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Ash Wednesday Service
First Presbyterian Church SanctuaryAsh Wednesday (which marks the beginning of Lent) derives its name from the ancient practice of marking the heads of worshipers with ashes from the unused palm branches of the previous year. Traditionally, the Christian church has observed the seven weeks before Easter as a time of penitence and spiritual self-examination. All are invited to…
Palm Sunday & “Goodbye Pastor Wicks”
Palm Sunday begins Holy Week. During this week, we remember how, out of his great love for us, Christ gave his life to redeem us. Palm Sunday begins with the crowds greeting Jesus as he entered Jerusalem with waving palm branches and shouts of joy, "Hosanna... Hosanna in the highest." Paradoxically, we all know how…
Maundy Thursday Service
On Maundy Thursday, we pause and remember the events of the last night Christ spent with his disciples: the Last Supper. Retreating to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray, where he was eventually betrayed by one of his own and abandoned by others. Through it all, Jesus continues to teach us his way of love…
Good Friday
Church SanctuaryGood Friday Community Service
Easter Sunday & Welcome Rev. Small!
Church SanctuaryYou are invited to join us for Easter service as we celebrate the Risen Lord. Celebrate the new life Christ offers! We welcome our new pastor, the Reverend Lorenzo Small, as we celebrate his inaugural Sunday.
The Service of Installation for Reverend Lorenzo R. Small, Sr.
First Presbyterian Church SanctuaryThe Reverend Lorenzo R. Small, Sr. will be installed as the 11th pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Battle Creek on Sunday, July 9 in a 3:00 pm service. A reception will follow in Fellowship Hall.
Outdoor Worship & Annual Picnic
First Presbyterian Retreat Center 20398 Waubascon Rd, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesWorship at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Picnic. (All food provided.) *Golf cart available for rides from the parking lot to the Worship/Picnic site. NO STREAMING WORSHIP TODAY
Can you help? “Meijer Simply Give” August 12
The Meijer "Simply Give" fall campaign is now underway at both Battle Creek Meijer stores. If you are able to purchase a $10 Simply Give donation card, once purchased, your donation will be converted to a FOOD ONLY card & donated to our local food pantry. If you can purchase your $10 Simply Give donation card…
Retro Movie Night!
Youth Center Parking Lot 15 Frelinghuysen Avenue, Battle Creek, MichiganAll are invited to join us for "Retro Movie Night" on Friday, August 18 at 7:30 pm. Bring your lawn chair & come enjoy "Back to the Future" at the Youth Center Parking Lot. Concessions will be available to purchase for $1.
“Heart in the City” Health & Fun Fair: Can You Help?
Keep checking back for updated information about this fun event. If you can offer your time, talent or treasure, please sign up here: https://www.firstpresbc.org/volunteer/