Salutations friends and families of FPC, I hope that you are staying happy, healthy, and holy during these often confusing and difficult times. I send my love to each and every one of you reading this and pray that you find contentment and spiritual satisfaction to empower you and your loved ones. It is times […]
Plansoen Scholar Highlight: Angela Addante Read More »
From Program Director Don Dempsey: This past week I convened a Zoom Meeting with this year’s Plansoen Scholars in order to check in to see how they were doing in these difficult and unusual days. Each of 5 Scholars brought one another up to date regarding how they were managing to complete their schooling, part
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Get into the holiday spirit early! You are invited to select a paper ornament from the “Giving Tree” located in our Food Depot vestibule. Can’t make it to the church to select an ornament? Email Debbie Tometz (dtometz@firstchurchlf.org) with how many ornaments you’d like, and an age-range of the recipients and we’ll send you the
Advent 2020: Giving Tree Read More »
Did you know that over 1,000 homes in Cedar Rapids have been declared unlivable? The Derecho storm from two weeks ago devastated central Iowa and thousands of people were forced from their homes and, due to cramped shelters during this global pandemic, many are instead choosing to camp out in their front yards. In response
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First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest (FPC) has offered Plansoen Family Scholarships to deserving Lake Forest College (LFC) Students for three years beginning with the 2016 – 2017 academic year. The church’s vision of the program from its beginning was to provide financial assistance to deserving LFC students along with helping those students develop
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My term as Elder has expired and so too my role as Moderator of your Mission Committee. My first purpose for writing this note is to thank you. I am grateful to the congregation and staff for the opportunity to serve and for the help/guidance given to me. I have learned much over the past
Mission Moderator Geoffrey Luce joins board of Mission Partner Lake County Haven Read More »
Director of Mission Stewart Kerr talks about the initiatives by our Mission Partners and organizations in the community in response to the difficulties faced by our neighbors due to COVID-19. The First Pres COVID Fund supports the following initiatives: “Four Fellow Families” through Family Services of Lake County, Curt’s Cafe, PADS Lake County, Mano
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Rummage for Mission: Shop from your computer or phone! In an effort to raise money for our partners whose needs are beyond normal times, our rummage team combed through the donations on property and pulled summer-themed items that are presently desired. Bicycles, pots for plants, fun art and home decor, outdoor kid toys, exercise equipment
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Due to COVID-19, the May 2 Rummage Sale is postponed for the safety of the workers, shoppers, and the community. Be on the lookout for further details!
May Rummage Sale Postponed Read More »
The Dakota Partnership 2020 Mission Trip Join Pastor Clint and Pastor Kristie on a mission to serve Native American children and their families with the Gospel in word and action. From June 20–26, our Pastors will join with other Presbyterians and friends across Chicagoland to journey to Sisseton, South Dakota, home of the Wahpeton Sioux
Are you ready to Go and Serve? Read More »