The Columbarium on the east side of the campus features multiple crosses. “Columbarium” comes from the Latin word “columba,” meaning dove. Columbaria were originally dovecotes, special structures with niches for doves to live in. Now a columbarium is a place for the respectful storage of funerary urns. This has been a Christian custom for thousands… Read more »
The cross in the Sanctuary may be the first one that comes to mind for FUPC members, but the cross on the roof is the best known around town. The cross on the roof is visible from points all around Fayetteville. The rooftop cross was erected in 1970, and the sanctuary was dedicated on June… Read more »
For Lent 2024, FUPC’s theme is “Lift High the Cross.” We’ll be exploring the crosses you can find at the church throughout the Lenten season. How many can you find? Our first example is the cross in the Sanctuary. It hangs from the ceiling, dominating the space and reminding us all that Jesus Christ gave… Read more »
Judith McMillan, pastor at the Presbyterian Church of Bella Vista, has produced a Lenten devotional booklet. Our own Amanda McDonald and Kristi Button are contributors! Lent is an opportunity for reflection and contemplation as we prepare our hearts for Easter and the resurrection. A devotional can be a valuable tool in this process. The booklet… Read more »
The One Great Hour of Sharing is a special national PCUSA offering received on Easter. Each gift to One Great Hour of Sharing supports efforts to relieve hunger through the Presbyterian Hunger Program, promote development through the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People, and assist in areas of disaster through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. You… Read more »
from the Presbytery We are thrilled to have fourteen participants for the upcoming Spring Break Mission Trip. Seven college students will be joining the trip representing the University of Arkansas, NWACC, and the University of the Ozarks. The students are natives of the U.S., Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Rev. Jesse Gonzalez, Rev. Phil Butin… Read more »
First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville has three adult Sunday School classes. These discussion groups focus on spiritual growth and fellowship, and everyone is welcome! Join us at 9:30 Sunday morning. The first meeting of the year will be on January 14th. The Present Word is studying lessons drawn from both the old and new… Read more »
If you visit the Brooks-Hummel trail, you may see trees that have been marked with fabric ties. Some community members have contacted the church about these trees, worrying that they were marked for cutting. In fact, the opposite is true. First School is constructing a nature play space for the children, and that has involved… Read more »
Psalm 96 1 O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all peoples. 4For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered… Read more »
Luke 2:1-14 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to their own towns to be registered. 4 Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to… Read more »
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