Kalamazoo First Presbyterian Church

James Abbington - discussion
2025-10-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Church Library
Together we will watch a presentation by the late hymnologist Dr. James Abbington. We’ll learn some history of African American Spirituals, Hymns, Gospel Music and how each style informs and interacts with one another; time for questions and discussion include. Dr. Abbington was an author, editor of several hymnals, and taught at Emory University’s Candler School of theology for many years. Join us as we enrich our knowledge of sacred music!

FPC's Racial Equity Policy
2025-10-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Room 306
Join us for this important class regarding what is in our Racial Equity Policy. We will discuss the details and how we can live into it.
11:30 a.m. on 10/19

Halloween Organ Spooktacular
2025-10-12 16:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Costumes are encouraged for this free concert in the Sanctuary.
October 12 at 4 PM

Autumn in Season
2025-09-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Join us for a free concert featuring our very own organist, Autumn!
Sunday, September 21 at 3 PM

A Memorial for Marilyn Boal
2025-09-20 13:00 - 14:00 | FPC Kzoo
In loving honor and memory of Marilyn Boal, there will be a service in the Sanctuary at 1 PM on September 20.
Visitation will begin at 11 am and take place at the church.
Internment will happen at Riverside Cemetery immediately following the service.

New Members Exploration Class
2025-09-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Room 314
Are you curious about what it means to become a member of our church? Join us for an informal and welcoming New Members Exploration Class right after worship on Sunday, September 14 in Room 314.
This is a great opportunity to:

Ask questions about our church and beliefs
Explore your personal faith journey
Learn how to get involved in our church community

Hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and we’ll wrap up by 1:00 p.m.
📧 RSVP to Pastor Chrissy at Chrissyw@fpckzoo.org and let us know about any dietary needs so we can plan accordingly.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Sunday School Kick-off
2025-09-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States

Presbyterian Women - Martha Circle
2025-09-10 14:00 - 15:00 | The Gathering Place
The PW Purpose statement includes “to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study” and “to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the PC(USA) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom”.
You are invited to be a part of the long history of Presbyterian women as we learn and grow together with Martha Circle. Martha Circle meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00p.m. in the Gathering Place.
We are beginning the Bible study “Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ”. On September 10th, in Lesson 1, we will learn about new scholarship regarding “Mary Magdalene, The Tower” and how she is a model of resilience. We begin our gatherings by sharing our joys and concerns, and planning any upcoming activities. We share Bible study and hospitality as Christian women in our time and place.
For more information contact Elaine Johns at emjohns513@aol.com. We look forward to welcoming you!

Adult Faith Formation Task Force
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 306
This meeting is to plan out the Adult Faith Formation calendar for this fall.
Do you lead a small group or adult education program? Are you
interested in helping to organize or lead adult education opportunities at FPC? Whether it’s a
one-time class on a topic, a book study, or a longer-term small group, the possibilities are endless.

Children's Ministry Volunteer Meeting
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Room 304
This informational meeting and training is for anyone who may enjoy working with children in Sunday School or the nursery.
Volunteers are the very heart of our children’s programs and we need you!
If you want to help but cannot make it today, please contact mereditha@fpckzoo.org

Memorial- Jeanene Lewis
2025-08-19 12:30 - 13:30 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Visitation begins at 11 am. Service begins at 12:30 pm.
There will be a reception in the church dining room at 1:30 pm

Diane Heckler Memorial
2025-08-14 11:00 - 12:00
In loving memory of Diane Heckler, a memorial service will be held in the Sanctuary.

Memorial - Robert Poel
2025-08-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
In loving honor and memory of Bob Poel, a memorial will take place in the Sanctuary at 2 PM.
Directly after, there will be a reception in the Gathering Place.

Chair Yoga
2025-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | The Gathering Place
Open to all experience levels. Bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothes/shoes! Mondays at 6:30. For questions or more information call or text Ana @ 269- 352-1733

Elyn Sue Knappen Memorial
2025-08-10 12:00 - 12:30
In loving honor and memory of Elyn Sue Knappen, a memorial will be held in the East Transept
Sunday, August 10 at Noon

In Honor of Paul Hartwigsen
2025-08-02
Visitation at Noon
Memorial at 1 pm
at Joldersma and Klein (917 S Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001)

Memorial in honor of Lucy Hammond
2025-08-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Pine Island Chapel, 8882 W Q Ave., Mattawan, MI, 49071, United States
At the Pine Island Chapel, 8882 W Q Avenue, Mattawan, MI 49071

Youth Mission 2025 - Food and Supply Sign-up
2025-07-09 08:00 - 2025-07-30 17:00
The youth mission trip heads to West Virginia on August 2 and we need your help! The community we serve is quite remote so all food and supplies need to go with us. If you can help by providing and item or two from our list, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E49A4AB2DA3F94-57367691-youth
If you’d rather make a financial contribution, simply note Youth Mission and drop it in the offering plate or send to Louise in the office. Please contact Meredith with any questions.

