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Mar 01

Communion Workshop, March 21, 2021

By Cathy Colten Children

When Jesus wanted to give us a symbol to remind us of his love and sacrifice for us he choose food; bread and wine. He must know us pretty well. Who doesn’t love fresh bread and some good wine?! For the early church this was a true meal, a feast....

Feb 27

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Dr. Bacote class video available through March 31, 2021

By Cathy Colten Adults

The Adult Education special event, "Following Jesus, Facing Race", was recorded and is available to view through March, 2021. You can view the video on the website Adult Education page. Click here. In order to make progress on race, we have to truly look into it, discuss it and discern...

Feb 23

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Midweek Prayer: Seeking God Together

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

As part of your focus during Lent, would you consider joining Midweek Prayer for this season? We meet at 7pm each Wednesday on Zoom. The group is facilitated by Jonathan Hancock. Deepen your prayer journey as you gather with others for prayer. Whatever weighs on your heart and mind, bring...

Feb 23

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Middle School summer camp Parent Meeting, March 7, 2021

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

We are planning on taking 16 current 5th-8th graders to summer camp, July 19-24, 2021. The camp is called Eagle Sky; it's in Missouri. The reason this is different from other camps is that we sign up to go as a church. They cater to our whole group creating activities...

Feb 23

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Invitation from Scout Troop 46

By Cathy Colten General News

This week, Scout Troop 46 is assisting with worship as part of the "Scout Sunday" tradition. First Pres has sponsored Troop 46 for over 80 years; the troop appreciates the support that the church has provided through the years. Troop 46 has continued to meet during this school year and...

Feb 21

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Why the Cross? Why did God’s own Son, the King of the Jews, submit himself to the cross? Feb 28-April 4 Sermon Series.

By Cathy Colten Featured

The cross is the enduring symbol of Christianity. But in its pre-Christian history the crucifix was a symbol of terror and tyranny used as an instrument of brutal punishment to make an example of its victims and dissuade witnesses from perpetrating similar crimes. Why did God’s own Son, the King...

Feb 09

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Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person meetings, February 2021

By Cathy Colten General News, Student Ministries

As Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person programs, thanks for helping us spread the word by telling your friends. High School students meet 7-8pm on Sundays: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7 and March 21. Confirmation students meet 4-5pm on Sundays: Feb 21, Feb 28, March 7 and March 21....

Feb 08

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Shine on Feb 27, 2021 and more!

By Cathy Colten General News

We miss you and would love to see you at First Pres again sometime soon! As we carefully open up, within CDC/state guidelines, we are committed to making things *as safe as we know how. Everyone has a different level of comfort when it comes to in-person gatherings; we don’t...

Feb 07

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Following Jesus, Facing Race: An Adult Education Special Event

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

In order to make progress on race, we have to truly look into it, discuss it and discern how our faith leads us to speak about it with truth and respond to it with faithful action rooted in our beliefs. If we “face” race while following Jesus, we will truly...

Feb 06

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Register now for 2 great Adult Education classes!

By Cathy Colten Adults, General News

Faith in the Midst of Crisis: Learning from Albert Camus’s The Plague Sundays, February 14 - March 7, 2021 | 11:30am-12:30pm on Zoom Albert Camus’ novel The Plague tells the story of the citizens of Oran, a city that is beset by an outbreak of the plague. How will the plague affect...

Communion Workshop, March 21, 2021

Dr. Bacote class video available through March 31, 2021

Midweek Prayer: Seeking God Together

Middle School summer camp Parent Meeting, March 7, 2021

Invitation from Scout Troop 46

Why the Cross? Why did God’s own Son, the King of the Jews, submit himself to the cross? Feb 28-April 4 Sermon Series.

Student Ministry returns to safe, in-person meetings, February 2021

Shine on Feb 27, 2021 and more!

Following Jesus, Facing Race: An Adult Education Special Event

Register now for 2 great Adult Education classes!

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