Category: Mission & Social Justice
One World by Cora Bixby
Article on Border Trip
"My eyes fluttered open from my hour-long nap, not quite registering where we were or how much distance we covered." So begins Cora Bixby's article where she brings to life her experiences on our springtime youth mission trip to the US/Mexico border (NM PBS New Mexico In Focus, June 25, 2024). We urge you to read her full article.Read more
The Spirit of Juneteenth Fathers
Worship, Jun 16, 10am
VIDEO. Rev. Jeff Morgan delivers our Sunday message, “The Spirit of Juneteenth Fathers Then and Now” at our service celebrating Juneteenth in Federal Park. His wife Toni Morgan leads the singing in an African American style worship service, with Malachi Roberts playing the drums. The service is followed by a picnic with Deollo Johnson leading us in line dancing. Read more
Juneteenth Picnic in the Park
Sunday, Jun 16, 10am-1pm
An African American Church style service followed by a line dance party and refreshments is a perfect way to celebrate freedom and acknowledges the history of Black Americans. Specifically, it notes June 19th, 1865, the day that news of the Emancipation Proclamation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, nearly three years after the proclamation was issued.Read more
Our Border Trip
Report by Pastor Andrew
As the mission group returns, Pastor Andrew reports, "We had a successful trip to the border delivering thousands of pounds of medicine, food, and supplies to three different churches and shelters. We served hundreds of migrant children and women from Venezuela, El Salvador and Guatemala who are living in these churches and shelters...Read more
The Journey Toward Antiracism
Adult Ed, May 12 & 19, Postponed
Watch for rescheduling of this class. Over the last few years, we have looked at the pervasiveness of racism in our society. Now it is time to take a hard look at our church and ourselves so we can move further in our goal of helping to dismantle racism. We will reschedule these classes as soon as possible. Read more
Fight Hunger
PHP 2024 Campaign
After decades of declining hunger, the last 10 years have seen an increase in the number of people worldwide being denied the basic human right to food. Around 735 million people don’t have enough to eat. Make your gift to the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s (PHP’s) Fight Hunger 2024 Campaign.Read more
Young Adult Border Mission Trip
Donations Needed
Pastor Andrew is leading a group of young adults and high school students to help families and children along the US/Mexico border. These families seeking the safety of asylum in the United States find themselves in desperate situations with little food, water, and basic supplies. Please donate by May 1st.Read more
One Great Hour of Sharing
Special PC(USA) Offering, Thru Mar
Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing are shared with the ministries of the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. To make your donation, use the special envelope at either the 8:30 or 11am service or donate online.Read more
Visiting Sagua La Grande
Donations Needed
FPC will be sending a team to visit our sister Presbyterian church in Sagua La Grande, Cuba, departing on Thursday, February 29. They have sent a list of items they need. So check out the list if you can help out. More information and a donation box for monetary contributions are in our lobby.Read morePage 3 of 10