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A view of Jerusalem on an Israel tour, featuring the Dome of the Rock with its gold dome, surrounded by historic buildings and trees.

First Presbyterian Trip to Israel

Plans are moving forward for our church trip to Israel scheduled for January 12–21, 2027. We are excited about the opportunity to experience the places where the events of Scripture…

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Can We See You?

As we prepare to welcome a new pastor, one of the best things we can do is make sure our church family directory is complete. A current photo and up-to-date…

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Tamarisk Building Updates

Good things are happening at the newly purchased Tamarisk Building! Over the past several weeks, we’ve completed an important project by repairing and replacing the building’s roof. While a new…

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Back Home and Looking Forward

Kristina and I have just come back from our almost annual trip to northern Michigan, where we enjoyed a Pastor family camp on the shores of Lake Huron. We met…

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Summer Worship Schedule

First Presbyterian Church will have combined 10.30 am services each Sunday in July and on August 2. All Sunday school classes (children, youth, and adults) are taking a summer break…

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Officer Suggestions for the Class of 2029

The Officer Nominating Committee nominates elders and deacons by receiving suggested names of members from the congregation, then prayerfully preparing a slate and presenting the slate at the annual October…

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New Church Built in 1828

The following is the latest in our series of First Presbyterian Church history. These snippets have been collected in anticipation of our 200th anniversary in 2027. The original Presbyterian Church…

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Come Worship With Us.

We typically worship at 7.45 am, 9 am, and 11 am. Several times a year, we come together for one combined worship service. It’s always a good idea to check the church calendar for a particular Sunday’s worship schedule.

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