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 »
The Trustees of First United Presbyterian Church invite undergraduate college or vocational students to submit applications for the Vawter Scholarship. Requirements for application to the Grace Vawter Scholarship: The applicant must be a member in good standing of First United Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, Arkansas, or have a meaningful connection to that church. Church members have… Read more »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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