The cross many people know as the Presbyterian cross has its roots in the Celtic tradition and the Scottish Reformation. The Celtic cross is characterized by a circle around the intersection of the arms of the cross and may also be decorated with details like interlacing patterns or knots. This design emerged in early Christian… Read more »
The FUPC music program has been a high priority of the church from the beginning. At one time, the church had five choirs, as well as adult and youth handbell choirs and a praise band. Currently, with Isaac Thomas as Minister of Music, we have a Chancel Choir, handbell choir known as Bells on the… Read more »
Our theme of “Lift High the Cross” draws our focus on to God’s grace. Knowledge of God’s unconditional love brings forth gratitude. People who practice intentional gratitude regularly say that it helps them to be more aware of the positive in their lives. Why not start today? What are you thankful for?
The stained glass window in Fellowship Hall includes a stylized cross. Fellowship Hall was used for worship services when the church was first built. Each family was asked to buy chairs for their own family members plus one guest, according to the church history book, and a pulpit was in place beneath the Davies rose… Read more »
The Gathering Place is a new name and use for the narthex of the church. What’s a narthex? It’s an enclosed gathering space opposite the main altar of a church, and most people nowadays don’t actually know what the word means. In fact, the word has changed its primary meaning since it first came into… Read more »
Kristi, Director of Christian Education, is another staff member with a cross in her office. In fact, she has more than one. The one pictured was given to Kristi by friend and mentor NiAnn Thompson on the occasion of her retirement. NiAnn had a collection of crosses and she marked her retirement by distributing them… Read more »
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Many of the crosses at FUPC are carved from wood. One example is this unusual design, which can be found hanging between the Sunday School classrooms in the Calvin Building. The church history book recounts that Calvin 203 was the first choice of the Truth Seekers Class, which was given the pick of classrooms when… Read more »
We’re having a look at all the crosses at FUPC for the Lent 2024 theme: “Lift High the Cross.” This is Beth’s cross. Beth Benham is the FUPC Office Manager. This cross was made of matchsticks by her aunt. Each match was burnt, then cut to a precise size and glued into place to form… Read more »
Harry Vandergriff carved this wooden form of the PCUSA Seal. You may see the seal in other formats around FUPC, too. But just what is the seal? It’s a registered trademark of the Presbyterian Church USA, comprising four symbolic elements: the cross, scripture, a dove, and flames. The seal was adopted in 1985 and was… Read more »
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