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Joy to the World!
December 29, 2016 
The First Presbyterian Wind Quintet plays “Joy to the World” (attr. G. F. Handel, arr. David Bussick).
This video was recorded at the Christmas Day service at First Presbyterian Church on December 25, 2016. Many thanks to the First Presbyterian Wind Quintet (Christyn Klinck, flute; Li-Chen Chin, clarinet; Aurelia Klinck, saxophone; J.L. Klinck, french horn; and David Smith, bassoon) for their musical contribution to the service.
This piece is based on the familiar melody of Joy to the World, which is traditionally attributed to George Frederick Handel, mingled with several fragments from that other piece of Handel’s, Messiah.
Advent Festival & Alternative Gift Fair this Sunday!
December 02, 2016 
Kids and youth will make crafts at the Advent Festival during Sunday School (9:45-10:45 a.m.). Adults will make crafts and visit the fair following worship! Click here to see who’s coming to the fair this Sunday! Remember to bring your checkbook! Refreshments provided. All are welcome.
Letter to the Congregation
November 14, 2016 
November 11, 2016
Dear friends,
The events of this week have shaken this nation and our own community. The numbers tell the story – we are as divided as we feared we might be. But political division is not new to us.
Service of Hope and Healing for those who are grieving . . .
November 08, 2016 
Before the holidays begin, you are invited to a special “Service of Hope and Healing” that will include candle lighting, for those who are grieving as the result of an event or the loss of a loved one. Join us Saturday, November 19 at 5:00 p.m. in the FPC sanctuary. All are welcome.
Organ Centennial Celebration this Sunday!
November 02, 2016 
Celebrating 100 years of Music Making featuring FPC’s Century-old Austin organ. Sunday, November 20 at 4:00 p.m. in the FPC Sanctuary. Kathy Parkins, organ, assisted by Joe Robinson, oboe, Mary Kay Robinson, violin, Ben Maxwell, cello, and Lesley Curtis, soprano, performing works by Bach, Buxtehude, Elgar, Rachmaninoff, George Thalben-Ball. Event is free and open to the public. Childcare will be available for church members.
All Saints’ Sunday, November 5
November 01, 2016 
Sunday, November 5 will be observed as All Saints’ Sunday at FPC. We invite you to our 11:00 a.m. worship – a service in which we will remember (by roll call) our family, members, and friends who joined the communion of saints during the past twelve months. The sacrament of holy communion will also be celebrated. All are welcome.
Sanctuary Centennial Celebration continues this Sunday!
September 16, 2016 
The 100th year of our sanctuary and Austin organ will celebrated this Sunday morning, September 18 during the 11:00 a.m. worship service as we “look forward” to the next 100 years of worship in our beautiful sanctuary. All are welcome to join us. There will be special music. Following the service, a fellowship lunch will be available in Watts-Hill Hall. Donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the meal.
Brad Croushorn in concert at FPC!
September 16, 2016 
The First Presbyterian Church Music on Main Concert Series presents Brad Croushorn & Friends
Baritone and pianist Brad Croushorn will perform a concert at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, September 25 at 2:30 p.m. Croushorn will perform songs in the Americana and Contemporary Faith genres with a bit of the stylistic sheen of musical theater. Joining him are Patty Parrish (soprano and flutist) and Melissa Shaheen (alto) to create a memorable experience for the whole community. Admission is free, but your donations at the door are gratefully accepted.
Charles Kimball returns to FPC!
September 16, 2016 
Dr. Charles Kimball, noted expert on the Middle East and Presidential Scholar and Director of the Religious Studies Program at the University of Oklahoma, will preach at our 11:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, September 25. He will also lead the Faith and Community Class at 9:45 a.m., speaking about religious conflict in the Middle East. Ordained as a Baptist minister, Kimball received his Th.D. from Harvard University in comparative religion with specialization in Islamic Studies. He was our 2005 McPherson Lecturer and we look forward to his return.
“Confronting Racism” Presentation by Rev. Alan Storey
September 16, 2016 
Come hear Rev. Alan Storey speak about confronting racism in the church and society in his native South Africa and what lessons we can learn. He will speak Sunday, September 18 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the East Parlor at FPC. For more information about Alan and his work, visit the following website: http://mannaandmercy.org/alan-storey.html