The mission of First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge is to be a loving, caring congregation which bases its faith and life on the Scriptures and seeks to help others become devoted followers of Christ through prayer, friendship, invitation and witness.
August 2025
The bridegroom came for his bride. He would journey to the darkest depths through the most agonizing pain to find her, free her and bring her home. That’s the journey of Jesus for us, his bride, the Church. Would you like a fresh look at this ancient story? Would you like to explore the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus in ways you’ve yet to imagine? I’m so pleased to announce that artist, pastor, and theologian Christopher Powers will join us for three intriguing presentations Friday evening August 22 and Saturday morning August 23. We’ve been using his art for bulletins and Lent books for years. I’m regularly nourished by his Biblical insights. Now he’s coming to our church!
Summer 2025
One of our members was in New Zealand for Easter. Down under, the season was fall. Instead of spring flowers, autumn leaves decorated the Easter cross. While we start to swelter, it’s winter in the southern hemisphere. Why do I mention this? Because attending to the differences in the world’s latitude and longitude can create fresh awareness of how special this moment in this time truly is. Right now at a latitude of 30.45 degrees above the equator, summer is here. The sun rides high and stays long. We wake up not in winter dark but summer light. A million birds are singing. Ah, can you feel the ease in traffic now that school is out? Do you enjoy the long lit evenings after dinner? Have you found a place to dip into some cool water? There is much to savor.
