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Here we will share church, group, and congregational news and stories.
Good News from Switzerland
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...
Good News: Volunteers from Camp Tavor
Last Wednesday, a group of high school campers from Camp Tavor in Three Rivers volunteered their time and energy to cook and serve the meal at our CTV Red Door Dinner! One of their counselors pointed out happily that with Jewish campers and our regular volunteers from...
Welcome New Members
NEW MEMBERS EXPLORATION CLASS Do you want to know more about the history of our church, various areas of ministry, AND receive a building tour while connecting with others? All are welcome to a membership exploration class following worship on August 11, 2024. We will...
VBS Day Camp
First Pres and First United Methodist Church are offering VBS Day Camp again this summer for rising kindergarten to rising Grade 5 children. Camp is Monday, Aug. 12 - Thursday, Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Methodist Church. Space is limited! To sign up, use...
What Happened at General Assembly
The General Assembly is the highest council of the PC(USA). It consists of commissioners elected by presbyteries, and its voting membership is proportioned with parity between elders and Ministers of Word and Sacrament. Every two years, GA Commissioners and...
Email Scams
Another round of scam emails is making its way through our church as well as many others. Please be cautious when responding to unexpected messages. And please know that no pastor or staff member of FPC will ever reach out via email asking you to send money or...
KAMSC
On Thursday afternoon, Autumn and Michael hosted fifteen students from the Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center for a pipe organ demonstration. The KAMSC summer music courses teach the physics of sound and construction of specific musical instruments. The...
CTV Red Door Dinner Needs Your Help!
We are in need of individuals/groups/committees to make meals for the Wednesday night dinner for our neighbors. If you haven’t experienced this extraordinary ministry of our church, it is a labor of love that feeds not just the stomachs, but the hearts of those we...
Familiar Melody, Fuller Harmony
The Rev. Dr. Seth Weeldreyer, Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church Mark 4:1-9; 1 Samuel 8:1-22 June 9, 2024 – Third Sunday after Pentecost Do we know the tune? “Come thou Almighty King … Father, all glorious, o’er all victorious, come and reign over us …” It’s a...
From the Organist’s Bench
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a great summer so far! I certainly am; the weather has been excellent for cycling. I have been enjoying staying active, spending time pursuing my hobbies, and, of course, diligently continuing my organ practice. I am often asked...