About Firstfruits
Women Growing in Faith
We invite women of southeastern Wisconsin and beyond to nurture their faith through Firstfruits spiritual experiences, programs and events. Our goal: to assist each woman in deepening her personal relationship with God. Firstfruits also helps women awaken to their giftedness and purpose – all done in community with other women.
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Taking One Step at a Time
Joan's Blogs
Joan Carey, Firstfruits executive director, is an author and speaker with a passion for helping women grow in their relationship with God.
Be inspired, encouraged, and entertained by Joan Carey's weekly blogs.
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01OctoberWhat Do You See?
The picture above is the cover of my Ponder This book. Fourteen years ago, I put together a book of reflections, much like my blogs. Along with each story were
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23SeptemberThe Lunchroom Table of Life
I was listening to a podcast recently and they were talking about the visceral response our body gives when we sense that we have been left out, not included. I
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15SeptemberMy Me-treat
The term Staycation has become popular to describe when you vacation, at home. You stay where you are but take a break. I’ve coined a new term for when you ar
Joan's ``Ponder This`` Stories
Reflections to help you discover our extraordinary God at work in our ordinary lives.
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01FebruaryThe Dog Park
If I had to guess, I’d say heaven is like the dog park. Not familiar with the dog park? It’s a vast open space where dogs and their owners can come
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01FebruaryHe’s Home
Every party my parents ever had was a luau. Whether it was their anniversary, a neighborhood block party, or just a small group of friends over, there were alwa
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01FebruaryAbiding
Thank goodness for my four-legged friend, Rudy. On any given day he is the difference between the love I need and the love I receive. No offense to my husband a
Resources, Reflections and Recommended Reading
A TASTE OF FIRSTFRUITS
Between visits to Firstfruits, feed your spiritual hunger with reflections and find resources to go deeper into topics presented at Firstfruits. You never need to go hungry again!
Firstfruits is Making Headlines
IN THE NEWS
From a Catholic Herald feature story to an Elm Grove Living Magazine article, Firstfruits is making headlines.
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-Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium
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Testimonials
Read what women are saying about their time at Firstfruits. See why they keep coming back!
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Firstfruits Blessings
Firstfruits provides women with three basic spiritual needs.
Experience of God’s Tender Love
Firstfruits isn’t just a program, it is an experience of God’s tender love and deep desire for an intimate relationship with us. Giving God the gift of our time at Firstfruits always results in blessing.
Friendship with Other Godly Women
Women thrive on encouragement, validation and affirmation from one another. Firstfruits builds community grounded on women’s love for God and our need for relationships.
Discernment of Giftedness and Purpose
Recognizing giftedness and finding purpose in life brings great joy. Firstfruits helps women do just that. We are all unique and gifted for a purpose.