A place to love to learn and learn to love

A place to love to learn and learn to love

Last week, while moving my son into college, the chaplain described Grove City College as a place “to love to learn and learn to love.” That line really grabbed me because that is the kind of place I want First Pres to be.  I want us to be a place where people who...
JMU Dukes, we’re glad you’re here

JMU Dukes, we’re glad you’re here

We enjoyed meeting the JMU Class of 2028 at downtown Harrisonburg’s annual Block Party in the Burg, which introduces new JMU students to our downtown community. We had free sno cones, gaga ball, four square, free water and music in our courtyard. Here are some...
Know Jesus, Grow in faith, go and tell

Know Jesus, Grow in faith, go and tell

We want to know God’s word. We want to grow in faith. But there’s a purpose behind it: to go and tell others about the Good News. We’re rolling out and starting up a bunch of ways for you to know the Word and grow, and we hope you’ll also use the opportunity to go and...
Meet the leadership nominees for the Class of 2027

Meet the leadership nominees for the Class of 2027

We are grateful for the following covenant partners who have answered the call to serve as leaders at First Pres for a three-year term starting in January 2025. Until then, they will be trained, and you can pray for them as they prepare to fill these roles. Elders...