Fellowship Opportunities

Small Group Experiences

Small groups are an important part of the life of our congregation.  Small groups give people an opportunity to connect, form deeper relationships, receive support, and enjoy time together.  It also offers a time to study a topic that is of interest to the group.

Small groups are made up of 8-12 people and often rotate meeting locations among homes. Groups focus on a topic, which are specific to the group interests.   Focuses have included time for caring and sharing, ennegram, prayer, meals together, family friendly field trips. Groups change every other year.

Men’s Group

Men’s group provides opportunity to gather and discuss a wide range of topics from personal dilemmas and concerns, to casual conversation about a wide variety of topics. Coffee and snacks are almost as important as the conversation. This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 8:00-9:30.  Closer friendships are a result of this time together.

Eating/Learning/Fellowship

Eating, Learning, and Fellowship night, or as we like to call it ELF night, is pretty self explanatory.  We gather periodically to eat and enjoy fellowship with each other. Following the meal we will learn in an informal setting.  Topics have included community nonprofits, peace and justice issues, and life experiences. All are encouraged to pick a topic and lead an ELF night. 

Summer Campout

A camp out in August to Tipsaw Lake is a time for food, games, laughter, and enjoyment and making apple cider!  Not a camper, no worries, you can still drive down and enjoy the fun along with the fresh pressed cider!  After a pitch-in meal, we begin the Menno Olympics. This is a tradition enjoyed by all ages!  The Olympics, with our own Menno twist, include marshmallows, rootbeer, fishing with donuts, the chicken dance, and lots of jokes!  All Mennos compete for one special “trophy”.  

Winter Retreat

Each year, in February, PMF has an overnight retreat at a lovely location.  This is a time for connection to each other and God.  Seminars/workshops bring learning opportunities. Beautiful scenery surrounds the retreat center and provides space for peaceful meditation or hiking.  An intergenerational talent show and game night is sure to bring laughter and joy to your evening.

Periodic Potluck Meals

Jesus loved to eat with others and so do we!  Coming together for a meal nourishes our body and our relationships.  Gathering around food offers a chance for conversations beyond church.  All are welcome to our potluck meals.  Forgot food for the pitch-in, no worries, we always have plenty of food to share!

Intergenerational Experiences

PMF believes that connections that are across generations can be nurturing to all and can lead to long lasting relationships.   We strive to provide activities that involve all ages working together. Worship and music is often made up of all ages.  Our mentor mentee program also provides intergenerational relationships. Our non-traditonal Shalom Sundays  are often built around intergenerational activities.  We have even taken trips together with folks aged 14-80 years to faraway places as part of our effort to learn about the world around us and connect across generations.