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 …
During Holy Week, we invite you to visit our Prayer Stations and Labyrinth, designed for all ages, for reflection and prayer. As we seek this Lenten season, engage with our interactive Prayer Stations and reflect on questions to deepen your faith. We encourage you to stay curious, open, and nimble, and hope you will soften …
We have a tradition of gathering on the longest night, when there are more hours of darkness than light. It’s a time to come together for prayers and laments, to mourn the losses and griefs of the year, to let the tears flow for the hurting places in our lives, as well as for …
Wednesday, December 14, 7:00 PM Join us in the Sanctuary for an evening of Carols & Candlelight to remind us of the true meaning of the season. We will sing classic carols, hear the Christmas story, and listen to music featuring the musical ensembles of First Pres.
This Fall at First Pres…
Sunday, August 21 after worship Stay after worship on Sunday, August 21 and join Dr. Barry Wenger in the Choir Loft for a musical tour of the Casavant Pipe Organ in the First Pres Sanctuary!
Welcome Christina Maldonado and Nathan Fivecoate to the First Pres Staff! Christina Maldonado, Worship Team Leader Christina Maldonado is a cum laude graduate of North Park University’s music department and was awarded the honor of Outstanding Senior. As a vocalist, keyboardist, worship leader, and songwriter, she is thrilled to serve the First Presbyterian of Lake …
First Pres welcomes new members of the Worship Team! Read More »
The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest Lakeminster Ringers, Sanctuary Choir, and instrumental ensemble will lead a concert dedicated to those lost to the COVID pandemic, featuring John Rutter’s intimate Requiem. Join us on Wednesday, June 1 in the First Pres Sanctuary at 7:00 PM.
