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New Associate Pastor Called

Feb 05

The congregation voted today (Feb 5) to call Arianne Braithwaite Lehn as an Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian...

Upcoming Events

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Session Meeting

Feb 06

6:30-8:30pm in 2nd floor Parlor.  Visitors are welcome.

Bake Sale

Feb 12

Valentines Bake Sale, sponsored by the Children’s Committee to help fund our Summer church Day...

Write-a-Will

Feb 15

Write-A-Will opportunities by appointment from 4:00-7:00pm. Brief appointments will be scheduled in the...

Presby Day

Feb 16

10:00am to 2:00pm for all Presbyterians over 50 and their friends.  Peggy Heinze of Allen County Public...

"As You Like It"

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 7:30pm until Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Friday, March 4, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, March 4, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Friday, March 11, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, March 11, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, March 12, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 2:00pm until Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 4:00pm
  • From Friday, March 18, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, March 18, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, March 19, 2011 - 10:00pm

Cost: $20/$18 for seniors (65+)/full time students free with reservations ($10.00 on Thursdays)

Location: First Presbyterian Church

Banished by her usurping uncle, Rosalind, disguised as a boy, seeks refuge in the Forest of Arden.  She instructs Orlando, the man she secretly loves, in the ways of winning a woman’s heart.  Full of wit, wisdom, song, and featuring one of Shakespeare’s most engaging heroines, this is romantic comedy at its richest and most delightful.

By William Shakespeare
Director Thom Hofrichter

Advent Play Shop

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 9:45am until Sunday, December 5, 2010 - 12:00pm

Location: McKay Hall

Children gather in McKay Hall to create seasonal crafts, decorate cookies, and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Annual Meeting

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, February 5, 2012

A breakfast (8:15am) and the Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held 8:45-9:45am in McKay Hall, followed by joint ELS/KLS worship with Communion at 10:00.  Church officers will be elected, as well as members of the next nominating committee.  Childcare will be available during the Annual Meeting, beginning at 8:30am in the Nursery. Older children may also be brought to the Nursery during the Annual Meeting.

Annual Mtg / 10am Worship

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, February 6, 2011 - 8:45am until Sunday, February 6, 2011 - 9:45am

The meeting will start at 8:45am in McKay Hall, following an 8am breakfast. There will be a single worship service at 10am with Communion.

Artist's Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 5:30pm until Saturday, March 5, 2011 - 8:00pm

Meet sculptors Sayaka Ganz and Steve Williams at the opening of the newest Gallery exhibition.

Artist's Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, December 2, 2011 - 5:00pm until Friday, December 2, 2011 - 7:00pm

Meet the Artists and view the latest First Pres Gallery exhibition in this 5:00-7:00pm event.

Ash Wednesday

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 6:00pm until Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 8:00pm

A light supper at 6:00pm will precede a worship service at 7:00pm, both in McKay Hall.

Ash Wednesday Service

Event time(s):

  • Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Service at 7:00pm in Sanctuary, preceded by 6:00pm Simple Supper in McKay Hall.

Bake Sale

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, November 20, 2011

The Children’s Committee Annual Thanksgiving Bake Sale is 9:00am to 12:30pm in the Small Dining Room. Stock up on your favorite holiday treats. Please bring donated baked goods to the Small Dining Room by 9:00am if possible. Thanks in advance for your buying or your baking.

Bake Sale

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, February 12, 2012

Valentines Bake Sale, sponsored by the Children’s Committee to help fund our Summer church Day Camp, 9:00am-12:30pm. It’s the perfect time for “sweets for
the sweet”. Bake or buy–we need lots of baked goods and lots of buyers.

Barbara LeMay Concert

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 3:00pm until Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 4:00pm

Mezzo-soprano Barbara LeMay performs selections from her CD entitled "In the Garden" at her 3:00pm concert in our sanctuary. She will also entertain us with selections from two operas as well as some show tunes. This concert is a wonderful opportunity to hear a nationally acclaimed singer performing in her home church, and you don't need a ticket. Please plan to come and enjoy an afternoon of lovely music followed by a reception in the narthex. A freewill offering will be taken.

