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Heritage Sunday: Mr. Rogers Before the Neighborhood
While a college senior, Fred Rogers became "appalled by what were labeled as children's programs." He wanted to enter seminary after college but instead: "I went into television because I hated it so, and I thought there must be some way of using this fabulous instrument to nurture those who would watch and listen." In…
“Making the Bible Your Own”: A Harmony of the Four Gospels
At First Pres, Lower Level, Room 14 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesSee the gospel texts side by side. Compare, contrast and consider: Why are there 4 different gospels? Why aren't they identical? Is it a problem or not? Books will be available in the classroom. It is not necessary to sign up ahead of time.
Pentecost Sunday
The word Pentecost means "fiftieth day" and it was called that because it took place 50 days after another festival known as Passover. Pentecost was originally an Old Testament festival that celebrated God's gracious provision during the spring harvest. But on the first Pentecost after the resurrection of Jesus something remarkable took place. The promised…
Dinner and a Movie
Fellowship HallCome and enjoy a meal and a movie! We will meet for a potluck dinner at 5:30PM followed by the movie "Green Book" at about 6:15PM. In the film inspired by a true story, Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighborhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black…
Heart of the City Health Fair – Save the Date!
Save the date for our next Heart of the City Health (and Fun) Fair! Last year, dozens of health and human services agencies joined with our volunteers and made such a successful community event so we are doing it again! Mark your calendar for July 31st when there will be health screenings and wellness education…
Downtown Health Fair is free to all!
A "Heart in the City" Health & Fun Fair will be taking place in the lower level of the church on Wednesday, July 31st in the afternoon. The event is free to all and will include blood pressure, glucose, basic dental, vision and hearing screenings for adults and children, height and weight checks, HIV testing,…
HEART OF THE CITY HEALTH AND FUN FAIR
First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall and Parking Lot 111 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MIEveryone is invited to come to our free health and fun fair inside and outside of First Pres this Wednesday, July 31st from 1:00 to 5:00p.m. There will be free health screenings, school physicals, and immunizations inside the church and games, prizes, food and fun activities in the parking lot behind the church. Dozens of…
CROP WALK
Join us in the CROP Hunger Walk. This is a way to show solidarity with the millions who walk miles EVERY day in search of food and water. Last year First Presbyterian raised $2,400 which was enough to provide materials for a sustainable garden. You can help by joining the First Pres Walk Team, making…
TROOP 309 OPEN HOUSE
Scout Troop 309 will hold an open house on September 9th from 6:30-8PM in the Scout Room and Gym on the third floor of First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. Parents and 6th grade boys are invited to come and learn more about the troop and its activities. The troop meets Monday nights during the…
We’re Walking To End Hunger!
The First Pres BC walkers are teaming up for the Battle Creek CROP Hunger Walk to help end hunger in our community and around the world. You're invited to walk with us on September 29! If you would like to join or donate to our team just click on this link. and you will be…