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Prayer Partners: On the second Sunday of each month, in Room #302 at 9:00 a.m. Members of the congregation gather for prayer for the church, the community, and the world.

First Presbyterian Church is grateful for the generosity and passion of church members which enable the mission and ministry to continue, as we seek to spread God’s love in our community and in our world. We are especially grateful for members who continue to support...

Happy Reading!   Sharon Brous, The Amen Effect In our era of increased loneliness and isolation and social conflict, Brous offers inspiration for healing broken hearts and guiding purpose in our community / world. As a leading American rabbi, she centers her...

A huge THANK YOU to the church for sponsoring VBS Day Camp in collaboration with First United Methodist Church. Children in kindergarten through grade 5 spent four full days enjoying crafts, games, bible study, archery, water activities and rock climbing. It was a...

A Practical Discussion on What it Means to be a Sanctuary in the City Following worship on September 8, 2024, 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...

 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...