Barrymore's Ghost

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, January 6, 2012 - 7:30pm until Friday, January 6, 2012 - 9:30pm

This is a staged reading by professional Chicago actor and Fort Wayne native Jeffery Baumgartner.  It is a one-time-only benefit for First Presbytertian Theater, and is not part of the season subscription.  Tickets are $25/person advance sale, $30 day of show, and $20 for season members. Audience members can meet and greet Baumgartner following the performance.

Bible Sunday

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 11:00am until Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 12:15pm

Bibles are presented to 4-year-olds and 3rd graders during 11:00am worship service

Blessing of the Animals

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 9:00am until Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 10:00am

Trinity English Lutheran Church parking lot at Fairfield and Wayne St., just behind Plymouth Congregational Church.  This service is being co-sponsored by Trinity English, First Presbyterian, and others.

Blue Christmas Service

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 8:00pm

This 7:00pm service in McMillen Chapel offers time for reflection and meditation for those for whom Christmas is a time of loss or sadness. The focus of the service will be on acknowledging our losses and claiming the promises of God.  It is not a preaching service, but one that offers time for listening and singing and reflecting. This is a service for all who desire comfort and hope from our God who suffers with us.  A time of fellowship, with light refreshments, will follow the service. 

Book Fair

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 8:30am until Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 1:00pm

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held Wednesday, March 23 - Friday, March 25, 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, March 27 from 8:30am to 1:00pm, in the Small Dining Room. A wonderful selection of books for all ages will be available at very reasonable prices. Take the opportunity to purchase Easter gifts and promote literacy! The proceeds will go to First Presbyterian Day Care to purchase books for the classrooms and library! You can also help purchase books for East Wayne Street Center by donating to "One for Books!"

Book Fair

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 10:00am until Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 6:00pm

The Scholastic Book Fair will be held Wednesday, March 23 - Friday, March 25, 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, March 27 from 8:30am to 1:00pm, in the Small Dining Room. A wonderful selection of books for all ages will be available at very reasonable prices. Take the opportunity to purchase Easter gifts and promote literacy! The proceeds will go to First Presbyterian Day Care to purchase books for the classrooms and library! You can also help purchase books for East Wayne Street Center by donating to "One for Books!"

Book Fair

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 10:00am until Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 6:00pm

Book Fair

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, March 25, 2011 - 10:00am until Friday, March 25, 2011 - 6:00pm

Bookstore Sale

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 8:00am until Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 1:00pm

The Chapel Bookstore invites you to a sale of Christmas cards and gifts, books, coffee, and candy Sunday, November 7 in the Small Dining Room. 

Bookstore Sale

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 8:45am until Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 1:00pm

The Chapel Bookstore offers books, cards, and gift items in the Small Dining Room from 8:45am to 1:00pm.

Broadway Bound

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 7:30pm until Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, April 29, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, April 30, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Friday, May 6, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, May 6, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, May 7, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, May 7, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 2:00pm until Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 4:00pm
  • From Friday, May 13, 2011 - 8:00pm until Friday, May 13, 2011 - 10:00pm
  • From Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 8:00pm until Saturday, May 14, 2011 - 10:00pm

Cost: $20/$18 for seniors (65+)/full time students free with reservations ($10.00 on Thursdays)

Location: First Presbyterian Church

The final chapter of Neil Simon’s Brighton Beach trilogy starts at the end of WWII as Eugene Morris Jerome leaves his Biloxi Blues for the lights of Broadway!  Revisiting his own start in showbiz amidst family turmoil, Simon traces how he became king of the one-liner by finding comedy in even the most heartbreaking moments of everyday life.

By Neil Simon
Director Christopher J. Murphy

Budget Team Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 7:00pm until Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 8:30pm

Building Closed

Event time(s):

  • Date: Monday, January 16, 2012

The church building will be closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday.

Chapel Bookstore Sale

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011

Browse books, cards, candy and coffees at reduced prices in the Small Dining Room.  Some Third World gift items will also be on sale..

Children & Families: Mission Event at Lutheran Children's Hospital

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 6:15pm until Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 4:15pm

Children and Families: Mission Event at Lutheran Children's Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 12. Join us in celebrating fall with local children through crafts, snacks, and books. We will meet at the top of the treehouse elevator at 6:15pm. Children can come without an adult, but I encourage you to make this a family mission. RSVP by Oct. 9 to Jennifer Shaw, 459-6850 or jenshaw15@yahoo.com.

