Join us for fellowship and conversation to welcome Rev. Jon Wasson to First Pres in a small group setting. Limited slots available for each date, so sign up today! Thursday, November 2 Saturday, November 11 Thursday, November 16 Wednesday, November 29 Location TBA All dates are currently full. Please email Sarah Seccombe at sseccombe@firstchurchlf.org to […]
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Saturday, October 7 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Time to get ready for winter! Shop winter apparel and shoes for the entire family. As with every Rummage sale, all proceeds will support efforts locally and across the world through our mission partners.
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The Plansoen Scholarship Program, under the direction of the Rev. Dr Don Dempsey, recently completed the selection process for the coming 2023 – 2024 Academic Year. Church members who served as members of the selection/interview committee this past month were: Jen Redding, John Johnson, John McNicholas, John Gescheidle, and Meg Dempsey. After receiving over
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Freewill offering is $10 RSVP below so we know you’re joining us! About the Lunch & Learn AFF is welcoming back Michael P McGillicuddy, LCSW and founder of the Untying Knots organization on September 24, 2023. His presentation at 10:45 AM in Fellowship Hall, “Polarization in Politics, Religion, and Culture: Navigating Divisive Topics: Discussion
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Sunday, August 20 Blessing of the Backpacks during worship in the Sanctuary Bring your backpacks to worship on Sunday, August 20! Join us in the Sanctuary for worship and Work Trip Sunday, when we will be blessing backpacks in preparation for back-to-school.
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“You are one body and one spirit, just as God also called you in one hope.” (Ephesians 4:4, CEB) Dear Friends, Nearly forty years ago God called me to be a pastor, and this coming Sunday I will be completing this call after serving four Presbyterian churches in Kansas, Indiana and Illinois. It’s been quite
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Saturday, September 16, 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the home of Ryc Loope and Lynne Beyer Westmoreland Farm Join us in celebrating Mission and raising funds for our neighbors on Saturday, September 16. It will be an evening of fellowship, live music, appetizers, and drinks, featuring an auction for unique experiences and a tour
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First Pres is excited to welcome three additions to staff in the coming weeks! Read about them below. Dr. Robert McConnell joins First Pres as our new Director of Music and Arts. Robert brings to us twenty years of experience as a conductor, organist, and composer. From 2010-2021, Robert was the Music Director of
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Sunday, July 30, after worship After worship on Sunday, July 30, join us in the Great Room as we celebrate the pastorate of Pastor Clint, with our love and thanks for four years of ministry at First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest. As is our custom, a parting gift will be collected. If you
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Thursdays, 7:00 – 9:00 PM starting September 14, Youth Lounge Wherever you are in your faith journey, we hope you’re not trying to do it alone. Connect with other moms in a conversational book group setting that will focus on growing in our faith together. Please register below to join our small group, and
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