In honor of Jeanene Lewis
2025-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
An inurnment ceremony will take place at the Columbarium, in loving memory of Jeanene Lewis.

In honor of Gloria Lee
2025-06-30 14:00 - 14:30 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
You’re invited to the columbarium for a loving inurnment ceremony for Gloria Lee.

Book Discussion
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Author William Schwartz will be the visiting preacher on 6/22/2025.
Following worship, he will lead a discussion related to his book Islam: A Christian Understanding (the very book about which we’ve been Noodling at Noon on Tuesdays).
Bill has served much of his life working with the Anglican church in the Eastern Mediterranean / Arabian region of the world. Plan to share this intriguing and informative opportunity starting right after our 10 am Sunday service.

All-Church Picnic
2025-06-08 12:00 | Bronson Park
Join your church family after Sunday service for stories, laughter and community. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided.
Please bring a side dish to share, delivering it to members of the Congregational Life Committee who will be waiting (starting at 9 am) before Worship.
After church, your dishes will be transported to Bronson Park. In case of rain, we will move to the dining room.

Pine Island Chapel Dedication
2025-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Pine Island Chapel, 8882 W Q Ave., Mattawan, MI, 49071, United States
You’re Invited!
We are thrilled to announce the Dedication of the Pine Island Chapel on Sunday, June 1, 2025! The celebration will include an open house beginning at 2:00 p.m., followed by a special Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. (Please RSVP.)
To help ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all, especially given limited parking and property capacity, attendance for the worship service will be capped at 100 guests. We want everyone to feel welcomed without crowding the space or creating challenges for parking. Carpooling is strongly encouraged!
If interest exceeds that number, we may offer an additional opportunity to worship at a future date.
To help us plan, we kindly ask that you RSVP in advance if you intend to attend the Worship Service.
Pine Island Dedication R.S.V.P. 6.1.25

Ascension Day Concert
2025-05-29 19:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
This retrospective concert will feature the Choir, Red Door Ringers, and other musicians connected to our church, looking back on all the great music that has been presented in our space throughout this ensemble season. Free admission with a cookie reception to follow in the gathering place.

“International climate action implementation: I have a dream” by Dr. Paul Clements
2025-05-25 12:00 | Room 314
Dr. Clements notes: “President Trump’s reversal of the Biden Administration’s climate action policies and withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has catastrophic implications for international responses to the climate crisis. :Long before Trump entered national politics, however, the United States had rejected responsibility for international effects of our carbon polluion”
He states that “I have a dream” how citizen action can address this. Come hear Dr. Clements talk on Sunday, May 25, after worship.

KSO Community Concert
2025-05-20 19:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
Join musicians of the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for an evening of chamber music. The program will feature works by Beethoven, Kreutzer, and living composures Anna Clyne and John Duncan. Admission is free, but reservation is required and can be done at kalamazoosymphony.com

Memorial Service - Martha Ford
2025-05-09 12:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
There will be a memorial service for Martha Ford
in the Sanctuary at Noon on May 9th.

Memorial Service: Gary Elfring
2025-05-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
A memorial service for Gary Elfring will be held in the Sanctuary on May 3, 2025 at 7 PM

Memorial Service: Carol Payne-Smith
2025-05-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
A memorial service for Carol Payne-Smith will be held in the Sanctuary at 3 PM, Saturday, May 3, 2025

Combined Concert: Kalamazoo Community Chorale / Kalamazoo Male Chorus
2025-04-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Sanctuary, 321 W South Street, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007, United States
The Kalamazoo Community Chorale (KCC) began in 1934 as the Mother Singers, comprised primarily of
mothers seeking an opportunity to participate in choral music activities without the requirement of an
audition or an extensive musical background. Today, the Chorale consists of 60-75 members who come
from the greater Kalamazoo area. The Chorale is comprised of women who thoroughly enjoy music as
well as the camaraderie and fellowship that comes from belonging to a group. The experience level of
our members ranges from professional, formally educated musicians to those who have pleasant
singing voices and enjoy performing within a group.
