The Bible Discovery class is an adult discussion class. Each quarter has a theme, and generally the readings alternate each quarter between Old Testament and New Testament. This quarter the theme is “Justice, Law and History.” Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus are the discussion leaders this year. “We follow a quarterly Bible study guide,” explains… Read more »
First United Presbyterian Church Fayetteville has a tradition of small groups as well as the meetings of the whole congregation. One of these groups is Poetic Conversations. This is a monthly meeting to share poetry through the spoken word. “I experience these as refreshing,” says Pastor Jan Butin. “We meet monthly on Zoom on the… Read more »
Fayetteville has a project called Community Meals which is supported by an interdenominational assortment of churches, including First United Presbyterian Church. Members and friends of FUPC can sign up to plan, prep, cook, and deliver meals to either Trinity United Methodist Church (on Sunday nights) or 7-Hills Day Center (on Fridays). According to Feeding America,… Read more »
The official observance of Martin Luther King’s birthday will be on Monday, Jan. 18. Schools will be dismissed and government offices will be closed. The occasion will be observed locally at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, with the annual recommitment event sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Council. The event had… Read more »
Over the past year, the Thoughtful Christians discussion group has read and discussed the following books: Caste by Isabel Wilkerson Love Your Enemies by Arthur Brooks Readings in Christian Ethics Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton Not only does this group read a wide range of books old and new, we also have lively discussions with a… Read more »
The Celebration at the Manger is a beloved tradition at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. For decades the children of our church family have brought the Christmas story to the congregation as part of our Advent observances each year. This year things are different, but we will still have the Celebration at the… Read more »
The sanctuary is decorated for the Advent season, with wreaths and a Chrismon tree. It’s beginning to sound like Christmas at First United Presbyterian Church, too, as the music ministry prepares for special music on December 12th. There will be just one service on December 12th, at 11:00. The Chancel Choir and local string musicians… Read more »
First United Presbyterian Church will welcome new members on December 5th, 2021. We hope that many current members will join us at the 11:00 in-person service to welcome the new members of our church family. Please wear a mask!
The Hanging of the Greens will take place this Sunday, November 28th, at First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. The Hanging of the Greens is the tradition of bringing evergreen plants into the sanctuary to symbolize the eternal power of God in the Word made flesh. It reminds us that we are waiting for Christ,… Read more »
Dana Bassi has created artwork for the Advent season. These beautiful designs will be printed on banners to hang in the courtyard. To the left, see the original banners for the space, which we use during most of the year. Below, see the special Advent designs. Dana is a long-time member of First United Presbyterian… Read more »
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