The Rummage Sale is Virtual!
Due to the uncertainty of future large in-person sales, our Rummage for Mission sales are going virtual! Starting, Saturday, August 1, at 4:00 PM, Rummage items will be available for purchase on fpclfrummage.givesmart.com. Our first round of sales will be summer items from our French and Bond departments, with more to come in the weeks …
Read More Done in 60 Minutes: Exploring Biblical Justice
Our first virtual Done in 60 Minutes is a summer series, featuring Stephen Hall, which will explore justice through the lens of the Old and New Testament. The lectures will be posted on our Vimeo and Facebook pages at 11:30 AM every other Sunday this summer. Then you can participate in a Zoom discussion, led …
Read More First Pres COVID Fund for Mission
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 …
Read More Outdoor Worship Invitation
Pastor Clint invites you to outdoor worship at First Pres this Independence Day Sunday. Watch this video and hear about how we are going to worship together in our South Lawn at 10:00 AM this Sunday, July 5 with safety precautions and social distancing. Dress casually, bring your chairs or blankets, and please wear …
Read More Shop Rummage Items Online!
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 …
Read More Mission Food Depot
UPDATED MAY 6, 2020: Watch this video to see the impact of your donations to Beacon Place through our Food Depot. We continue to do weekly pick-ups of supplies to contribute to Beacon Place’s efforts in distributing necessities to the community, so we encourage you to keep dropping off donations when you can! If you …
Read More May’s Pastor Message
Dear First Pres. Family & Friends, I awoke this morning to a greening world, softly watered by rivulets of rain, its steady patter punctuated by the clear call of a chickadee. The familiar sound of the Metra pulling into Lake Forest told me it was 6:24 am. Spring is here, and “all is well with …
Read More First Pres Pen Pals
As a way to connect across the congregation, no matter your age, and to hear stories from each other, we are starting a Pen Pal ministry. Please sign up below! Once you sign up, we will match you with someone in the congregation. Our hope is that you will exchange letters or drawings with your …
Read More Response to COVID-19
Caring for Each Other As new cases of Coronavirus continues to be diagnosed in Chicagoland, we want you to be aware of the steps we are taking to ensure our church and community continues to be as safe and healthy a place as possible. Actions we are taking around the church Regularly disinfecting all high-touch …
Read More May Rummage Sale Postponed
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!
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