Matthew 3:1-3, 11 Don and I recently spent a few days hiking in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma. I’ve never visited the wilderness of Judea, but I suspect the Wichitas are a good approximation—rocky, rugged, wild, and beautiful, with a tracery of crooked paths laid down by elk, deer, and bison. The first afternoon, hiking… Read more »
John 1:5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. (NRSV) Christmas is our annual reminder that God lights the way in the darkness. Mankind has had physical light since creation began: the sun lights our days, and the stars light our nights. When Christ was born in a manger… Read more »
John 1:1-2 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. (NRSV) It’s the first day of Advent. Wait. Prepare. Make ready. The world around us says it is Christmas. It is not. Not yet. It’s coming, but it is… Read more »
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Learn about the Advent Characters; Isaiah, John the Baptist, Elizabeth, Zechariah, Mary, Anna and Joseph. This interactive resource was created using materials from Illustrated Ministry’s Advent Theme The Will to Dream. The Will to Dream theme is rooted in prophetic imagination—a phrase powerfully explored by the late theologian and biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann—in the sacred… Read more »
New Beginnings is a bridge housing community in Fayetteville for the chronically homeless. It was designed to offer a different solution for those who were experiencing long term homelessness. There are 20 cottages for sleeping and a community building with a kitchen and bathrooms. The residents have two meals a day and they take turns… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Something that is unique about First United Presbyterian Church is that we are an Earth Care Congregation. We believe that we are called to be good stewards of the earth and to support this calling, we participate in the PCUSA Earth Care Congregation Certification Program. Thanks to the diligence of our Earth Care Taskforce, last… Read more »
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