Grace First Lutheran Church

First Presbyterian Church, based in Bend, Ore., offers a range of programs and activities for men, women, youth, children and seniors. These include adult education, Bible study, book study, prayer groups, Monday men s book study, listening hearts, Tuesday morning women s Bible study, centering prayer, garden preschool, youth group and logos for middle school. First Presbyterian Church also offers several community-based outreach programs including happy learners preschool, quilters, friends of Jesus, Presbyterian peacemaking program, anti-hunger action, local food banks, family kitchen, interfaith volunteer caregivers, habitat for humanity, adult mission trips to Guatemala, Cuba and Middle East, mission partnership giving and theological education fund.

Founded in 1936, St. Francis School provides a flexible academic program with emphasis on the development of basic learning and thinking skills. It offers classes in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. The school has an annual enrollment of more than 345 students. St. Francis School s academic curriculum includes classes in religion, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, music and physical education. The school also provides classes in Spanish language. It additionally offers counseling sessions. St. Francis School also offers instructive sessions related to band and computer applications. The school maintains a library that provides a range of educational print and electronic resources and materials. In addition, it has a science lab, music and art room and computer center. St. Francis School also offers sports activities that include football, soccer, softball, kickball and running. St. Francis School is located in Bend, Ore.