Looking for a place to belong? Look no further.
At Milford First, we believe that authentic community happens in circles, not rows. Whether you’d like to use your gifts to serve or simply need space to grow in relationship with God alongside others, we’ve got an option for you!
Small groups provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where people can build relationships and explore their faith through encouragement, accountability, guidance and prayer. Groups meet at the church or in homes to engage with scripture and worship themes from the previous week, enjoy conversation and community, pray with and for one another, and serve in ministry together.
Groups and Gatherings
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Mom’s Group
Our Moms Group meets on Sundays from 10:15–11:15 a.m. in the Children’s Library, with childcare provided. We typically gather on the first and third Sundays after the first service, with occasional fun activities on fifth Sundays. No matter what stage of motherhood you’re in, you’re welcome here—come anytime!
Interested in joining? Contact Katie at (513) 309-6586 or beurketfamily@gmail.com
Thomas Small Group
Leaders: Fred & Carol Thomas
Location: Homes
Time: 6 p.m.
Frequency: Bi-Weekly -
Stephen Ministry
Are You Going through a Difficult Time? A Stephen Minister can help. Stephen Ministers are members of our congregation who listen, care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people going through a crisis or difficult time.
Stephen Ministry is a one-to-one Christian caring ministry to people in our congregation and community experiencing challenges in life - grief, loneliness, divorce, hospitalization disability, job loss, and many other life difficulties. After completing a 50-hour training course, Stephen Ministers are equipped to provide confidential, Christ-centered care to people who are hurting. Stephen Ministers participate in ongoing peer supervision to ensure the quality and consistency of care. Since 1998, Stephen Ministers at Milford First have provided thousands of hours of care to people in and out of our congregation.
Contact: Kathie Cooper
Caregivers Support Group
A compassionate, confidential, judgment-free evening out for caregivers who need someone to listen, a shoulder to cry on or share some laughs to lighten the load that all caregivers carry. This group is inclusive to those from the community as well as those within the church. The group meets the third Monday of every month in the church parlor at 4:30 p.m.
Contact: Kathy Wiggins
Rouse Group
Leader: Bill Rouse
Location: Rouse Residence
Time: 7 p.m.
Frequency: Weekly -
Stich-N-Fun
Stitch-N-Fun is a sewing ministry at Milford First that raises money to support the church, schools, and the learning center. With the funds they’ve raised, the group has purchased TVs and computer routers, and helped send someone on the Boundary Waters trip.
Items for sale have included custom t-shirt quilts, various holiday placemats, along with napkins, quilts, table runners and towels. Stitch-N-Fun meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you enjoy any aspect of the fabric arts – sewing, knitting or crocheting – you’re welcome to join the fun! We all bring lunches and enjoy each other’s fellowship.
Contact: Kathy McCurdy -
Wednesday Morning Prayer Team
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1 Thessalonians 12: 16-18)
This group begins each gathering by catching up with one another before continuing with a short devotional. Following the devotional, the group spends time sharing joys and concerns, and prays over those concerns along with the congregational prayer list.
If you’d like to join, simply show up, or contact Cindy Hyden for more information. The group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Parlor.
Wiggins/Hickman Small Group
Leader: Kathy Wiggins and Ron Hickman
Location: Church Library
Time: 7 p.m.
Frequency: WeeklyShreve Small Group
Leader: Mary Ann Shreve
Location: Blake Residence
Time: 7 p.m.
Frequency: Biweekly -
Stitch-N-Fun
Stitch-N-Fun is a sewing ministry at Milford First that raises money to support the church, schools, and the learning center. With the funds they’ve raised, the group has purchased TVs and computer routers, and helped send someone on the Boundary Waters trip.
Items for sale have included custom t-shirt quilts, various holiday placemats, along with napkins, quilts, table runners and towels. Stitch-N-Fun meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you enjoy any aspect of the fabric arts – sewing, knitting or crocheting – you’re welcome to join the fun! We all bring lunches and enjoy each other’s fellowship.
Contact: Kathy McCurdyFaunce/Smith Small Group
Leaders: Smitty Smith & Karen Faunce
Location: Church Library
Time: 11 a.m.
Frequency: Weekly -
Good Samaritan Card Ministry
The Good Samaritans provide a ministry to our shut-ins and those who are ill through personal cards and notes. A kind word or thought shared in a card can help brighten someone’s day, knowing that they are being thought of and prayed for.
If you know of someone we should be contacting through this ministry, or if you’d like to help send cards, we’d love to hear from you!Contact: Kathy Wiggins
Kairos Prison Ministry
The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities. Milford First is primarily active at the Chillicothe Correctional Institution (CCI) in Chillicothe OH.
Contact: Fred Thomas
Interested in joining a group, but don’t know which one to choose? Fill out this form, and someone will be in in touch with you soon!