The Priesthood of Jesus When Christians speak of the identity and role of Jesus, titles like “Shepherd,” “Messiah,” “Savior” and “King” come to mind. Less familiar is the title of “Priest”—much less “a great high priest,” as he is named in Hebrews 4:12-16, our scripture lesson for this coming Sunday. When we hear the word …
Revival “The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul.” -Psalm 19:7 This week, Deb and I joined with some old friends aboard the schooner Lewis R. French to sail across the islet-strewn waters of Penobscot Bay, Maine. Our cruise had been scheduled for 2020, but the warm, sunny days and …
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For this year’s Advent season, we invite you to submit your reflections to create an All Church Advent Devotional. We are starting the process early! Sign up below for a date you would like to write a reflection for! How to write a reflection for the Advent Devotional: Keep it short, approximately 200 words! …
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What’s New at First Pres this Fall? For our weekly ministries, go to our Ministry page! “Love, Loss and Endurance” Sunday, September 19 Award-winning author and columnist Bill Tammeus will be preaching on the 20th anniversary of 9/11. After worship, Bill will speak about the impact of losing a family member on Flight 11, …
In the Ninth chapter of the Gospel of Mark, Jesus returns from the mountain of his Transfiguration to encounter a chaotic scene not unlike that which Moses encountered at the foot of Mt. Sinai. What is contributing to the chaos is a lack of faith. There is a father of an epileptic boy who has …
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FIDE: Faith & Illumination in a Digital Environment A Presbyterian Faith Formation Collaborative Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit In the season between Easter and Pentecost, we focus on how God’s Spirit is working in and through the Church. This 6-week study will provide an introduction to the Book of Acts (the story of …
Dear Friends, This Sunday commemorates Jesus’ Entrance into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week, when Christians worldwide remember the saving death and resurrection of our Lord. During Holy Week the Church raises again the Palms of Christ’s Kingship, singing, “Hosanna in the highest!” During Holy Week the Church remembers his Cleansing of the Temple, …
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Important details to remember when attending worship in person: Please wear a MASK and stay SOCIALLY DISTANCED. STAY HOME if you are in a high-risk group, have recently traveled, aren’t feeling well, or know you have been exposed to someone with Covid-19. Please arrive early and be patient as we try to seat everyone as …
Important details to remember when attending worship in person: Please wear a MASK and stay SOCIALLY DISTANCED. STAY HOME if you are in a high-risk group, have recently traveled, aren’t feeling well, or know you have been exposed to someone with Covid-19. Please arrive early and be patient as we try to seat everyone …