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Come join us in celebrating another season of Abraham’s Tent on May 10th at Congregation Miskan Israel from 6 to 8 p.m. We’ll have a light meal provided and hope that you can bring a small dessert or some beverage (soda, lemonade, etc.) to share. We’ll review the season and discuss how we can improveContinue Reading

Though First Presbyterian Church has just completed our third year of service with Columbus House’s “Abraham’s Tent,” it wasn’t until recently that I decided to recall the passage from the Old Testament from which the program’s name comes. Genesis 18 presents the story: As Abraham sat at the entrance of his tent in the heatContinue Reading

Companionship is a way of being present with another person in the midst of struggle or suffering. On October 17, volunteers from more than 20 area congregations who anticipate participating in the Abraham’s Tent program this winter will gather at First Presbyterian Church for Companionship Training.

We will explore the way of companionship – our natural capacity for sensitivity and compassion. We will share in the basic practices of companionship – hospitality, sharing the journey side by side, listening and accompaniment. We will learn how to honor our limits and support a person in building a circle of care. We will explore ways to practice the way of companionship in our lives – at home, in our congregation, and in our community.

First Presbyterian Church will host Abraham’s Tent from January 17- January 24, 2012. If you are interested in participating in this year’s program, please plan to attend this training on Monday, October 17, 2011 from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Miller Gathering Hall. Dinner will be served.

Please bring a dessert to share!