Close-up of a stained glass window with geometric patterns in blue, yellow, and green hues, intersected by black lead lines.

Surreal!

How can I have announced my retirement? How can 22 years have blown by so fast? How can we possibly pull away from these beloved relationships? Now that it’s real,…

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A group of adults and children in festive attire and Santa hats pose outdoors, spreading Christmas joy in front of a brick building.

Spreading Christmas Joy

The FPC Deacon board gathered over 40 carolers of all ages to spread “joyful noise” to several of our home bound members over two evenings in mid December. Comments such…

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A digitally altered image of a brick building facade evokes 1812 church history with tall arched windows and decorative architectural details.

John Dorrance Arrives in November 1824

We’ve collected some church history facts as First Presbyterian anticipates its 200th anniversary in 2027. Occasional Presbyterian services were held in the Baton Rouge area in the early 1820s, when…

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