Wellness Ministry
God cares about every aspect of our lives. There is nothing in our lives remote from God's care. Therefore, there is nothing in our lives outside of God's call and claim. When we respond and promise to follow Jesus, we embrace his summary of the law and we promise to "love the Lord your God will all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." Mark 12.30
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Wellness Committee encourages wellness - physical, spiritual, relational - as a faithful response to God, and as a commitment to a healthy congregation as well as healthy families, and communities.
ALL CHURCH PICNIC & BLOOD DRIVE: APRIL 14
Don't miss the All Church Picnic on Sunday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Not only will you enjoy worship led by our youth that morning, but you'll gather with your church family for delicious barbecued chicken and pulled pork, fun attractions like a bounce house, ice cream truck and Billy Buttons, balloon artist, and face painting! There will also be an opportunity to give back with a blood drive. The Carter BloodCare bus will be parked outside the Great Hall from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To sign up for a donation time (28 slots available), click below.
TASTY THIRD THURSDAYS COOKING CLASSES
Tasty Third Thursdays is a quarterly garden-to-table class focusing on nutrition and cooking. The class meets at Community Crossroads (1516 Hemphill Street, Fort Worth) on the third Thursday of select months (quarterly) at 5:30 p.m. Questions? Contact Keri Casciari.
TAI CHI: MONDAYS AT 10 A.M.
The Wellness Committee is excited to offer Tai Chi to the First Pres community every Monday morning at 10 a.m. in Room 105. Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that can reduce stress and promotes general physical and mental health. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
PICKLEBALL IN THE GYM
The Wellness Committee is excited to offer a number of opportunities to play Pickleball in the First Pres gym! Pickleball is a fun, social sport for all ages and skill levels that combines elements of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis, has simple rules, and is easy to learn. With two courts available, up to 8 players can get together for a fun game that is as competitive or as casual as you want it to be. Times currently available are 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. each Tuesday through Friday, and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A COURT TIME
VALUES CONCERNING WELLNESS
- Wellness assumes a mindful integration among spirit, mind, and body among person, family, and community.
- First Presbyterian Church tends well to the spirit and to the mind. Wellness ministries seek to integrate a congregational emphasis also on the body.
- Wellness happens within relationships — with God, self, family members, and fellow church members. Wellness ministry engages the entire community.
- Self-care is a tool for Christian faithfulness, not an end to itself, and is not motivated by vanity or competition.
- Personal wellness inspires commitment to healthy families and healthy communities.
- Eating well is more about what we eat than what we do not eat, and involves the conscious choice to fuel the body, to delight the senses, and to encourage table fellowship.
- Physical activity and exercise take many forms depending on age and health, and are life-giving.
Ongoing Activities Promoting Wellness
Pickleball
Balance Workshops (no class in October)
Blood Drives
CPR/AED Training
Health Seminars
Food Classes
Walking Moai Groups
First Response Teams
WELLNESS PROGRAM WAIVER AND RELEASE
All those participating in physical activities and programs of the Wellness Ministry must complete a Waiver/Liability Release form.