Children's Bake Sale

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 9:00am until Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 12:30pm

Location: Small Dining Room

The Children's Bake Sale is Sunday, November 21, 9am to 12:30pm in the Small Dining Room.  Proceeds provide scholarships for Summer Church Day Camp.

Children's Committee Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

Choir Rehearsal

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, September 8, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, September 15, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, September 29, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, October 20, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, November 3, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 9:00am
  • From Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 7:00pm until Thursday, November 17, 2011 - 9:00am

Christmas Eve

Event time(s):

  • Date: Saturday, December 24, 2011

4:00pm               Family Christmas Eve Service with Communion

5:00-10:00pm    KLS Christmas Event

10:30pm             Festival Organ Prelude

11:00pm             Candlelight Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Christmas Holiday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Monday, December 26, 2011

The church building will be closed Monday, December 26.

Christmas Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, December 25, 2011

On Christmas Day and New Years Day there will be only one English Language (ELS) Worship Service, at 10:00am each of these Sundays. The Korean Language (KLS) Service will be held at 11:00am. There will be no adult or children’s Sunday School classes and the nursery will not be open on these two Sundays. Children will remain with their parents for these services. There will not be any refreshments served before or after the ELS service.

Communications Committee

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 5:00pm until Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 6:30pm

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010

Celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8am, 9am, and 11am (EST) services. All professing Christians are invited to partake.

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011

Celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8am, 9am, and 11am services. All professing Christians are invited to partake.
 

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, November 6, 2011
  • Date: Sunday, December 4, 2011
  • Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012
  • Date: Sunday, April 1, 2012
  • Date: Sunday, May 6, 2012

Celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8am and 11am services. All professing Christians are invited to partake.
 

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, September 4, 2011

Celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8am and 10am services. All professing Christians are invited to partake.
 

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, October 2, 2011

World Communion Sunday:  celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8am and a combined ELS/KLS service 11am. All professing Christians are invited to partake. The Peacemaking Offering will be received at both services.
 

Communion

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012

Celebrating the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at 8:00am and 10:00am services. All professing Christians are invited to partake.
 

Congregational Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 12:15pm until Sunday, September 18, 2011 - 12:30pm

There will be a Congregational Meeting on Sunday, September 18, immediately following the 11:00am Worship Service. The purpose of the meeting is to expand the role of the Pastoral Nominating Committee to include the possibility of nominations for both a Head of Staff and an Associate Pastor if necessary.

Congregational Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 12:15pm until Sunday, November 6, 2011 - 12:45pm

Consecration Sunday

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 10:00am until Sunday, November 14, 2010 - 11:15am

A single worship service will be held on Consecration Sunday, November 14, at 10:00am in the Sanctuary.  Guest speaker will be The Rev. Ronald Naylor of Muncie First Presbyterian Church.  A celebration luncheon in McKay Hall will follow the service.  Meal reservations will be requested startting October 31. The KLS congregation will follow their normal Sunday schedule with KLS worship at 11am in McMillen Chapel and fellowship following in Fellowship Hall. 

Consecration Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011

There will be a single worship service at 10:00am featuring guest speaker Jean Dodds of Indianapolis.  During the service 2012 Estimate of Giving cards will be received, and afterward all are invited to a celebratory brunch in McKay Hall.

Cookie Dough Pick-up

Event time(s):

  • Date: Monday, November 14, 2011

Orders ready for pick-up after 12-Noon.

Covenant Sunday

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 8:00am until Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 1:00pm

Location: Chapel, Sanctuary

September 12 is Covenant Sunday, the beginning of our "winter" schedule. Services will be at 8am, 9am, and 11am. Sunday School teachers and Day Care teachers and staff will be commissioned at the 11am service.

Covenant Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, September 11, 2011

Worship services return to 8:00am and 11:00am schedule. Sunday School teachers will be commisioned during the 11:00 service. Afterward, there will be a McKay Hall reception honoring retiring Day Care Director Deb Alfeld.

