FUPC’s festive Christmas decorations include a giant tree covered with white and gold ornaments called “Chrismons” — Christ’s monograms. Chrismons were first developed in 1957 by Frances Spencer and the women of the Ascension Lutheran Church in Danville, VA. Many churches today display a Chrismon tree during the Advent and Christmas season. FUPC has had a… Read more »
This video from the Communications ministry team shows some of the many people and activities you’ll find at FUPC. The music is from Isaac Thomas, our Music Minister, and the photographs were shared by members of the congregation. Thank you to all the people who helped with this project!
FUPC is sharing our second annual Advent Devotional Booklet created by the church family. The devotions have been written by the church family and Leigh Woodruff has created the cover art which you see on this page. We began publishing these devotions each day starting Sunday, December 3, 2023, the first Sunday of… Read more »
Invasive species are a problem. They move into an ecosystem and take over the niches that would otherwise be occupied by native species. Often they are aggressive plants or animals that have negative effects in their new homes. One of the examples of this here in Northwest Arkansas is the bush honeysuckle. It crowds out… Read more »
The annual Fall Festival is a special way for the church family and First School families to get together for outdoor fun in the beautiful Ozark fall weather. For 2023, we’re gathering from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on October 7th. Enjoy the beautiful FUPC campus and activities like the giant inflatable climbing slide and bounce… Read more »
At First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, we support many community outreach efforts. One is Circles NWA, a program built on a national model designed to support individuals and families in moving out of poverty. Elizabeth Houle, a Circles ally, brought us this report. At Circles NWA, the pursuit of positive change and community empowerment… Read more »
FUPC warmly welcomes Xiao Yang, who will join us as choir accompanist. Xiao holds a Master of Music in vocal coaching and accompanying from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Music in piano performance from the University of Arkansas, a Graduate Certificate in piano performance from the University of Central Arkansas, and… Read more »
Jason Tucker, head pastor of Tower Hill Presbyterian, brought a thought-provoking message to the elders of FUPC in a workshop on how to grow our church to meet the needs of our community in 2030. 2030 will be our 200th anniversary. If we want to be a vibrant church in 2030, we will need to… Read more »
The First Hike of the Fall will be September 16 at 9am at Mt. Fitzgerald in Springdale: 2400 Deer Valley St, Springdale, 72762. We’ve planned a morning hike to be mindful of the weather this time of year. We’ll be getting started before it gets too warm, and finished in time for the 6pm… Read more »
FUPC started new spiritual learning experiences for children and youth this past Sunday. If you didn’t join your new Sunday School class already, you will find it easily in upcoming weeks, because the Knox building classrooms now have room numbers! Learning opportunities for kids include Bible stories, play, music, and discussion. Classes begin in 9:30… Read more »
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