Parenting would be so much easier if children came with instruction manuals. However, we all know that they don’t. Until one is created …why not share, laugh and learn with other parents?
The Parent’s Circle is a warm, open, inviting, caring and accepting group that invites parents and children to have fun, laugh and learn. Through friendship, conversation, creative activities and learning opportunities parents can feel connected with each other through shared resources and experiences. Children will also feel their own sense of community with their Parent’s Circle friends.
Parent’s Circle exists to:
• Encourage and support parents in a welcoming and comfortable environment
• Learn and laugh with other parents who can relate to our situations and challenges
• Feel like someone understands
• Be a resource
• Provide a fun experience for children and parents
• Help our community
Our bi-monthly meetings include:
• Educational speakers
• Creative activities and crafts
• Group discussions
• Quality, loving childcare and activities for children
• Coffee, tea and treats
Parents Circle meets in the Choir Room on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month during the school year at Fountain Street Church, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. You can join anytime during the year.
There is a $20.00 fee to join the group for the year, and this helps fund childcare and activities. There are scholarships available if you are unable to afford this fee.
Tentative Topics and Activities
• Cultural Pressures
• Family Rituals and Celebrations
• Advertising and the Media - how it affects your family
• Food and Health
• Time and Creativity
• Technology
• Exploring Nature
• Simplifying your life - stop and smell the roses
• Crafts and Activites
• Parent Self Care
• Adoption Issues
• Spirituality
• Learning from Older Women
Parents Circle Sundays
Are you a Fountain Street parent looking for a way to get to know other people? Whether you are brand new to the church or a more experienced member, Parents Circle Sundy is a great way to get to know other parents and families in the Fountain Street community! We meet every Sunday from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Resource Room on the 2nd Floor. Childcare is provided, and so are snacks, for adults and kids. We have just started meeting, so this is a great time to jump in and get involved! We have a variety of topical discussion meetings, as well as sessions where we meet just to socialize and connect as liberal religious parents in West Michigan. We also plan to conduct family outings, such as summer BBQ's and canoe trips. Join us every Sunday for good conversation and to meet interesting people! If you would like more information or have questions, please contact Becca Wolfe at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Amber Fox at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .