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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.“Making Peace: What’s the Recipe?”
“Making Peace: What’s the Recipe?” The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo October 1, 2023 – World Communion / Peacemaking Sunday Exodus 16:2-15; Romans14:7-19 He asked who’s preaching … what are you going to say? Well, World Communion /...
The Pray Ground
The Prayground is the place to be on Sunday Mornings! The children will be right there listening to the sermon or reading a book.
Young Adult Bakers
The Middle School T.A.G. (Totally Awesome Group together alongside God) had their first service project on Sunday, making dessert for our CTV friends. Don’t worry, they were sure to taste test everything at the end to be sure it was good enough to be served! Ask...
Press Release: Pine Island Chapel
KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI — Land formerly used for outdoor worship services in Texas Township will be the site of a new chapel.
Downtown Kalamazoo’s First Presbyterian Church is constructing a small chapel at 8882 West Q Ave., a plot of land formerly owned by Pine Island Church. The two churches merged in 2019, Seth Weeldreyer, senior pastor of First Presbyterian Church said.
Join us for a time of meditation, prayer, and music on Sunday, October 15. All in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing are invited to this contemplative service, which will be held in the East Transept of the sanctuary immediately following worship....
Youth Group Umbrella and Blanket Drive
Please donate to help our downtown neighbors stay warm, and know that they are loved! mereditha@fpckzoo.org
Session Highlights 09.27.2023
The following motions were adopted by Session on September 27, 2023 A motion to accept Sarah Cox, Dean and Kim VanLoo, Peterson Munene Gerald, Rosingh Amofa-Aoarkwa, Jim and Sharon Gleeson, and Robert and Joanne DeWit into membership of First Presbyterian Church...
“Water in the Wilderness”
September 23, 2023 – 17 Sunday after Pentecost The Rev. Dr. Seth E. Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo Exodus 17:1-7; Philippians 1:27-2:18 I want to live a holy, joyful life. As we often affirm before passing the peace, sometimes that feels...
Looking for a Greenhouse?
Our 8 ft x 12 ft greenhouse, located at the Pine Island Property, is in search of a new home. The panels have been carefully removed and are safely stored in a shed on the property. We are actively seeking to relocate it as soon as possible. If you or someone you know...
Refugee Resettlement Team
The FPC Refugee Resettlement Team has been working with the Salarzai family for two years. This family of 8 has 5 children enrolled in the Kalamazoo Public School’s English as a Second Language Program. The father is employed by Pfizer. Deep friendships with this...