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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.Session Highlights from December 20, 2023
- Approval of the 2024 FPC budget. - Approval of the following disbursements from the Ford-Neff Fund: Dignity in Motion $1700.00 Kalamazoo Housing Advocates $5000.00 DOCC $500.00 Community Living Options...
In Memoriam
Mary Tyler October 5, 1928 – February 4, 2024 Memorial details to follow
Celebrate Black History Month, Check out these Black authors. https://fpckzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Black-History-Month-Authors.pdf
“Live-Streaming God’s Voice”
“Live-Streaming God’s Voice” Seth E. Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo January 14, 2024 – Second Sunday of Epiphany 1 Samuel 3:1-10; Mark 1:14-20 Sunday afternoon, sometimes before noon, just after our worship ends, I often receive an email. She...
“Extending an Invitation”
“Extending an Invitation” The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo January 21, 2024 – Third Sunday after Epiphany Jonah 3:1-5, 3:10-4:1; John 1:43-51 As the movie begins, Cardinal Bergoglio speaks to a crowded plaza in a poor Argentina...
Good News about our Archives
The second church, the White Church, rose up across the street from the first church on the northeast corner of South and Rose Street, what is currently the Miller Canfield Building. On the evening of 5 December 1883, flames were discovered in the building around 11:00 o’clock. The fire had made too much headway to be stopped, however, and soon the bell in the tower crashed into the basement and “…the organ died with a groan heard by spectators across the street.” By midnight the church was nothing but a smoking ruin. For more information contact kellys@fpckzoo.org
FPC Clergy Availability & Responsibilities
We have recently welcomed the Rev. Annamarie Groenenboom, as she joins our clergy staff, including Pastor Amber, Pastor Chrissy, and Pastor Seth. We will coordinate clergy availability and responsibilities together, and are blessed to share gifts of each clergy...
Taking Root: A Kalamazoo Service Fair
Taking Root: Made for Young Adults by Young Adults YOU could win COOL Taking Root BAG. Mark your calendar for this Sunday, January 21. Or if you would like more information on Taking Root, and what is next for them, please contact Meredith Alspach The Young...
Taking Root: A Kalamazoo Service Fair
All are welcome! January 21, 1-3 p.m. at KNAC (315 W. Michigan Ave.) Live Music & Free Food! Connecting Young Adults with Time & Passion to organizations doing good work in Kalamazoo!
Ordination and Installation of New Officers
Today we ordain and install the following persons to lead our congregation (class of 2026): Deacons — Jan Carpenter, Victoria Coleman, Grace Cook, Lana Griffin, Carol and Tom Noland, and Paul Minert Elders — Susan Agostinelli, Logan Brown, Chris Cross, Ginny Dell,...