You're invited this Sunday, March 24 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. to hear stories from our college students about a recent service trip to help with hurricane recovery efforts! Join us in the Social Hall at noon for authentic Puerto Rican food and to see photos and videos from the trip. Please RSVP to Rev. McGowan at emcgowan@firstpresbyterian.org.
Join us for First Forums on Sunday, March 10 at 12:15 p.m. in the Social Hall as Adreanne Waller talks about the opioid epidemic in Washtenaw County.
Join us Friday, March 8 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall, as we discover Christ in the mess – specifically a hands-on, intergenerational evening of messy food, messy art, and messy life that we create together. A dinner of hot dogs, fruit, and chips will be offered for $4/person, or $12 maximum/nuclear family. For questions, volunteer opportunities and information, contact Beca Torres-Davenport at 662-4466, ext. 342 or btorres-davenport@firstpresbtyterian.org.
On Sunday, March 3 at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. we welcome guest preacher Rev. Larry Farris back to our pulpit. Larry served as our interim pastor from 2005-2007. Larry is a pastor, preacher, teacher (theology, biblical interpretation, world religions, and composition), spiritual director, pastoral coach, and writer. He served Presbyterian churches in Annapolis, Maryland; Okemos and Three Rivers, Michigan, and prior to retirement, served as Interim Pastor here at First Pres, Ann Arbor, followed by First Presbyterian Church, Schoolcraft, Michigan.
On Sunday, February 17 at 11:00 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., our Adult Education group offers two outstanding opportunities to learn more about "Compassionate Organizations" and the power of positive relationships from our own Dr. Jane Dutton. Jane and her colleagues at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan have done groundbreaking work on the power of healthy relationships, compassionate organizations and positive work cultures. View the two opportunities to hear Dr. Dutton speak below:
Due to the icy weather conditions, First Pres will be closed this morning. We will be open from 2-5 p.m. today.
Families and Friends of First Pres are invited to the Fondue and Bingo Night on Saturday, February 16 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Room on the Lower Level. Questions? Contact Beca Torres-Davenport at btorres-davenport@firstpresbyterian.org.
At 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. worship on February 24 we welcome Rev. George Lambrides, who will preach on “Interfaith Connections.” He will focus on what it means to him to live in a multi-religious society, discussing his own “call” to connect with the multi-religious population in Washtenaw County. Rev. Lambrides is the Co-Director of the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County, an organization that helps create a local culture of understanding and inclusion through education, dialogue and shared practices.
Mature Ministries welcomes Dr. Howard Markel to our February Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, February 26 at noon (NOTE: NEW DATE!!). Dr. Markel’s new book is The Kelloggs: The Battling Brothers of Battle Creek. We encourage you to purchase the book on your own and bring it for Howard to sign. Reservations are required for this event. Lunch is $5.
Due to the icy weather conditions, First Pres will be closed this morning. We anticipate opening at noon. Be careful out there!
