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 A Practical Discussion on What it Means to be a Sanctuary in the City On September 8, 2024, following worship, we invite you to join Meredith in Room #306 for a discussion on what it looks like to be  a Sanctuary in the City, especially on Sunday mornings. For more...

Good Musical News Last week, Autumn and Michael traveled to Chicago for the Augsburg Fortress Summer Music Clinic. This included presentations from composers David Cherwein and Mark Sedio, choral and handbell ensemble work, and a celebratory hymn festival. In their...

Thursday, September 5, Please join us! There are many ways to make music to the Glory of God here at First Presbyterian. The Choir supports congregational singing in hymns and responses while also presenting a weekly anthem. The Red Door Ringers creatively embellish...

It is that time of year when families begin to think about “back to school”! For many local families the approach of the school year brings the challenge of how to pay for clothing, shoes, and school supplies. Two clothing closets in our downtown churches provide free...

To enhance our email security and protect everyone from unauthorized messages, we are introducing a new “Seal of Authenticity” for all official communications from our church. This is common practice in the industry and helps raise awareness of emails that have been...

Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church recently welcomed art students from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) into our sanctuary for inspiration and reflection. Autumn’s organ music added to the atmosphere, enhancing the students’ experience. We have requested copies...

                                     (Downtown Outreach Churches’ Collaboration) Once again, our downtown churches will help to sponsor the Northside Ministerial Alliance Anti Gun Violence Carnival. This year’s carnival will be on Saturday, August 24 behind Lincoln...

Join us for a discussion about building connections and friendships through church community. Do you have ideas for practices or programs to encourage participation in the life of the church? Are you missing programs of the past? We would love to hear your feedback...

Please join us on every Wednesday at 12 p.m. for a time of prayer, musical meditation, and reflection in our beautiful sanctuary. Both the South St. and Lovell St. doors will be open for those desiring a moment of pause and peace in the middle of the week. If you’d...

It was a joy to share in worship recently with special visitors from Switzerland. Pastor Andrew and Pastor Rowina, along with their daughter Esther, met representatives of our church during the recent pilgrimage to Iona. While visiting the United States, FPC was one...