Church News & Updates - First Presbyterian Church Baton Rouge

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An Update From the FPCBR Pastoral Search Committee

The data tells us that the “normal” duration of a search for a senior pastor in a church like ours is 18 to 24 months. We’re just 9 months since…

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A Fun Fact About First Presbyterian Church History

We’ve collected some church history facts as First Presbyterian anticipates its 200th anniversary in 2027. During the Revolutionary War, Lousiana was divided between the British and the Spanish. In 1777,…

In the Season of Ascension at First Presbyterian Church

I’m still basking in the wonderful Lent and Easter we had together. I’m filled with gratitude for all the interaction we had over Golden Threads. So many conversations as you…

Religion in the Early Days of Baton Rouge

We’ve collected some church history facts as First Presbyterian anticipates its 200th anniversary in 2027. Last month, we talked about the early missionaries of the late 17th century who ministered in…

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What a Privilege to Serve at First Presbyterian Church

As I write this letter, my heart is filled with gratitude, humility, and a deep sense of awe for the journey we have shared over the past 26 years together….

Celebrating 200 Years of First Presbyterian Church, Part 1

We’ve collected some church history facts as First Presbyterian anticipates its 200th anniversary in 2027. What was it like to be a missionary in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries in…

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Do You Visit the Church Portal for First Presbyterian Church?

FPC has two safe and secure sites to help you manage your church membership data online. The Member Portal allows you to access the online church directory, update personal information…

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Become a Mentor at First Presbyterian Church

Mentors Make a Difference All children face challenges and sometimes need a little support to build resilience and hope. Research shows that by helping a child feel loved and valued, the…

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Is This Sci-Fi? Growing in Christ in the New Year

2025! Sounds like a song from the 60’s about a far distant dystopian future. Shouldn’t we all be riding in sky cars like on the Jetsons cartoon? And how is the…

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The Latest from First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge

An Update From the FPCBR Pastoral Search Committee

A Fun Fact About First Presbyterian Church History

In the Season of Ascension at First Presbyterian Church

Religion in the Early Days of Baton Rouge

What a Privilege to Serve at First Presbyterian Church

Celebrating 200 Years of First Presbyterian Church, Part 1

Do You Visit the Church Portal for First Presbyterian Church?

Become a Mentor at First Presbyterian Church

Is This Sci-Fi? Growing in Christ in the New Year

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