Lent 2020: Uncertainty
The spiritual season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26 and concludes on Easter Sunday, April 12. With all the uncertainty in the world today, First Pres will be addressing this uncertainty through the ministry of Jesus and through his own relationship to the Father. Using Magrey R. deVega’s Embracing the Uncertain as a study guide, …
Read More Are you ready to Go and Serve?
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 …
Read More Being Good Neighbors in a Red-Blue Land: Courageous Conversations
How can we connect with neighbors and family across party lines? What shall we do to help heal a divided nation and mend a fractured Christian church in America? We could start by sitting our Red, Blue, and purple political selves in a room together for a good chat. Courageous Conversations help us talk with one …
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Done in 60 Minutes: The Book of Revelation
Updated Tuesday, January 14: If you missed the presentation, you can watch the video below! Note: Due to technical difficulties, the video cuts before the presentation ends. We apologize for the inconvenience. Sunday, January 12, 10:10 AM and 12:10 PM 12:10 PM session includes a light lunch The book of Revelation is one of the …
Read More Rummage Celebrates 70 years of the Ministry!
May 2, 2020 marks the 70th anniversary of the First Pres Spring Rummage Sale. Since it’s inception in 1950, the sale has raised over $6.5 million dollars for our mission partners. Annually, the sale raises 30% of the overall mission budget for First Pres, and people from all over come to volunteer and purchase items. …
Read More Exploring Other Religions, Atheism
Wednesday, November 13: Atheism by Chip Hardwick 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 include …
Read More Exploring Other Religions, Judaism
Wednesday, November 6: Judaism by Rabbi Evan Moffic 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 …
Read More Exploring Other Religions, Yoruba
Wednesday, October 30: Yoruba by Chip Hardwick 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 include …
Read More The Messiah Project Seminar Series IV: Steve Hall
Popular Bible Scholar, Steve Hall, returns to lead us in a study of the scriptural basis for Handel’s libretto for Part III of Messiah in preparation for its performance on Sunday, November 24.
Read More Exploring Other Religions, Daoism
Wednesday, October 23: Daoism by Dr. Cathy Benton 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 …
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