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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.The Amazing Shawn Smith
Good News! On her third anniversary, our former Building Supervisor stated, “Hiring Shawn was one of the best decisions made during my time with Kalamazoo First Presbyterian.” Shawn was hired on November 6, 2003 as a full-time church custodian and in April of 2019,...
Strategic Goals 2024 Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church
Mapping our Future “Mapping Our Future” began as a strategic visioning process — in November, 2022. In December, 2022 and January, 2023, we hosted a dozen gatherings at various times and locations to celebrate our life together. We shared stories about meaningful...
21st Annual Fine Art Sale & Holiday Bazaar
“Living in Wonder: In the Flow of Awe”
The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo October 15, 2023 – 20th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 65; Philippians 4:4-13 I felt part of something far bigger than myself. I was learning college knowledge—history, political science,...
Loaves & Fishes
One of the great community services in Kalamazoo! We support their vital work!
“Service of Lament – Prayers for Peace”
An interfaith gathering open to all wishing to find comfort in community We mourn the loss of life in Israel/Palestine, as we hope and pray for an end to the bloodshed. 3:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Kalamazoo...
Pine Island is Making Headway
Thanks to your generosity and unwavering support, announce that construction on the Pine Island Chapel is well underway! This marks a significant milestone in our journey towards creating a space of spiritual solace and community enrichment. We invite you to share in...
“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...