Events Serve Announcements Give Pray without Ceasing In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are called to “Pray without ceasing.” In his Institutes of the Christian Religion, John Calvin speaks of the necessity of prayer, writing: It is, therefore, by the benefit of prayer that we reach those riches which are laid up for us with the Heavenly Father…Words fail to explain how necessary prayer is and … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Walking in Love and Justice Monday brings us to another Martin Luther King Jr Day. We recognize the legacy of a man who tirelessly pursued justice, equality, and reconciliation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a pastor, theologian, and civil rights leader, grounded his vision for a better world in the teachings of Scripture, calling for a Jesus-imitating love … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Reflections We’ve now begun the second week of 2025, which means that God continues to give us an opportunity to reflect on the year past and look toward God for direction in this new year ahead. To that end, I share with you a prayer written by the Rev. Dr. Jill Duffield, former editor of Presbyterian Outlook. May these words help you as you approach the … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give The Work of Christmas Coming off of Christmas, we are very much tempted to leave that holiday behind and take up more pressing matters, like New Year resolutions, New Year plans, and New Year dreams. What if we take the time to reflect on the idea that Christmas is not just one day but a life-shaping reality. In his poem The Work of Christmas, the … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Your Gifts and Offerings – to FPC and Beyond This year’s Stewardship Campaign has ignited a renewed energy at FPC! Together, we’re stepping confidently beyond the challenges of Covid and pastoral transitions, ready to grow deeper in our faith and expand our impact for Christ. But the generosity of FPC’s flock isn’t confined to our walls or accounts—it … [Read more...]