New groups begin in September 2011. Sign-up sheets for Daytime, Evening, or Singles Groups are available in the narthex at the church. You can sign up or you can e-mail dpmjsmith@verizon.net.

Coordinators:

• Daytime Foyer – Carol Smith
• Evening Foyer – Mary Jo Smith
• Single Foyer – Sue Dugan
• Dining Out Foyer – Mary Jo Smith

What’s a “foyer?” you ask

Well, Jesus bids us to love one another as He loves us, but until we begin to know one another it is difficult to love one another. The Foyer program, which evolved with the rebuilding of Coventry Cathedral in England after WWII, is one way to get to know each other better. Groups chosen at random from among those in the parish who are interested (or for that matter, a friend or neighbor, for they are always welcome) meet monthly in one another’s homes for a simple meal and fellowship.

The groups meet for six or seven months, then a new round of Foyer begins, giving a new opportunity to extend Christian friendship. It’s never too late to join–just call the parish office and you will be in the mix for food and fellowship.

Not just for couples or a certain age group, Foyer groups consist of 8-10 people who meet monthly for dinner at one of the homes of the participants. The Foyer Host or Hostess usually provides the main dish and each single or couple contributes a side dish. Daytime foyers usually meet after the Sunday 11:15 service at a local restaurant, then go to the host’s house for dessert. The very successful Young Parent’s Foyer Group, welcomes participants’ small children. This group meets the third Sunday of the month in the Parish House.