Go the Extra Mile for Some Deserving Kids

Second Mile Center

First Pres has been involved with Second Mile Center in Detroit for eight years now. The Center was founded by the Presbyterian Women of Detroit in 2006. It is a Christ-centered community program, shining brightly in one of the most challenging areas of Detroit.  They do a lot for inner city kids - providing a…

Dinner and a Movie

Fellowship Hall

Come 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…

Tales from the Caravan

First Presbyterian Church Sanctuary

Caravan 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, Michigan

It’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 Center

What 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, MI

Everyone 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 States

On 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, MI

On 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…