Deacon's Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, September 19, 2011 - 6:30pm until Monday, September 19, 2011 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, October 17, 2011 - 6:30pm until Monday, October 17, 2011 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, November 21, 2011 - 6:30pm until Monday, November 21, 2011 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, December 19, 2011 - 6:30pm until Monday, December 19, 2011 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, January 16, 2012 - 6:30pm until Monday, January 16, 2012 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, February 20, 2012 - 6:30pm until Monday, February 20, 2012 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, March 19, 2012 - 6:30pm until Monday, March 19, 2012 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, April 16, 2012 - 6:30pm until Monday, April 16, 2012 - 8:30pm
  • From Monday, May 21, 2012 - 6:30pm until Monday, May 21, 2012 - 8:30pm

Location: Parlor

Deacons

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, March 21, 2011 - 6:15pm until Monday, March 21, 2011 - 8:00pm

Deacons Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, April 18, 2011 - 6:15pm until Monday, April 18, 2011 - 8:15pm

Deacons Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, May 16, 2011 - 6:15pm until Monday, May 16, 2011 - 8:15pm

Deacons Meeting (picnic)

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, June 20, 2011 - 6:30pm until Monday, June 20, 2011 - 8:30pm

Dr. Spath's Wednesday Class

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 8:00pm
  • From Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 6:30pm until Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 8:00pm

Dykstra Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 12:15pm until Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 12:45pm

In grateful appreciation for his guidance and leadership, the congregation will bid farewell and happy retirement to Rev. Dr. Ed Dykstra at a reception following the 11:00am Worship Service.
 

Early Closing

Event time(s):

  • Date: Friday, December 23, 2011

The church office will close at Noon for the Christmas weekend.

Easter Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, April 24, 2011

7:30am               Sunrise Service in the Courtyard

8:00 - 9:45am    Breakfast in Fellowship Hall served by KLS youth

9:00am                Easter Egg Hunt

10:00am              Easter Festival Service in the Sanctuary

11:00am              KLS Easter Service in McMillen Chapel

Easter Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, April 8, 2012

Edelweiss Singers

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 4:00pm until Sunday, July 10, 2011 - 5:30pm

The Edelwiess Singers return to our sanctuary for a 4:00pm free concert.

Egg Roll Sale

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, February 26, 2012

KLS Women’s Association Annual Egg Roll Sale, 10:00am to 12:45pm in the Small Dining Room. Buy them cooked or frozen—they are delicious!

Evangelism Committee Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, October 11, 2010 - 5:00pm until Monday, October 11, 2010 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, November 8, 2010 - 5:00pm until Monday, November 8, 2010 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, December 13, 2010 - 5:00pm until Monday, December 13, 2010 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, January 10, 2011 - 5:00pm until Monday, January 10, 2011 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, February 14, 2011 - 5:00pm until Monday, February 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, March 14, 2011 - 5:00pm until Monday, March 14, 2011 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, April 11, 2011 - 5:00pm until Monday, April 11, 2011 - 6:00pm
  • From Monday, May 9, 2011 - 5:00pm until Monday, May 9, 2011 - 6:00pm

Everyone a Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 11:00am until Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 3:00pm

Location: McKay Hall

The church hosts neighbors for games, food, clothing assistance, and blood pressure testing from 11am to 3pm.  This ministry to the neighborhood is held once each month.

Everyone a Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 11:00am until Thursday, May 26, 2011 - 3:00pm

Location: McKay Hall

The church hosts neighbors for games, food, clothing assistance, and blood pressure testing from 11am to 3pm. This ministry to the neighborhood is held once each month.
 

Everyone A Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 11:00am until Thursday, October 27, 2011 - 3:00pm

The church hosts neighbors for games, food, clothing assistance, and blood pressure testing from 11am to 3pm. This ministry to the neighborhood is held once each month.

 

Everyone a Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 11:00am until Thursday, August 25, 2011 - 3:00pm

The church hosts neighbors for games, food, clothing assistance, and blood pressure testing from 11am to 3pm. This ministry to the neighborhood is held once each month.


 

Everyone a Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 11:00am until Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 3:00pm

Church members and people from the neighborhood gather 11:00am to 3:00pm in McKay Hall for lunch and holiday festivities. Entertainment plans include piano music, singing and a train.  Children will have a cookie decorating table available for our neighbors to have a little Christmas fun with their dessert.

Everyone a Neighbor Day

Event time(s):

  • Date: Thursday, January 26, 2012
  • Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
  • Date: Thursday, March 22, 2012

The church hosts neighbors for games, food, clothing assistance, and blood pressure testing from 11am to 3pm. Come and visit and have lunch with our neighbors. You will have a good time and appreciate, once again, why our church chose to stay downtown to become a presence in the city. This ministry to the neighborhood is held the fourth Thursday of each month.

