Exploring Other Religions, Confucianism
Wednesday, October 2: Confucianism 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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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 …
Read More First Pres welcomes our new Preschool Director
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 …
Read More Technical Arts Coordinator
A part-time (approximately 8 to 10 hours per week) Technical Arts Coordinator is being sought to operate and maintain all theatrical technology systems of the church, including sound, lighting, video, and projection. The Technical Arts Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Music and Arts to ensure that all worship needs are met, as …
Read More Mission Partner Bravo Waukegan celebrates record number attendance in their Music Camp!
Mission Partner Bravo Waukegan just finished its 9th season of Bravo Buddies Music Camp, a program available to Waukegan public school students (2nd – 8th graders). The camp took place June 17 through July 12 at Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan. Executive Director and First Pres member Karey Walker said, “We were thrilled to offer …
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July Featured Mission Partner: Curt’s Cafe
Curt’s Café is a new Mission Partner at First Pres. Curt’s Café works with proven at-risk or formerly incarcerated young adults. What these young adults need most is a job. Without a job, many end up living on the streets and return to destructive habits, cycling through the courts, 86% of those released are sent …
Read More The Pastor Nominating Committee Joyfully Presents Reverend Clinton G. Roberts
The Pastor Nominating Committee joyfully presents Reverend Clinton (Clint) G. Roberts as candidate for Pastor, Head of Staff of The First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest.
Read More First Pres Pastor Nominating Committee Announces New Head Pastor
To Our Members and Friends of First Presbyterian Church, The Pastor Nominating Committee is very pleased to announce our unanimous selection for Pastor, Head of Staff for First Presbyterian Church. Session has called a Congregational Meeting for July 7, 2019, following the 10 a.m. service to vote on our candidate. We present our nominee, the Reverend …
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Seeking First Presbyterian Preschool Director
For more than 50 years, First Presbyterian Preschool (FPP) in Lake Forest has been a faith-based, child- centered preschool dedicated to a play-based, nurturing early childhood education for children ages 2.5 through 5. FPP prides itself on being a leading preschool and resource for families in the Lake Forest/ Lake Bluff area. FPP is seeking …
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