Dine with Nine

September 2010 - January 2011

Sharing a meal is one of the best ways to establish and renew relationships with
members of the Westminster church community. "Dine with Nine" is nine (or so)
persons - some couples, some singles, some older and some younger - gathering for
a series of two or three dinners on an evening convenient to the group.
To sign up, return this form to the church office or fill out the online form on the
church website by clicking on the “Dine with Nine” link on the home page. The
deadline to sign up is September 12, 2010.  

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What:

Nine members & friends of Westminster Church who want to get to know others they might not know so well, if at all, gathering in the home of a member for a pot-luck meal, or at a restaurant, or at a picnic.

When:

Dinners are held twice a year -Spring (March - June) and Fall (September - January) with sign ups occurring in February & August/September. Each group of nine determines when and where the dinners will take place Primary goal is "getting together."

Why:

To help extend the relationships that make Westminster Presbyterian a family of faith in which members really do know each other.

To offer prospective members a chance to interact with church members.

Where:

In homes, at local restaurants, picnic grounds and parks.

How:

  1. Persons indicate a desire to participate.
  2. A coordinating team divides them into groups of nine.
  3. A host household is selected for the first of two or three dinner gatherings.
  4. The host(s) call(s) the people on their list several weeks in advance and invites them to share a meal.
  5. The host(s) provide the place and the main course and ask other group members to bring the rest.
  6. The only agenda is to enjoy each other�s company and set a date for one more gathering at another place the following month.
  7. New Dine with Nine groups are organized for the next seasonal gathering.
 

Contact the church office with questions, 232-2424.