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8 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
Youth Group
Youth Group
Our Youth Group strives to prepare our young people for a life filled with love, justice, and acceptance. Youth meet regularly – typically twice a month following worship on Sundays. In addition to our regular Youth Group meetings which include Bible study, activities, and games, the youth also participate in special service and fellowship opportunities. … Read More »Youth Group
Earth Day Sunday Celebration
Earth Day Sunday Celebration
Join us on April 25th from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. for an outdoor family friendly Earth Day event. This will include a Covid-19 safe neighborhood clean-up, and activities for the kids on the yard including a scavenger hunt, mural painting, music and snacks. We will clean up the church grounds and Fifth Ave. from… Read More »Earth Day Sunday Celebration
2 events,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
1 event,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
1 event,
2 events,
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
4 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
1 event,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
2 events,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women
Our Presbyterian Women group at First Church is part of the nationwide Presbyterian Women (PW) organization within the PC(USA), which calls on its members to nurture faith, work for justice and peace, build community, and develop leaders. We have two PW circles that meet monthly for Bible study and discussion, led by trained lay leaders.… Read More »Presbyterian Women
1 event,
1 event,
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
5 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
Youth Group
Youth Group
Our Youth Group strives to prepare our young people for a life filled with love, justice, and acceptance. Youth meet regularly – typically twice a month following worship on Sundays. In addition to our regular Youth Group meetings which include Bible study, activities, and games, the youth also participate in special service and fellowship opportunities. … Read More »Youth Group
1 event,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
1 event,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
1 event,
2 events,
Spring Yard Sale
The Yard Sale is an event for opening our doors to welcome our neighbors while fostering connections both within our church and our community. Volunteers are always welcome! Take part by offering goods or services for the auction, dropping off gently used housewares, books, or children’s toys for the yard sale, or helping to sort… Read More »Spring Yard Sale
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
5 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
1 event,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
1 event,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
1 event,
2 events,
Spring Yard Sale – Rain Date
The Yard Sale is an event for opening our doors to welcome our neighbors while fostering connections both within our church and our community. Volunteers are always welcome! Take part by offering goods or services for the auction, dropping off gently used housewares, books, or children’s toys for the yard sale, or helping to sort… Read More »Spring Yard Sale – Rain Date
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
5 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
Youth Group
Youth Group
Our Youth Group strives to prepare our young people for a life filled with love, justice, and acceptance. Youth meet regularly – typically twice a month following worship on Sundays. In addition to our regular Youth Group meetings which include Bible study, activities, and games, the youth also participate in special service and fellowship opportunities. … Read More »Youth Group
2 events,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
1 event,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
4 events,
Church School
Church School
The mission of Children’s Church School is to educate a generation of young people about the love of God expressed in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Children learn about the importance of caring for one another just as God cares about us. Children develop their own spirituality and learn about worship through writing… Read More »Church School
Weekly Worship
Weekly Worship
Worship is at the heart of our life together. As a community of faith, we gather every Sunday morning to engage with Scripture as it is read, sung, and proclaimed. We offer prayers, sing our praises to God, and prepare ourselves to be servants of Christ in the world beyond the church doors. Our traditional… Read More »Weekly Worship
Coffee Fellowship
Coffee Fellowship
Join us for virtual coffee fellowship every Sunday directly following the worship service! Join us as we meet one another, say hello to some new faces, and gather for a time of fellowship as we learn more about each other and how our week has been! For the Zoom link, visit our First Matters Weekly… Read More »Coffee Fellowship
Choir Rehearsal
Choir Rehearsal
The First Church Adult Choir is a strong and integral part of the spiritual life at First Church. Under the direction of Michael Shake, our Director of Music, the excellent choral ensemble is comprised of both professional and volunteer singers. The weekly commitment and spiritual devotion of each member to singing God’s praises are the… Read More »Choir Rehearsal
2 events,
Qigong at First
Qigong at First
All Are Welcome to Qigong at First, Monday evenings at 5:30- 6:15 p.m. This meditative practice generates and circulates energy, and connects one to all things, animate and inanimate. Sitting or standing, one quiets the mind, feels the light from the heavens and the earth and the mysterious gift of the breath.
0 events,
2 events,
Bible Study
Bible Study
Join us for our weekly Bible Study led by Rev. Dr. Barbara Davis. All are welcome as we journey through the Bible together through a variety of different themes and Books of the Bible ranging from the spiritual metaphor of journey to exploring the little things in our discipleship - mustard seeds, yeast, salt, just to… Read More »Bible Study
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women
Our Presbyterian Women group at First Church is part of the nationwide Presbyterian Women (PW) organization within the PC(USA), which calls on its members to nurture faith, work for justice and peace, build community, and develop leaders. We have two PW circles that meet monthly for Bible study and discussion, led by trained lay leaders.… Read More »Presbyterian Women
1 event,
0 events,
1 event,
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
Our partnership with St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen began in December 2019 when they joined us at First Church, operating out of our South Wing. The soup kitchen serves all who are hungry - some are homeless, while others’ income simply doesn’t cover expenses. Regardless, they provide an unconditional welcome to all, serving meals every Saturday… Read More »St. Joe’s Soup Kitchen
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