Posts Categorized: FUPC

A Time for Peace – Songs, Prayer and Scripture

This October, First United Presbyterian Church will offer a new contemplative worship experience designed to provide respite for the worried and weary. Our Minister of Music, Isaac Thomas, retired pastor Joyce Daniels, and church members Pam Gilbreath and Don Steinkraus are collaborating to create a service where worshippers can step away from the busyness and… Read more »

A Celebration of Trees 

First United Presbyterian Church is an Earth Care congregation, so we are naturally delighted to announce that the City of Fayetteville is planning a Celebration of Trees for October 11, 2025. Beginning at 7:00 a.m., the City staff and Urban Foresters will hand out native trees and shrubs to Fayetteville residents for free in honor… Read more »

AR Presbytery Mission Team Prepares for Honduras — March 2026

The Presbytery of Arkansas has nurtured a thriving partnership with the Presbytery of Honduras, bringing congregations together across borders to live out Christ’s call to service. In March 2026, a dedicated mission team will embark on their 12th year of ministry in Honduras, continuing the bonds of friendship that have flourished through this service collaboration…. Read more »

Honduras AR Presbytery Mission Team Returns with Renewed Spirits and Stronger Bonds

The Arkansas Presbytery Mission Team has returned safely from its 9th mission trip to Honduras, full of gratitude, stories, and strengthened friendships. From March 22–29, 2025, twenty dedicated participants representing churches across Arkansas and students from three colleges joined hands with our Honduran partners to continue our shared ministry grounded in faith, service, and love…. Read more »

Presbyterian Women Synod of the Sun Gathering 2025

We are happy to announce the PW Synod Gathering will be held July 24-26, 2025, at First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville. This triennial event brings together women from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The local, national, and international ministries of Presbyterian Women will be featured, as well as hearing from Rev. Dr. Rhashell Hunter,… Read more »

Ash Wednesday FAQ 2025

Ash Wednesday is a tradition that is not observed by all Christian denominations, and it is not observed by all Presbyterian churches so there are many for whom it is new. You will not find Ash Wednesday or Lent mentioned in the Bible; however, traditions that help us learn and grow in our faith are… Read more »

New Sunday Morning Schedule

Note: Our Sunday morning schedule has been modified for the summer. The schedule below will resume on September 7. For information about our summer Sunday morning schedule and summer events, please see Summer 2025. Beginning March 9, 2025, First United Presbyterian Church will have a new Sunday morning schedule. The morning will begin at 9:00am with… Read more »

Two Ways You Can Help Our Youth Help Others

One of First United Presbyterian Church’s core values is faithful service, working together to reflect and demonstrate God’s love to all people. “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” I John 3:18 NRSV. This Sunday, our congregation has two wonderful opportunities to support our youth as they work to… 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 the peoples. 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be revered above… Read more »

Isaiah 9:2-7

2 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. 3 You have multiplied exultation; you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as people exult when dividing plunder. 4 For the yoke of their burden and… Read more »