PW Book Discussion
May
6
Adults

PW Book Discussion

Our Presbyterian Women’s group is encouraging all to read the book, Transforming: The Bible & the Lives of Transgender Christians by Austen Hartke, and participate in the book discussion offered. You do not have to read the book, or the whole book, to participate.

Monday, May 6, at 12:45 pm, in our Library to participate in a local discussion with members of our Presbyterian Women’s group.

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PKC May Event
May
19

PKC May Event

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC), our once-a-month youth group for 3rd - 5th graders, celebrates the wonderful year we've had with a walk downtown for lunch at Sam & Greg's, a walk in Big Spring Park, and ice cream at The Cozy Cow. We'll take a break for the summer and be back again in August for another fun year of making friends, meeting new people in our congregation, and exploring our faith!

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New Member Class
Jun
2

New Member Class

Want to learn more about First Presbyterian Church and what it means to be a member? Join us for New Member Classes.

May 12, May 19 and June 2 from 9:40 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. in room 104

You may attend without any commitment to join.

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Volunteer for VBS
Jun
24
to Jun 27

Volunteer for VBS

Adults and youth entering 6th grade and older are invited to volunteer! Contact Kathy Gillmore at dce@fpchsv.org so that she can help you find just the right way for you to make this wonderful program happen for the kids! You will be blessed, too, with fun and fellowship.

In order to volunteer you have to have been part of our faith community for at least six months, receive child protection policy training, and consent to a background check.

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Register now for VBS
Jun
24
to Jun 27

Register now for VBS

All children aged 4 by 9/1/2024 through entering 5th grade are invited to Camp Firelight VBS! We will meet Monday - Thursday, June 24-27, 9:00am - Noon. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend to participate as well. It’s so fun! As kids experience Bible stories through music, drama and storytelling, games, arts and crafts, science, and snacks, they’ll learn to trust God to be with us in every situation! Each day we will have a “Firelight Focus” such as Trust God to Go With Us, Trust God to Share Wisdom, Trust God to Give Us Peace, and Trust God to Spark Joy.

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Fellowship Camp
Aug
16
to Aug 18

Fellowship Camp

Save the date, August 16-18, 2024 for Fellowship Camp at beautiful Maranatha! Our all-ages, all-church retreat is an invitation to enjoy rest and renewal and explore a connection between mental well being and spiritual practices.

We live in a go, go world, and people of all ages (young children, children, youth, and adults) are not immune to the busy-ness of it all. A time set aside for rest and renewal is deeply needed, especially when we can be exposed to any and everything 24/7.

The theme for this week is, “Morning by Morning” borrowing from Lamentations 3:21-23: “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, God’s mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Plan to come on Friday evening, stay in one of the hotel-like rooms of Lakeside, enjoy the full weekend of rest and renewal, and depart Sunday morning. Or, you may choose to come only on Saturday to enjoy the day’s activities  (rock wall, pool, lakeside), shared meals, and wonderful conversations.

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Babysitting Training Course
Apr
13
Kids, Youth

Babysitting Training Course

All those entering 6th - 8th grade in the Fall are invited to participate in the Safe Sitter Introduction to Babysitting course. Youth will learn best practices for babysitting and receive a certification in CPR. Class size is limited to 15 participants. So, register now for this great course, and look forward to babysitting this summer and volunteering for childcare programs here at church!

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Justice & Peace Book Discussions Mar 11 & 18
Mar
11
to Mar 18
Adults

Justice & Peace Book Discussions Mar 11 & 18

Our Presbyterian Women’s group is encouraging all to read the book, Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng, and participate in one or both of the book discussions offered. You do not have to read the book, or the whole book, to participate.

Monday, March 11, at 5:30pm, in our Fellowship Hall to participate in a Zoom with our denomination’s national Office of Presbyterian Women.

Monday, March 18, at 1:30pm, in our Library to participate in a local discussion with members of our Presbyterian Women’s group.

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PKC Feb 25 Art Event
Feb
25
Kids

PKC Feb 25 Art Event

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PCK) is our youth group for 3rd-5th graders. Register now for our February 25 event with FPC member and artist Jennifer Mumby! We'll gather in Fellowship Hall at Noon for lunch and then Jennifer Mumby will lead us in a self portrait art project using paint and other media. We will be ready for pick-up at 2:00. Join us for this super fun event! 

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Youth-Led Worship Service
Feb
18
to Mar 3

Youth-Led Worship Service

Everyone is invited to join the First Presbyterian Church’s Middle and High Schoolers as they lead worship and fellowship at 6:00 pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in John Allen Hall.

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"Welcome Me" Milestone for First Graders
Feb
11
Kids

"Welcome Me" Milestone for First Graders

Children in 1st grade (or older if they haven't previously participated), and their parents* are encouraged to attend this two part event on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Part 1: Communion Education Workshop at 9:30 in Fellowship Hall
           Rev. Dr. Tara Bulger will teach about Communion
           Children will make a layered painting as they learn

Part 2: Milestone celebrated at the 11:00 Worship Service
           Children will be welcomed to the Lord's Table with a special blessing
           Children will participate in the sacrament of communion with the congregation

*A parent or grandparent participation is required

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Lenten Study
Feb
4
to Mar 24
Adults

Lenten Study

Explore the life of Jesus with a study based on season 1 of the series The Chosen. Being chosen by Jesus has beautiful and far-reaching implications—although it says even more about the Chooser than the choosees. We are loved because he is love. We are saved because he is merciful. We belong to the family of God because Jesus invites us, making the Bible and all its promises as true for us today as it was for God’s chosen people.

This study group will meet on Sundays, 9:30-10:30 am, during the Sunday School hour, February 4 - March 24. Participants will be asked to view one episode of The Chosen series (season 1) each week at home and come to the gathering for discussion with leader David Smith. Childcare for all ages will be provided by the Sunday School program. Instructions on how to view the episodes and the locations for the nursery and children's classes will be provided by email. Please register so that we may build that email list and then join us!

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PKC Wheeler Field Trip
Jan
28
Kids

PKC Wheeler Field Trip

Presbyterian Kids Connection (PKC) is our youth group for 3rd - 5th graders! We'll gather in Fellowship Hall at Noon for a quick lunch, then board the church bus for a field trip out to Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. Park Ranger David Young will be our guide to see the thousands of sandhill cranes that winter on the refuge. Join us for this super fun event!

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WNL Winter Semester
Jan
10
to Mar 14
Kids, Youth, Adults

WNL Winter Semester

Adults are invited to the Rev. Dr. Richard Brooks’ adult class Common Ethics in World Religions: How to be a Christian in a Diverse World? Youth are invited to design and share skits as educational moments for younger children to be shared in worship and at WNL. Children will study two spiritual practices and enjoy Children’s Choir preparing songs to sing in worship. All are welcome!

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