The second pathway we’ve identified in our Course to 2030 is “Strengthen Connections.” We’re working to strengthen internal and external connections among our members and with our larger community. Our… Read more »
Strengthen Connections
Posts By: Rebecca Haden
Grow Spiritually
As part of our Course to 2030, FUPC has identified five essential pathways to the goal of a vibrant, health church. As individuals, we want to grow spiritually. As a… Read more »
New Adult Discussion Class for Summer
The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy Jill Levine will be the subject of a Sunday morning discussion group this summer. All adults are invited! The group will meet at… Read more »
For Children and Youth
What’s happening this month for the youngest members of the congregation? Sundays in May- Together in May Each Sunday in May the children are invited to meet in lower Knox… Read more »
God’s Frequency
I remember the day my husband called me and asked if God could use children to answer prayers. I was struck by confusion and curiosity and asked him… Read more »
The Fauré Requiem for Good Friday at FUPC
French composer Gabriel Fauré wrote his Requiem in 1890. A requiem, in music, is a composition intended for a funeral. This particular requiem is extremely beautiful and uplifting. It has seven… Read more »
Good News and Bad News
Saturday! After a relaxing swim and a good breakfast I looked at our local paper’s front page. I was faced with four titles: “Guard was eyed to round up… Read more »
Services for Holy Week 2022
First United Presbyterian Church has a full slate of services planned for Holy Week this year. We will follow our new mask policy. Palm Sunday Palm Sunday services will be… Read more »
Giving Up
Lent is the season to remember the sacrifice of Christ. For forty days, we purposely consider what distracts from our worship of His sacrifice. We consider what is important… Read more »
Is Lent good for us?
An artist friend of mine was troubled by Lent. She didn’t think it was healthy to spend all that time thinking about your faults. But this is not a… Read more »