March 30, April 6 and April 13: Across these three Sundays, we will facilitate discussion around three broad topics. Preparing for death; Physical changes/challenges later in life; Mental health changes/challenges later in life. Each meeting will begin at 11:30, after service, and will include a simple lunch. These meetings are designed to focus on discussion, as […]
Mondays March 10-April 14, 2025. Come at 5 PM to share a simple meal. The study will begin at 5:30. We will be sharing together in reading and discussing Meeting Jesus at the Table by Cynthia M Campbell and Christine Coy Fohr. The book is available online or through your favorite local bookstore. Let Pastor […]
The Presbyterian Women's purpose includes nurturing faith through Bible study and prayer, supporting the church's mission worldwide, working for justice and peace, and building an inclusive, caring community of women. After looking at the role of water in the creation stories in Genesis, we will talk about what “Water Justice” means in today’s world. You are […]
Please join us in celebrating the life of Sherman Van Solkema. A memorial service will be held in his honor on April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Live Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/@fpckalamazooevents7687/streams The stream will begin approx.15 minutes before Service.
Art by Reverend Heather Thum Gerber
March 30, April 6 and April 13: Across these three Sundays, we will facilitate discussion around three broad topics. Preparing for death; Physical changes/challenges later in life; Mental health changes/challenges later in life. Each meeting will begin at 11:30, after service, and will include a simple lunch. These meetings are designed to focus on discussion, as […]
Mondays March 10-April 14, 2025. Come at 5 PM to share a simple meal. The study will begin at 5:30. We will be sharing together in reading and discussing Meeting Jesus at the Table by Cynthia M Campbell and Christine Coy Fohr. The book is available online or through your favorite local bookstore. Let Pastor […]
We will share readings and prayers, choral music and commemoration of the Last Supper, as we hold the tension between Jesus’ life and ministry and the crucifixion to come. We end with prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane — will we remain awake with him in prayer? Art by Reverend Heather Thum Gerber
We will sit with the ones who stayed, those who walked with Jesus all the way to the tomb. Following ancient tradition, the sanctuary will be gradually darkened and stripped of adornment as we remember Jesus' final hours before his death. We will leave the sanctuary in silence and shadows as we hold that grief, […]
Held at the Pine Island Chapel, this ancient service looks to the resurrection in a reflective and creative way. Fire, water, candles, scripture and music will serve as tools to remember God’s deliverance and grace.