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Congregational Meeting—Sunday, November 20

Congregational Meeting—Sunday, November 20

Congregational Meeting—Sunday, November 20 Session has called for a congregational meeting in the Sanctuary immediately following worship on Sunday, November 20. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: To amend our congregational By-Laws, reducing the number of...

Hope Garden Update: 11.6.22

Hope Garden Update: 11.6.22

Hope Garden Summary 2022 “Preach the gospel always, if necessary, use words.” Volunteers:  Thirteen Volunteers contributed over 650 hours to Hope Garden, which is the equivalent of over 80 days or 16 weeks of full-time effort. Thank You, Volunteers! Accomplished:...

Mapping Our Future: Envisioning God’s Call

Mapping Our Future: Envisioning God’s Call

Our last Strategic Vision was completed in 2016. After a pandemic delay, now we’re ready to move forward with another discernment process! In November, we’ll begin a process called Appreciative Inquiry. We’ll share stories of meaningful church experiences through...

Christmas Poinsettias Sale

Christmas Poinsettias Sale

CHANCEL GUILD CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS to memorialize or honor a friend or family member Payment must accompany the request. The deadline for receiving orders is Wednesday, December 7, 2021 https://fpckzoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Poinsettia-sales-PDf-2022.pub_.pdf...

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS 10.26.22

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS 10.26.22

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS 10.26.22 The following motions were adopted at the October 26, 2022, Session Meeting: Approve the Christmas Bazaar as a fundraiser for missions of the church. Approve $3,100 for new shelving cabinets for the storage area in the kitchen. Approve...

Youth Halloween Party

Youth Halloween Party

Youth Group for grades 8-12 meets this week from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the church for our annual Halloween Party! Dinner will be provided, and costumes are encouraged. All are welcome!  

Rickman House Outreach

Rickman House Outreach

The Rickman House is an apartment building in downtown Kalamazoo that provides housing and 24-hour staff support to low-income adults with special needs. FPC has a long-standing relationship with Rickman House, including providing a community Bingo game on the third...