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Dr Clifford J Hayes

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Summer Chapel has ended for the season: see you in May.


Worship Services

Sunday
Education Opportunities
~ 9:00 AM ~
empty—Adult Sunday Classes—
(1) ACES Forum
- in the Chapel -
(2) Lectionary-Based
Bible Study

- in Cook Lounge -
(3) Seekers' Class
- in The Commons Library area -

—Children's Sunday School—
Multidimensional Learning Labs
meet in the Coliseum (Music and Drama Room) on the Second Floor of the Education Wing.

Coffee and Tea
in the "Commons"/Fellowship Hall
~ 10:00 AM ~

Sunday Services

~ 10:30 AM ~
Sanctuary Service
Organist's
Sunday Music Notes here . . . .

Nursery Care begins at 8:45 AM in the nursery, first floor - next to the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall.



Following Worship ~ 11:30 AM ~
Refreshments
in the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall

Wednesday
Chapel Vespers

~ 5:30 PM ~
Carry-in Supper
~ 6:00 PM ~
Choir rehearsal
~ 6:30 PM ~
Small Group Meetings

~ 7:00 PM ~


working for
a fully inclusive church
Member Congregation of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians

Presbyterian 101
A General Guide to Facts About the PC(USA) can be found here.

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You will find many pictures in the First Presbyterian Church General Photo Gallery follow this link

Recreation and Group Activities Photo Gallery — follow this link.


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Deacons'
Food Pantry
Food of the Month:
Chili

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The Deacons have asked for Chili for the Food Pantry. For monetary donations, make your check out to First Presbyterian Church and note that it is for the Deacon's Food Pantry. (Open M - Th, 9:00 AM - Noon)

In September —
the Food Pantry served

457 adults,
210 children, and
182 sack lunches.

September donations were received from: Telephone Pioneers of America, 109 items; Third Presbyterian Church, 240 items and $60.00; First Presbyterian Church, 188 items.


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Coming Together
for Christ's Mission —


First Presbyterian Church and New Mission Church of God: coming together to bring Springfield the message of the joy and power in diversity.


Coming Together Events:

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Priscilla's Lost and Found, Inc.

Volunteers become "spiritual connectors" to women in need —
Priscilla's Lost and Found website here . . .

First Presbyterian Church has joined New Mission Church of God to provide Breakfasts for the Homeless at Washington Street Mission once a month. Contact Don Ecklund (217-787-7810) if you would like to help.

New Mission Church of God website here . . .

   

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Our own sacred narratives, along with the great Biblical stories, become woven into the fabric of our faith.

At First Presbyterian Church, we welcome each story — understanding that unity is found not in conformity, but in Christ. First Church embraces justice, kindness, and humility as modeled by Jesus and as challenged by the prophets. This is the story we are living together as an inclusive worshipping community in downtown Springfield.

In Concert:William Ness
William Ness

Friday, October 10
at 7:30 PM

— in the sanctuary

William Ness will present
a program of Romantic Virtuoso organ music on the Brombaugh Opus 35. He has performed on Iowa Public Television, 3ABN, National Public Radio as well as in Australia, Europe and the Caribbean. More . . .


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African Children's Choir

Friday, October 17 | 7:00 PM
A free concert benefit: Donations go to the African Children's Choir Ministry, which supports educational programs for orphaned and impoverished children.
— in the Sanctuary

The program features well-loved children’s songs, traditional spirituals and contemporary African songs and dances.The African Children's Choir has performed around the world — at the White House, the Pentagon, the United Nations, and on Capitol Hill. They have been featured on popular television broadcasts such as Jay Leno, Good Morning America, Ellen, and American Idol. Visit their website to read about their mission.


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Benchmarks: from Genesis through Revelation


-  led by Elder and Certified Lay Pastor Ann Kelson -
Tuesdays, Oct thru May
7:00 to 9:00 PM

— in Cook Lounge (Enter through portico-covered door from parking lot or from Garden entrance.)

The class will survey the entire Bible and place it in its historical context. A benchmark is defined as a permanently affixed mark that establishes the elevation of a place. It is more commonly used to mean a standard against which progress is measured. We will be looking at the Bible both as a record of the “elevation points” in God’s interrelationship with humankind and for standards against which we can measure our own progress. Benchmarks is designed to be more than a talking head dispersing information. As we move from Genesis to Revelation, we will approach THE WORD as a community of disciples, sharing our insights and our struggles, affirming one another’s journey, and encouraging a “closer walk.”
Everyone is welcome.  


a class for everyone -
Christian Education
@ First Presbyterian Church

— in the Chapel, Cook Lounge, and Education Wing

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1. Children's Rotation Workshops (K -6th)
— in the Coliseum (former Music and Drama Room, second floor of the education wing)
Our first rotation workshops will be about “Faithful Believers” Continue reading about this program ...

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2. ACEs Forum Class
— in the Chapel
The class is studying the Origins and Foundations of our Christian Religion in a Video Series featuring scholars that include Professor Timothy Luke Johnson of Emory University. More . . .

coffee cup w/heart in crema3. New Seekers' Class - led by Pastor Hayes -
Sundays | 9:00 AM to 9:45 AM 
— in the "Commons"/ Fellowship Hall library area.
We will explore basic Bible questions, ethics and world views, reformed worship and theology, and what it means to be a worship community. Bring any question - sacred or secular. Refreshments will be offered.

Present Word
4. Lectionary-Based
Bible Study Class

— in Cook Lounge
The class uses "The Present Word" curriculum. The fall series topic is The New Testament Community.

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Present Word
Tuesday Lectionary-Based
Bible Study and Prayer Group

Tuesday mornings | 7:30 AM 
— in Cook Lounge (Enter through portico door from parking lot or from Garden entrance.)
The class uses "The Present Word" curriculum. The fall series topic is The New Testament Community.

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Upcoming
Special
Events


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U2 Eucharist
- More information
see U2 Eucharist page -


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Halloween/ All Saints'
Organ Concert and
Light Show

Saturday,
November 1, 2008
at 7:00 PM


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1850s
Community Carol Sing

Sunday,
December 7, 2008
at 7:00 PM

   
     
         

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Updated October 6, 2008

 
           
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