Church guide

Join us for Ash Wednesday Service tonight at 6:30pm

SUNDAY WORSHIP & ALL ACTIVITIES at First Presbyterian Church are CANCELLED for SUNDAY, February 24th due to inclement weather!

**CHANGE to the Wednesday Night Dinner Schedule** Due to anticipated low numbers due to Halloween, there will not be a dinner served on Wednesday, October 31st. Have a fun and safe Halloween! See you again next week!

Roll up those sleeve and get ready to clean! Volunteers are needed to help clean the church. Sign up in the Narthex - or JUST SHOW UP! Please bring cleaning supplies if you are able.

Our garden is coming together - let the growing begin!

Blessings as we gather and begin a new academic year! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 9th • 9:00am Faith Formation Classes for all Ages resume • 10:30am Sunday Morning Worship • Followed by Brunch hosted by the Deacons Join us as we celebrate “Seasons of Growth”

Sunday, August 5t at 11:30am (following worship) The Caring for Us Team invites you to a church picnic on the church lawn (or Fellowship Hall if it is rainy). Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and food to pass (so everyone can ask for your recipe!). Bring your imagination! -What is your vision for this church? -How is the Spirit moving us into the future? -What will we grow at FPC (besides vegetables!) We will provide drinks, tableware, tables, and games. Play Gaga Ball! Win fabulous prizes! Invite a friend or neighbor!

FIGHT HUMAN TRAFFICKING Wednesday, July 25th / 6:00pm / at Carson Park Join the "JUST US FOR JUSTICE RUN/WALK" Proceeds benefit Fierce Freedom, a non-profit organization based in Eau Claire that aims to educate people, organizations, and communities about human trafficking and exploitation in the Chippewa Valley and beyond. www.fiercefreedom.org Registration is open online at: https://www.cvjusticerun.org/registration or come early the evening of the race and register at the park. 6:00pm ½ Mile Kids Run/Walk 6:30pm 5 Mile Run/Walk & 2 Mile Run/Walk A pre-event Pasta Dinner with Packet Pickup is Tuesday, July 24, at Peace Church in Eau Claire.

We give thanks for Barb’s life and her witness of faith in our community. A Memorial Service will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, July 21st at 11:00am. http://www.leadertelegram.com/obituaries/2018/07/20/div-class-libPageBodyLinebreak-Barbara-Rolland-div.html

Received some photos from the Youth Mission group. Looks like their first 24 hours have been very busy...settling in, large group activities and worship, nature trail clearing projects, assisting a resident with yardwork, and beach cleanup. - First Presbyterian Church Youth Group -Eau Claire

What a fun week at Nature Workshop – our intergenerational version of Vacation Bible School. We gathered together to celebrate God’s Love as we explored our theme, “Love Builds Up.” Food, fun, games, activities, crafts, campfires, friends and so much more! And check out that amazing new Ga-Ga-Ball Pit!

And they are off! Prayers for these FPC Youth and their leaders as they head to Northern Minnesota - serving the community together at the Red Lake Reservation with YouthWorks #FPCyouth #servingtogether #makingadifference #YW2018

What a fun week at Nature Workshop – our intergenerational version of Vacation Bible School. We gathered together to celebrate God’s Love as we explored our theme, “Love Builds Up.” Food, fun, games, activities, crafts, campfires, friends and so much more! And check out that amazing new Ga-Ga-Ball Pit!

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Blessing of the Animals Service - June 10th, 2018 at 10:30am Bring your pets and animals to church this Sunday! We will be celebrating the blessing and companionship of all God’s creatures at this annual outdoor worship service. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and join us on the church lawn. Should the weather not cooperate, this service will be moved indoors and humans AND animals will be welcomed inside to Fellowship Hall. An overall blessing of all animals present is included as part of the worship service, and individual blessings are offered following the service.

Have you been wondering what all the activity is about out in front of the church ? We are planting a garden and are looking forward to sharing with our community. Stay tuned for more updates and images as the garden continues to come together and grow.

Our garden is coming together - let the growing begin!

The "Bunny Hop" on Pentecost Sunday

Come to the Coffee House Talent Show this Sunday, April 8th at 4:00pm! THIS IS NOT a youth only EVENT! It is being hosted by the youth as a fundraiser, but is open to EVERYONE – ALL are welcome and invited to participate, whether you’d like to share a talent, or just come enjoy the show! $5.00 Suggested Donation per person includes: Fair Trade Coffee, Beverages, and Dessert! They are raising money to help sponsor a child named Maycol through World Vision and need your help. So, put it on your calendar, invite your friends, family and neighbors! Note: There are still openings for those wishing to share a talent or perform. Please contact Sara Gannon 715-832-1011 or [email protected]

It truly is a Wonderful World! 🎵 Enjoy this video slideshow from our inter-generational Nature Workshop Week "Connected! It's a Wonderful World." Our evenings were spent mostly outdoors, reconnecting - connecting with God, connecting to the earth, and connecting with others!

We celebrated the Kirk’in O’ the Tartans yesterday on Reformation Sunday at FPC! This was a special service celebrating our unity as God’s family and the Scottish heritage of the Presbyterian Church. THANK YOU to all those involved in coordinating this beautiful service and for all who participated - and a special THANK YOU to our talented bagpiper, Judge Roderick Cameron for sharing with us during this celebration.

What a joyful “Transition Service” yesterday! There were Testimonies of Thanks, Filling of Buckets, Fun Hats and Special Attire, along with Memories/Images shared from our faith journey as a church family over the last few years – we celebrate and look towards our future and where God is calling us. “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” - Isaiah 43:19

You are invited to share your talents or just come enjoy the entertainment at the Coffee House Talent Show on April 3rd at 6:30pm. Funds raised through this event will help support a child in Nicaragua that the YOUTH of FPC sponsor through World Vision

Get your registration form and fees to Nora ASAP and join the FPC team at the Puddle Jump on April 16th! This video was shared today during service showing how the Puddle Jump helps students at Longfellow Elementary

We asked some of the children of our church the following questions: •"What is God Like?" •"How do you know you are part of a family?" Here are their thoughtful responses!