Church News & Updates - First Presbyterian Church Baton Rouge

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Come Play Pickleball at First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge!

America’s fastest growing sport and the game with the funny name, Pickleball, has come to our church. Ten to fifteen players, including several church members, gather every Sunday at 1.30…

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Advent: A Season of Memories and Hopes

At the close of the year, we welcome the loosening of heat’s grip (at last) and the pleasantness of our town in these months. We also start thinking about Thanksgiving…

Two hands form a heart shape framing the setting sun, with an orange sky behind—capturing warmth at Baton Rouge Presbyterian Church.

Neither Optimist nor Pessimist: Finding a Balance

My mother always called me a pessimist and my usual reply was to say that I’m simply a realist. I think most of us have grown to feel this way….

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So Much Still Ahead: Retiring From First Presbyterian Church

I have to tell you, it’s been really hard for me making a decision to announce my retirement so far in advance. It feels like something that in reality it…

A group of elderly adults stands at a barre in a studio, raising their arms overhead during an exercise class.

Class for Parkinson’s Patients and the Elderly at First Presbyterian

Parkinson’s disease, the most common neurodegenerative disease of the elderly, is characterized by the progressive loss of muscle control. Dance is listed by the American Parkinson Disease Association as one…

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Looking Ahead to Fall at First Presbyterian Church

And just like that lazy days of summer are gone and a new school year arrives. It’s the very definition of the word “oxymoron” to talk about the fall programs…

Church Planting, Staff Changes and Celebrations at FPCBR

May is the time we joyfully witness about 25 6th graders make their public profession of faith. We also send off our high school seniors with blessing prayers. And we…

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The Joy of Rhythms: Seasonal Changes at First Presbyterian

“Summer’s here, I’m for that, got my rubber sandals, got my straw hat.” Remember that old song by James Taylor? Even as the heat moves in, we feel the excitement…

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God’s Hand Was in Everything: Uganda, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon

My most recent trip to Uganda, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon was truly one of the most encouraging mission trips of my life. I saw God’s hand in everything; from the…

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Come Play Pickleball at First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge!

Advent: A Season of Memories and Hopes

Neither Optimist nor Pessimist: Finding a Balance

So Much Still Ahead: Retiring From First Presbyterian Church

Class for Parkinson’s Patients and the Elderly at First Presbyterian

Looking Ahead to Fall at First Presbyterian Church

Church Planting, Staff Changes and Celebrations at FPCBR

The Joy of Rhythms: Seasonal Changes at First Presbyterian

God’s Hand Was in Everything: Uganda, Jordan, Egypt and Lebanon

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