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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.
Advent Devotional: In Light & Darkness
This year’s Advent Devotional, from Illustrated Ministry, is available in the kiosk in the Gathering Place. In Light & Darkness is a weekly devotional based on scripture showing how light and darkness exist together. The short reflections explore the theme of...
Closed Dec.12 from 10:30-3:30 for Office Christmas Party
A Harvest of Thankful People – The Rev. Dr. Seth E. Weeldreyer
The Rev. Dr. Seth E. Weeldreyer, First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo November 19, 2023 – 25, Sunday after Pentecost Amos 4:1-5; 5:21-24; Matthew 25:31-40 Come, thankful people, come. Raise the song of harvest home. I like Thanksgiving, one of our better...
Help Our Neighbors – The Rickman House
The Rickman House needs volunteers to assist with monthly Bingo. Bingo is at 6:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. At Christmas, Bingo will also include prizes for the residents. This is a mission that means so much to our downtown neighbors. If you are...
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...