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First Presbyterian Searches for Senior Pastor

Dear Potential Candidates, We at First Presbyterian Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana are grateful for your interest in learning more about our congregation and our call for a new Senior Pastor….

Regular Sunday Schedule Returns August 9

Summer is winding down, and we’re excited to return to our regular Sunday rhythms beginning Sunday, August 9. Join us for worship at 7.45, 9 or 11 am. Adult Sunday…

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Growing Pains, 1840

The following is the latest in our series of First Presbyterian Church history. These snippets have been collected in anticipation of our 200th anniversary in 2027. As First Presbyterian Church…

Youth Ministry Parent Meeting August 16

Sunday, August 16 10.10 amDunham ChapelCome hear what the youth team has planned for the 2026-27 school year!

A mosaic at First Presbyterian Church depicts a golden dove with a halo, radiating beams of light on a dark blue background, symbolizing Confirmation.

Confirmation Meeting and Lock-in

Confirmation Parent & Student MeetingSunday, August 9 at 10.10 amBasement Room 13 6th grade students and their parents are invited to meet with Colton to learn about what Confirmation entails…

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Communion Training for Elementary Students

First through 5th graders are invited to attend Scott’s Communion training session on Sunday, August 23 at 10.10 am in Dunham Chapel.

80 McKinley Elementary Teachers Need Encouragers!

Our ministry at McKinley Elementary School has been active for almost 40 years–what a testament to our church and the willingness of our members to serve! There are several opportunities…

2026-2027 Circles Starting Soon!

Join one of our Women’s Ministry Circles this year as we study Hebrews: An Anchor for the Soul, by Michael Kruger. Together, we’ll discover why Christ is infinitely better than…

“More Than Conquerors” Women’s Romans Study

Often called Paul’s greatest letter, the book of Romans has shaped the faith of believers for nearly 2,000 years. R.C. Sproul described it as Paul’s “fullest, grandest, most comprehensive statement…

Pastor Search Update: 120 Candidates, 175 Hours of Content, 600 Hours of Review

To date, the Pastor Search Committee has considered approximately 120 potential candidates. For most candidates, three to four committee members have listened to two or three sermons, averaging 35 minutes…

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The Latest from First Presbyterian Church of Baton Rouge

First Presbyterian Searches for Senior Pastor

Regular Sunday Schedule Returns August 9

Growing Pains, 1840

Youth Ministry Parent Meeting August 16

Confirmation Meeting and Lock-in

Communion Training for Elementary Students

80 McKinley Elementary Teachers Need Encouragers!

2026-2027 Circles Starting Soon!

“More Than Conquerors” Women’s Romans Study

Pastor Search Update: 120 Candidates, 175 Hours of Content, 600 Hours of Review

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