Dear Friends, As the 20th anniversary of 9-11 approaches, it is natural for us to remember and even experience again the anguish and confusion brought about by watching the fall of the Twin Towers, the impact at the Pentagon and the crash in Pennsylvania. That calm September morning changed us–and our perception of the world …
This summer, our spiritual focus is on the value and practice of prayer. Each week online, Pastor Kristie Finley and Jim Cochrane are offering the Spiritual Toolkit to encourage personal prayer practices. Each Sunday, beginning on July 11 and continuing through August, our texts and sermons will lift up the prayers of the Bible …
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On a bright, sunny morning Deb and I roared up the hair-raising switchbacks that climb the steep flanks of Mt. Tabor in Galilee, the place long identified with “a high mountain apart” mentioned in the Story of Jesus’ Transfiguration, as it is recorded in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke. Along with a group …
Thanks to our own work trip volunteers, the Boys & Girls Club of Lake County was ready to open their doors this past Tuesday, supporting 30 of the communities most at risk youth. Club doors open at 7:30am until 7:00pm and assist youth during the school day with their online classes and tutoring help. In …
Wednesday, September 25: Islam by Imam Hazim Fazlic Pastor Chip Hardwick is facilitating an evening group exploring other religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism. Participants will use a book (Stephen Prothero’s God is Not One) to learn about other faiths in a way that will strengthen our faith in Christ. Some sessions might …
The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest and First Presbyterian Preschool is excited to share the appointment of a new Director, Suzanne Brunner, effective August 12, 2019. Suzie joins the preschool after spending 25 years a teacher then most recently an administrator and teaching support for preschool and Kindergarten children at the Gertrude B. Nielsen Child …
April 18 6:00 PM, Fellowship Hall (Please note different time) RSVP below!This communal meal and worship service will last one hour, so please come on time so we can begin promptly. Our Third Thursday Taizé service in April is on Maundy Thursday of Holy Week, April 18. Maundy Thursday is the day we celebrate the final …
If you have been visiting First Pres and would like to learn more or become a member, mark your calendar for the upcoming Inquirers’ Class, April 4, 6, and 7. The goal is to help you understand more about the Christian faith, what it means to be a Presbyterian, and how you can feel even …
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This month’s featured Mission Partner is Mother’s Trust Foundation (MTF)! MTF has provided immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income children living in Lake County for the last 20 years, 1998 – 2018. Their goal is to provide hope, build confidence, and make a positive difference in a young person’s life. From the first …
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