The Mission and Outreach Committee is hosting a complimentary BBQ dinner on Thursday, July 15, starting at 6 pm. In addition to First Presbyterian members and friends, music lovers attending the Heifetz Stars of Tomorrow concert that evening at the church also are invited. We hope you can attend. Please RSVP to Louise Whipple (louise_whipple@yahoo.com) no later than July 12.
The month of October began our Campaign To Support Our Church. 2020 will go down as one of the most unique and challenging years of our church’s history. Instead of despair, we found focus, resiliency, innovation, and a sense of togetherness despite the challenge of social distance.
We have added a “Donate” tab to our menu bar on the top of the page. This now allows the church to benefit from your financial support by accepting credit cards for payment. You will be asked to register just once by filling in your information and then you will see a page that will allow you to provide your credit card information (encrypted) to allow the church to benefit from your generous support. Thank you.
First Presbyterian Church Is Open!
We still have one section of the sanctuary cordoned off for those who need more space for health reasons.
SO PLEASE COME TO WORSHIP IN PERSON SUNDAY!
Our Food Pantry will remain open Monday and Thursday of each week. To stay in the loop, everyone is encouraged to sign up to receive emails at stauntonfirst@gmail.com.
Current Activities:
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 Weddings Interested in having your wedding at First Presbyterian Church? Please see our updated guidelines here. Some of the following activities are happening in person and online as we are gradually and carefully moving toward reopening. Please see the top of our web page for details on our online activities and continued Food Pantry hours. Thank you! Sunday Worship Book Study Class: 9:45 am (snacks at 9:30 am) - Library Adult Sunday School 10:00-10:45 am (now meeting in church parlor) Youth Sunday School 10:00-10:45 am Elementary Sunday School 10:00-10:45 Church Nursery: 10:30 am-12:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 10:30 am Morning Worship: 10:00 am
Youth Group 12-2 pm (alternates with Youth Sunday School, please call to check times)
Wednesdays Bible Study: Wednesdays at 10:00 am in the Library and via Zoom Chancel Choir Rehearsal: 7:30 pm Visit the Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Website - > http://www.synatlantic.org/ | July 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters In Christ, July is extra special this year! Not only are we meeting in person AND singing AND have Heifetz with us… The first Sunday we are refreshed by the grace imparted to us through communion. The second Sunday we rejoice in the baptism of Craig and Laura (Knott) Cromer’s new baby, Jack Andrew! You will want to be there to congratulate “Nana” Robin Knott as well.The third Sunday is session. Hooray for gittin ‘er done! And another thank you to the elders for their good will AND good works! The fourth Sunday our new friend, Rev. Caitlin R. Hoy, will be preaching. Caitlin is a PCUSA pastor who has just moved to Staunton to be close to her mother and has attended our services. You will enjoy the gift of her calm and centered spirituality. Speaking of new folks in worship, be sure to say hello to Cathy and Carl, Jean, and Geneva, worshipping with us in person. And online? Last week we had 144 “clicks” on Facebook, with 125 staying for the service. And we don’t know how many people are watching those 125 screens. Yes that was Boy Scout Sunday, so let’s take a “normal’ Sunday. The week before it was 102 clicks and 98 views. As we continue to reach people for the glory of God, a very special thank you to Sam Clem for taking over the tech (AND preparing “worship coffee”!). Additionally, we have some folks who are in assisted living who have expressed their desire to come to church. If you are willing to give a ride and assist someone with a walker or a wheelchair, please let me know. Blessings, Pastor Karen |