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Why is there a Christmas tree in the Gathering Place??? Because it’s actually a Summer Love tree! Many of our downtown neighbors struggle to find personal care items, so Martha Circle is giving you the opportunity to show them that they are loved. During the entire...

Mission Trip 2024 is deep in the planning phase, and we need your help! The group will again be traveling to West Virginia to care for our friends in Colcord and spend a week in fellowship together. There are several ways you can support the June trip: On June 8 the...

We are happy and grateful to share the news about a staff transition in our church! After considering several talented candidates, our Personnel Committee has completed its search for Director of Music with the appointment of Michael Montgomery. For the past three...

Jack Cross Jack is graduating from Mattawan High School.  He plans to attend KVCC in the fall to study engineering before transferring to Michigan State University in 2025.   Bridgette Bol Bridgette is graduating from Loy Norrix High School. She plans to attend...

Plugged In, Powered Up The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo May 12, 2024 – Seventh Sunday of Easter / Ascension Sunday Acts 1:1-14; Psalm 113   Psalm 113 Praise the Lord! O servants of the Lord, give praise;    praise the name of...

The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo May 5, 2024 – Sixth Sunday of Easter John 15:9-17; Acts 10:34-43 I need your help. Can we remember or imagine a song forbidden sung with hope and determination. Maybe a time when people were singing...

Please mark your calendars and plan to join your church family for the annual All-Church Picnic on June 2. Immediately following worship, we will head across the street to Bronson Park for food, fellowship, and fun. Bring your favorite side dish to share with our...

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ. That greeting seems more a bit more poignant this morning after the stormy events of yesterday. What a traumatic experience for many in our community, the likes of which we may still be discovering more about this...

Local attorney Bill Wieringa will help us learn keywords and gain knowledge about the basics of Estate Planning. Wednesday, May 29 5:30pm - 6:30pm Portage District Library: https://events.portagelibrary.info/event/10178736 **Long & Gourdneck Lake Rooms...

“For I was hungry and you gave me somethingto eat, I was thirsty and you gave me somethingto drink, I was a stranger and you invitedme in, I needed clothes and you clothed me…” Diaper Bank: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 247 W. Lovell St., 269.345.8553Free diapers &...