The Calling of the Church
Worship, Oct 25, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. In a world filled with division and fear, the Church is called to offer something radically different. Pastor Andrew explores how the Church must reclaim its prophetic voice by speaking truth, pursuing justice, and practicing compassion. The world does not need a Church that simply echoes the culture—it needs a Church that looks, acts, and sounds like Jesus.
What the World Needs Now…
Worship, Oct 18, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community. We turn to 1 Corinthians 13 where Paul declares that love is “the more excellent way”—love that is patient and kind, love that protects, trusts and hopes, love that endures forever, love on which we can build community.
Reclaiming the Good News of God’s Grace
Adult Ed, Through Oct 18, 9:45am
VIDEOS. Revs. Ashley Birk and San Williams lead a 4-week adult ed series based on the book Being Presbyterian in a Dysvangelical America. The book provides an accessible overview of what distinguishes core Presbyterian beliefs and practices from that of the loud voices of Christian Nationalism. Classes dates are Sep 20 & 27 and Oct 11 & 18.
Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness
Worship, Wed, Oct 14, 6pm
VIDEO. On Wednesday, October 14th at 6pm FPC will host a Service of Justice, Hope, and Faithfulness to address the political realities in our nation. As our country faces threats to our democracy, ongoing environmental challenges, global conflicts, and growing pressures on election integrity, Rev Tom Ulrich leads us in this act of solidarity that promotes the common good for all humanity.
Offering Up Our Gifts
Worship, Oct 11, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community. We turn to 1 Corinthians 12 where Paul famously compares the church to the human body. His point? Each of us, as members of Christ’s body, is called to play our part and use our God-given gifts for the well-being of the whole church.
Setting an Expansive Table
Worship, Oct 4, 10am
VIDEO. This Sunday our congregation will join millions of Christians worldwide in celebrating World Communion Sunday. This special day, Pastor Ashley reminds us that Christ’s body, the Church, is exceedingly large and diverse and that all God’s children equally belong at Christ’s table. Come ready to share in the feast of God’s love and extend that grace to a world in need of healing.
Working with Wisdom
Worship, Sep 27, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. This Sunday we welcome the Rev. Dr. Amantha Barbee to lead us in worship at both services. She continues her theme of “Working with Wisdom” from her Saturday workshop, and she reminds us her sermon will be even more meaningful if you have engaged in the workshop. An accomplished singer, she will grace us with a song at the 11:00 service.
Engaging the Ministry of Reconciliation
Worship, Sep 20, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. As Pastor Ashley continues our fall sermon series Becoming the Beloved Community, we’ll turn to 2 Corinthians 5 as we consider what Paul has to say about our new creation in Christ and our own responsibility to take up the ministry of reconciliation that God has entrusted to us.
Consider Your Call
Worship, Sep 13, 9am
VIDEO. As we enter the fall, Pastor Ashley begins a new sermon series, Becoming the Beloved Community. The scriptures are from 1 Corinthians 1, where Paul urges the members of the Church at Corinth to reflect upon their calling by God, who has turned the world’s wisdom upside down in the cross of Christ. NOTE: We have one service this Sunday at 9:00am in the sanctuary and via livestream.
The Treasures of the Church
Worship, Sep 6, 10am
VIDEO. Do you feel scared and overwhelmed by the world’s violence, politics, divisions, uncertainty? What may feel new to us is not new to God’s people. Pastor Andrew leads us from the Apostle Paul imprisoned in Rome to Christians under siege in the 3rd century to understand what the Bible’s message is to today’s church and the faithful.
When God’s Prophet Burns Out
Worship, Aug 30, 8:30 & 11am
VIDEO. As Pastor Ashley concludes preaching on the famous stories of Elijah, we meet an exhausted, depressed and deeply afraid prophet, under a new threat by Queen Jezebel. But in the sound of sheer silence, we also meet God – a God who gives both Elijah, and us, what and who we need to keep going and answer God’s call.
Sacred Lands, Sacred Conversations
Aug 25, 9am
VIDEO. Join tribal, faith & elected leaders for a community breakfast & dynamic discussion on the threats for America’s land, water, wildlife & culture. This is a community conversation for the protection of sacred places and the future we share, including U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez & Gabe Vasquez. All are welcome. Together, our voices matter.