Author: Gale Wright
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.Read more
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.Read more
What Belongs to God
Children & Youth, Oct 18, 8:30&11am
This Sunday, our children will explore Jesus’ teaching about giving to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. Through this story, we’ll talk about what it means to live faithfully, make thoughtful choices, and remember that we belong to God.Read more
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.Read more
Weger and Rodriguez
TGIF, Oct 16, 5:30pm
Begin your weekend with lively music by Greg Weger, cello, and Sergio Rodriquez, piano, as they play Chopin, Shostakovich, Poulenc, and Falla at our Friday evening concert. Sanctuary doors open at 5:15 pm and the concert begins at 5:30. The concert is free with donations accepted.Read more
Stand for Democracy
No Kings Rally, Sat Oct 17
We invite you to join with others from FPC in the No Kings Rally on Saturday October 17th. The focus of this rally is ensuring that all eligible voters vote and that their vote is counted. We will carry signs encouraging people to vote as we proudly stand for democracy.Read more
The Next Chapter
Interfaith Community Shelter Update
The Interfaith Community Shelter’s new project The Resource and Opportunity Center (The ROCk) is in active development. The new facility will provide 125 beds, a day center, and medical and housing support. While the new facility is in process, the ICS (long supported by FPC) serves the homeless with mobile showers, senior motels, and a clothing closet.Read moreOffering 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.Read more
Accepting God’s Invitation
Children & Youth, Oct 10, 8:30&11am
This week, our children will explore Matthew 22:1–14, where Jesus tells the story of a king who invites guests to a wedding banquet. When some guests refuse to come, the king opens the invitation to others, reminding us that God’s invitation is wider than we might expect. Read morePage 4 of 121