Church guide

Our Backstage Tour of the church is this Saturday from 3:30-5:30 pm. We'll see all sorts of interesting things, including the Boiler Room and some unexpected tunnels, and hear all sorts of stories! Please meet in the Welcome Center on the 1st Floor so we can let everyone know where to go. Please let us know if you plan to come and will be late, so you can be sure to find us. We hope to see you there! To pique your interest and give you a sneak preview of some of the cool stuff you'll learn about on the tour, here's an interesting news article from the Observer in 2011 about First Pres' move to its current location: https://annarborobserver.com/articles/first_presbyterian_s_move_6.html

Our wonderful Facilities Manager Adrian Prundeanu celebrated his 60th birthday on Sunday! We honored his milestone at staff meeting today, complete with cake featuring a favorite pic of Adrian. 😀 Happy Birthday, Adrian!

Calling all 2019 graduates! First Pres would like to recognize our 2019 high school and college graduates. High School graduates will be recognized in worship Sunday, June 2, at 9:30 a.m. Submit high school graduation information online: https://firstpresbyterian.wufoo.com/forms/high-school-graduates-2019/ College graduates will be recognized in the June edition of First Press. Let us know about a college graduate here: https://firstpresbyterian.wufoo.com/forms/high-school-graduates-2019/ Names and graduation information is due Monday, May 13. You may also give information to the Church Office.

Our hearts are full of joy and excitement that David A. VanderMeer has accepted the position of Minister of Music and Fine Arts and will begin on July 15, 2019. David arrives from Central Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, where he served for 18 years as the Minister of Music and Fine Arts. Our prayers are with all those at Central who will say God speed to Dave and Brent, and with our family of faith that will open wide their arms and hearts to them. Our staff is over the moon! Our musicians are all abuzz with the great news, and choir members on Mackinac Island this weekend even erupted into shouts of joy. What blessings! +

Welcome Confirmation Class of 2019! We can’t wait to celebrate with you today!

We made it to the BELIEVE Conference with some of our middle school students! And we are loving it!

#MichiganMeltdown our second annual #IceCreamSocial is on right now! @ukirkumich

Join us on Saturday, April 27, Noon-3:00 p.m. for Alive: Renewed in God’s Spirit, a centering retreat that includes gentle, beginner-friendly yoga, a singing bowl meditation, and an introduction to the essential oils in the Bible. Please let Rev. Blair Buckley know if you will attend at [email protected].

Easter Sunday worship services are at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Rev. Evans McGowan brings the good news at 8 a.m., and Rev. Melissa Anne Rogers at 9:30/11:00a.m. Musical leadership will include the Chancel Choir, brass quintet, and organ. Come celebrate with us!

The end of our #Tenebrae service tonight. Wait for it...

Our Beloved Preacher on Easter Sunday for the 930 & 11AM Worship Services!

Good Friday worship is tonight, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. This reflective service remembers the suffering and death of Christ.

Join us tonight, April 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary for Maundy Thursday worship. Maundy Thursday worship recalls the Last Supper.

Look who’s on the #presbyteriandisasterassistance in #PuertoRico update for April: Our #UKirkPR Team! @ukirkumich

It’s New Hymnal Day!

A wonderful Senior Brunch at Meg Brown’s! @ukirkumich

Being generous to the One Great Hour of Sharing is a big part of our Holy Week preparations. Consider a good gift

Tomorrow’s rain will not stop us from celebrating Jesus’ processional into Jerusalem! Be sure to bring your boots and coats for our Palm Sunday Festival!

Celebrating our 11 Seniors tomorrow with a Special Brunch! @ukirkumich

The new @umtrottermc is an #amazing #multicultural building. The #attentiontodetail and #flexiblespace was a #beautytobehold. We look forward to hosting #UKirkUM events and attending #Interfaith gatherings here in the near future! @ukirkumich

The end of our #Tenebrae service tonight. Wait for it...

#PuertoRico Debrief: Here at La Posada in #Añasco where #FriendsGatherHere Highlights 🎞: How was the worksite? ... we learned a lot! Did it complete you? I mean, did it completely wear you out? #lotsofdescansar 😆 #UKirkPR @ukirkumich #Añascopr #anasco #laposada

Confirmation Retreat 2019 kicks of off with sledding and snowballs!

#madskillz #whoops #betteraim @dmendicott723 @a3danm

Waking up at Camp, with lots of ENERGY!

Craft/paint/photograph/dance much? You're invited to take part in an artistic Lenten Project at First Pres around the Stations of the Cross. Contact Angela Ryo or Daniel Ervin for more details! Please share and spread the word!

Pittsburgh Project with our high schoolers 17 strong in Christ

Camp Westminster on Higgins Lake, closing campfire. Hmm - I want to linger here -- hmm -- a little longer