Tales from the Caravan
First Presbyterian Church SanctuaryCaravan is the summer mission trip for our youth and young adults. First Pres has been sending Caravan groups out for more than 50 years. This year's Caravan will head out to West Virginia to help with flood relief. We will be serving in Mingo County, one of the poorest counties in the state. The…
It’s A Duesy! XYZ Gilmore Car Museum Trip
Gilmore Car Museum 6865 W Hickory Rd, Hickory Corners, MichiganIt’s a Doozy–the slang phrase used for something extraordinary and unequalled—certainly describes the newest exhibit at the Gilmore Car Museum: “Duesenberg – Celebrating an American Classic.” The exhibit showcases the most valuable American car ever built - the Duesenberg. Our XYZ group will visit the Museum and dine at the Blue Moon Diner on July…
Come help Stuff-A-Bus!
Youth CenterWhat is it? During this annual event, school supplies and backpacks are collected from donation bins set up throughout the community. The supplies are sorted and packed into backpacks and delivered to local schools to be distributed to children who need them. We are excited that First Presbyterian will again provide the backpacks and be…
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…
Church Picnic at our Retreat Center is August 4
First Presbyterian Retreat Center 20398 Waubascon Rd, Battle Creek, MI, United StatesOn Sunday, August 4, morning worship will take place at our Retreat Center and will include the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. The service will also feature music director, Jodine's Ukulele Band special music! Following the service will be our annual picnic cookout. Join us as we enjoy all the beauty of nature and…
XYZ Heads to St. Joseph
St. Joseph, MIOn Monday, August 5th, we will head out at 9:30a.m. for our next XYZ outing. Our first stop will be Clementine’s, Too in St. Joseph. Located on the river, Clem’s Too’s menu has a wide variety of American classics amid great views from inside or on their patio. After lunch we travel to Round Barn…
SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT
Fellowship HallOur August movie is BREAKTHROUGH based on the inspirational true story of one mother's unfaltering love in the face of impossible odds. All are welcome to join us in Fellowship Hall for a potlock before the movie at 5:30p.m. The movie will begin about 6:15p.m.
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…