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...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Looking Back with Gratitude, Forward with Hope Dear FPC Family! Last Sunday was a special time to celebrate and thank Christa for her incredible 5+ years of service to FPC and to send her off with our love, prayers, and best wishes. But as always, God works in amazing ways! What began as a day of “Goodbye” turned into a joyful reunion as we welcomed back … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give A Time to Rejoice This Advent season is a time to rejoice over the coming of Jesus Christ, his coming to us in Bethlehem, and his coming again in glory.  I hope Cyril of Jerusalem’s reflections on the first and second coming of Christ will bring you joy:  We do not preach only one coming of Christ, but a second as well, much more glorious than … [Read more...]

Events Serve Announcements Give Give Thanks In this season of stewardship, I give thanks for the many ways God has blessed us.  I also want to take the time to thank you for your answer to God’s call to give back to God through your generous pledges to the ministry of FPC. Your pledges have a major impact, including the basic functioning of our church office.  Here is just a … [Read more...]