, where they can take unwanted/unused items from their homes and gift them to others in the community. Come out to find a treasure, take it home for free, and keep it out of the landfill!

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Hygiene Kit Mission Project

Join the Mission in Service committee after the 10:30am service on Sunday, May 19 to pack hygiene kits for Church World Service. All ages are invited to pack the kits which will be sent to places and people in need, throughout the world. The Deacons are hosting coffee hour, so we can enjoy a cookie before we get packing!

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Save the Date! Sunday Serenade
On the afternoon of Sunday, June 2 at 2pm, our talented section leader/soloists Bryan Clinthorne, Brady DelVecchio, Olivia Donnel, and Audrey Frieberg will be sharing their gifts with us in an afternoon of song. We are fortunate to have such a wonderful quartet of soloists here at FPCRO, and
this concert will feature them in ways that go beyond what we hear on a Sunday morning.

Their program will include solos, duets, trios and quartets from classical Art Song, Opera and Musical Theater. Within this huge variety of pieces there will be something for everyone to like. The singers will be accompanied by our own Joseph Jackson at the piano.

Join us in support of our talented singers for a beautiful concert which will showcase the versatility of their gifts. The concert will be free and open to the public.

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Opportunity to Usher on Sunday Mornings

The Worship and Nurture Committee is looking for ushers. Simply arrive 20-25 minutes ahead of
the 10:30am service to greet folks and hand out bulletins. After worship, retrieve the completed
pew rack Friendship pad forms. A sign-up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Gail Meengs.

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Naomi-Ruth Circle Meets Wednesdays at 10:30am

Women of FPCRO, mark your calendars and attend Naomi-Ruth Circle! Circle meets at 10:30am in the Fireside Room the second Wednesday of the month September to June. We begin with fellowship and snacks, share joys and concerns, and learn of various missions, and conclude with Bible Study. This year’s study is “Sacred Encounters: The Power and Presence of Jesus Christ in Luke through Acts,” produced by Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.

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Sunburst Singers Music Program for Children

Join our music program for kids (preschool through early middle school), following worship on the first and third Sundays of each month. Contact to Audrey Frieberg with questions.

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Need a Ride to Church?

The Deacons want to ensure that everyone who wants to come to church can get here! Roger Watson is the transportation advocate on the Board of Deacons. If you need a ride to church, or would like to have a ride occasionally, please get in touch with Roger. Or call the church office to get his contact information. Roger can work with you to see how we can arrange a ride for you to join us for worship.

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Forging Faith Podcast

What happens when spirituality collides with life? In FPCRO's new podcast, Pastor Emma talks with folks who have experienced a variety of challenges—from cancer to divorce to adoption—and hears how their faith has been stretched and shaped by these experiences. Check it out here. “Forging Faith” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other podcast platforms. We’re grateful to the Evangelism and Communication committee and the Earla B. Smith Foundation for making the podcast possible!

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Liturgists in Worship

Are you comfortable with public speaking? Do you love God and love to serve the church? Do you want to try something new? Pastor Emma and the Worship and Nurture Committee invite church members and friends to serve as liturgists in the new year. If you are able and willing to serve, please contact Pastor Emma to be added to the weekly schedule.