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—Adult Sunday Classes— 
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.
You may wonder why this text is so light, the column so narrow — Listening, really listening, for people's stories takes work. The work it takes to read this light type in this narrow column is a metaphor for the commitment required to listen for people's stories, to listen to people. It is easier to speak, to have counter opinions, to force feed. Yet the real power in the world is a person's individual story. And, like this type that wanders around this page, each story binds us together.
Vacation Bible School 2009
Rome: Paul and the Underground Church
June 15 through June 19 | 6:00 - 8:30 PM
— at Hope Presbyterian Church . 2211 Wabash Ave
telephone: 217-546-6951
All youth, ages Kindergarten through 5th grade, are encouraged to join us in "Paul's Rome." The kids will explore a crowded Roman marketplace...tiptoe past Roman guards...encourage Christians in an underground church...and visit Paul for daily discoveries about God's love! Rome...where the Bible comes to life! Race a chariot, try on a toga...nibble on rat (actually it's chicken)...and experience the power of Scripture and the courage of the early church! Rome...where the Apostle Paul is your Bible teacher! It is a most exciting week of summer! — from the Concordia website
We will be partnering with Hope Presbyterian Church, and their Sanctuary will be transformed into the city of Rome for our week-long journey. Activities include crafts, games, storytelling, and science. Your kids will meet new friends and form Roman families. Each family will have an adult family leader, who is a teacher/mentor. Each family will talk about, and apply, what they are learning.
A light meal will be served each evening to the youth in attendance. For more information, contact Chris Young or Aasne Daniels (217-528-4311, ext. 209).
Our Church needs You!
Volunteers are still needed:
Actors to portray Paul, Brutus and others,
shopkeepers (crafts), family leaders (mentor/teachers),
workers to set-up Rome after church on June 14 — and perhaps to tear it down at the end of the week, transportation, especially to and from Helping Hands (seat belts, please), and on-site
food helpers (cooking and serving). Please contact Chris Young or Aasne Daniels (217-528-4311, ext. 209).
Have you taken a stroll through the new Peace and Meditation Garden? This view from above gives a hint of things to bloom, a season of beginnings.
working for a fully inclusive
church . . .
Speaking of Faith
First Church co-sponsors
"Speaking of Faith" on WUIS 91.9 Radio at 7:00 AM on Sunday mornings:
Journalist Krista Tippett invites guests "to
articulate the important ideas and the deep, relevant perspectives
that faith can add to our private and public lives."
— If you would like to hear a podcast of the program at a time convenient
to your schedule, a
subscription link is here.
1850s
Community Carol Sing
Saturday,
December 5, 2009
at 6:00 PM
U2 Eucharist - Seven
date to be announced
Goosebumps
Organ Concert and
Light Show
Saturday,
October 31, 2009
at 7:00 PM
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Updated June 10, 2009