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Columbarium Renovation
The planned Columbarium Renovation is about to begin. We anticipate an increase in the Columbarium Niche Fees. There is a limited number of niches available in the existing space; if you are interested in obtaining a niche in the current space, please contact Kelly or...
Presbyter Transition to Online Blog
By now, you should all have received the September issue of the Presbyter. This will be the last print edition. After much discussion, we have decided to transition the Presbyter from a printed publication into a digital blog format. Most churches have done away with...
Seasons of Change: Exploring Grief and Loss through the Lenses of Children’s Literature
These last few years have changed us in both simple and profound ways. Join us the month of October, as we explore themes of grief and loss through both the prophetic book of Ecclesiastes and popular children’s literature. We will meet in the Library following Worship...
Seth’s Book Club: Seeking a Righteous Mind
Jonathan Haidt, a moral psychologist, asks why it can be hard for us to get along. On Tuesdays, beginning October 11, at noon in the Library we’ll discuss his book: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion. “He shows why liberals,...
Green Presbyterians: “Before the Flood” Documentary Film October 19
The National Geographic documentary “Before the Flood” will be shown on Wednesday, October 19, at 6:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, downtown Kalamazoo (321 W. South St.). Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio, this film presents a riveting...
PresbyPalooza!! 2022
Presbypalooza! Presbypalooza is September 18! This year, this back-to-church event will take place in the Dining Room and the Gathering Space on Sunday, September 18, after church. Bring your snacks, salads, and sweets to share. There will be a chance to catch up with...
The First Presbyterian Church Of Kalamazoo is Certified as a PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation
The First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo was certified as an Earth Care Congregation by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Presbyterian Hunger Program through February 2023. This honor speaks to the great commitment that the First Presbyterian Church of Kalamazoo has...
The Health Ministry Presents: A Presentation on Long COVID
The science behind COVID-19 continues to change as scientists and doctors learn more about the disease. Right now, we know that COVID-19 is virus. Since the COVID-19 virus (SARS-CoV-2) is not a bacteria, it cannot be treated effectively with anti-biotics. The best way...