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Photos: Easter with First Pres

From an early-morning sunrise service to our regular worship services, plus games and food in the Courtyard and a college Easter egg hunt, it was a day of celebration at First Pres on Easter Sunday. Here are some photo highlights.

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Small-group facilitator training

First Pres would like to launch more small groups as soon as possible. Many people have expressed an interest in participating, and we would love to have enough groups for all who desire a small group community. To make that happen, we will be offering support and...

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Q&A: Ash Wednesday & Lent

We begin the season of Lent on Ash Wednesday, March 5. Get to know the season with this Q&A. Q: What is Ash Wednesday? A: Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a season of preparation for Easter. It is marked six weeks prior to Easter. It is marked by services...

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New additions to the church library

Before Ellen Campbell died in December, she donated eight books to the church library. We have placed them on display in her memory. You are welcome to check them out. Here are the books: The Bible Jesus Read: Why the Old Testament Matters by Philip Yancey Writing...

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New year, new day, new mercies

Often with the new year we look toward some kind of fresh start but the good news for us as Christians is we don’t have to wait for a new year. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning, so we can start again today – even if you have...

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