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Oct 30

Equipped Movie Night – Saint Judy

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Join us on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at 4-7pm to watch Saint Judyis the inspirational true story of immigration attorney Judy Wood and her fight that changed US asylum law forever. In her first case, Judy represents a woman forced to flee her home country after being persecuted by the...

Oct 29

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Congregational Meeting | November 2024

By Cathy Colten General News

Session has called a congregational meeting on Sunday, November 17th at 11:30 for the purpose of electing the 2025 slate of Deacons and Elders. The slate of nominees to be presented is: Deacons: Sue Clary | Kathy Duncan | Katie Hillemeyer | Daniel Kolcz | Samantha May Elders: Missions: Mark...

Oct 12

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Explore First Pres: Introduction to Membership | October 27

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

At this gathering, you will have the opportunity to meet and engage in conversations with others who are exploring First Pres and consider your next steps in this community. You’ll hear from First Pres ministry leaders about the church and learn how membership contributes to the vibrancy and ministry of our faith...

Oct 09

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Trunk or Treat

By Cathy Colten Children, Family, General News

Families are invited to dress up and enjoy trunk-or-treating in the First Pres parking lot! All First Pres families can host a trunk—decorate it, pass out candy, and compete for prizes in categories like most creative trunk and best costumes. Register here today! Event Information Sunday, October 27 | 4-4:45pm...

Oct 06

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Fall Men’s Breakfast, October 26, 2024

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Our First Pres Fall Men’s Breakfast is coming up fast. We are privileged to have Eric Camfield, Associate Pastor, from Christ Church Oakbrook as our featured speaker. Eric is a neat guy who is an avid Fly Fisherman. Part of his ministry is offering men’s retreats centered around flyfishing. He...

Oct 04

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Dinner with Friends | October 18-20, 2024

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Make New Friends this Fall Dinner with Friends is an opportunity to gather in someone’s home with 8-10 adults from First Pres to share food and fellowship. The weekend of October 18-20 you are invited to homes to share a meal and conversation. It’s a great chance to connect with...

Oct 01

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July 1-September 30, 2024 Quarterly Update

By Cathy Colten General News, Quarterly Updates

Church Family, One of the things that we are told repeatedly in scripture about our great God is that God is continually making all things new (Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Revelation 21:5). This applies equally to individuals, to faith communities, and to the creation itself. Our God not only...

Sep 26

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High School Fall Retreat | October 18-20, 2024

By Cathy Colten Family, General News, Student Ministries

All confirmands and High School students are welcome to join us for the Fall Retreat at Timberlee. Together, we'll worship, play games, and do a high ropes course. Separately, we'll dig deeper into our faith. Confirmands will be exploring the story of Moses in order to wrestle with their answer...

Sep 10

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First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

By Cathy Colten General News, Missions, Student Ministries

Saturday, September 14 | 10am-3pm Join First Pres in partnership with YMEN and WorkingBikes.org to collect donations of adult bikes in repairable condition, gently used kids’ bikes, bike parts and accessories. Bikes are refurbished and distributed to those in need as a reliable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly mode of transportation. Drive through the...

Sep 09

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Grief Group

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

September 24 – October 22 | 6-7:30pm Grief Group provides a place for those who grieve due to the loss of a loved one. While grief and loss is a part of each of our life journeys, the way it hits each of us is unique. The group setting will…

General News

Equipped Movie Night – Saint Judy

Congregational Meeting | November 2024

Explore First Pres: Introduction to Membership | October 27

Trunk or Treat

Fall Men’s Breakfast, October 26, 2024

Dinner with Friends | October 18-20, 2024

July 1-September 30, 2024 Quarterly Update

High School Fall Retreat | October 18-20, 2024

First Pres Bike Drive | Partnership @ YMEN & Working Bikes

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