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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 blue background with white text announces the January 18 Congregational Meeting.

Future Building Plans

The session called a congregational meeting for Sunday, March 15 at 10.15 am in the Sanctuary. The purpose of the meeting was to elect at-large members to the nominating committee,…

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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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Small but Mighty!

They say good things come in small packages. That’s certainly true in the Bible. Did you know there are four New Testament books that are only one chapter long? Add…

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Peeking from the Blanket

There’s something wonderful about seeing a little face wrapped in a blanket. I was once surprised with a Christmas puppy. All that peeked out from the soft towel was a…

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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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