Faith-Shared Initiative

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 10:00am until Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 11:15am

Rabbi Marla Subeck Spanjer and Khateeb, Imam J. Tamir Rasheed will participate with Michael Spath in the 10:00am Worship Service, Sunday June 26. In addition, there will be a panel discussion following worship during a Lunch and Learn event. Please sign up in the church office for the Lunch and Learn.

Family Night

Event time(s):

  • From Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 5:30pm until Thursday, October 6, 2011 - 7:00pm

Enjoy pizza, salad, and cookies from 5:30-6:15pm, then play age-appropriate Bible games from 6:15-7:00pm. No cost, a free will offering will be taken. RSVP by Oct. 2, to Jennifer at jenshaw15@yahoo.com or 459-6850.

Family Night Spaghetti & Bingo

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 5:30pm until Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 7:00pm

Reservations to Jennifer Shaw, 459-6850, or jenshaw15@yahoo.com

Finance Team Meeting

Event time(s):

  • From Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, November 9, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, March 8, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 7:00pm
  • From Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 5:30pm until Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 7:00pm

First Sunday of Advent

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, November 27, 2011

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011

Children's Christmas Pageant in 11:00am worship service

Gallery Artist's Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, April 29, 2011 - 6:00pm until Friday, April 29, 2011 - 8:00pm

Location: Gallery

Exhibition opening reception for artists Jan McMurtry Arnold and Kristy Jo Beber

Gallery Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 12:15pm until Sunday, November 7, 2010 - 1:30pm

A Gallery Reception will honor artists Andrea Bojrab, April Knox, and Virginia Nance Sunday, November 7, 12:15 to 1:30pm.

Gallery Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 12:15pm until Sunday, January 16, 2011 - 1:30pm

A reception for the annual Parish Art Exhibition will be held 12:15 to 1:30pm Sunday, January 16, in the lower level Gallery.

Gallery Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, September 9, 2011 - 5:00pm until Friday, September 9, 2011 - 7:00pm

Meet artists Geoff Coffey and Elizabeth Wamsley at a reception 5:00-7:00pm in the Gallery. 

Gallery Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, October 14, 2011 - 5:00pm until Friday, October 14, 2011 - 7:00pm

Meet artists Bernie Miller and Jim Miller at exhibition opening.

Gallery Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, January 6, 2012 - 5:00pm until Friday, January 6, 2012 - 7:00pm

One-man show of oil paintings by actor-artist Jeffery Barrymore, complimenting his theater performance in Barrymore's Ghost at 7:30pm.

Germanfest Organ Concert

Event time(s):

  • From Monday, June 6, 2011 - 12:15pm until Monday, June 6, 2011 - 12:45pm

Kathy Miller and Irene Ator will present a recital of pieces by German composers, arranged for organ duet.  Free admission; sponsored by the Fort Wayne Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

 

Hunger Walk

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 9:00am until Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 12:00pm

For the Associated Churches Neighborhood Food Network, The Franciscan Center, and Miss Virginia's Mission. Registration at 9:00am, devotion at 9:45am and a 1.5 mile walk at 10:00am. Donations and registrations can be made at www.associatedchurches.org or mailed to 602 E. Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN, 46802. Make checks payable to Associated Churches. Money will be divided equally among the three non-profits unless noted otherwise. All funds up to $30,000 will be matched by The Lutheran Foundation. Call 260-422-3528 for more information.
 

Ice Cream Social

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 12:00pm until Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 4:00pm

Ice Cream and other activities in the Courtyard (weather permitting, or McKay Hall) as part of Three Rivers Festival.

IMEA Concerts

Event time(s):

  • Date: Friday, January 20, 2012

The Indiana Music Educators Association returns to Fort Wayne for its 2012 Professional Development Conference January 19-21 at Grand Wayne Center. First Presbyterian Church will host four concert events, which are open to the public without charge.


• Friday, January 20, 10:30-11:45am - The Millikin University Choir from Decatur, Illinois, on tour under the direction of Brad Holmes, will present a clinic & choral demonstration.

• Friday, January 20, 2:30-3:45pm - The Butler University Chorale, the premier choral organization of the Jordan College of Fine Arts, will present a concert under the direction of Eric Stark.

• Saturday, January 21, 11:00am-12:00pm - the Melody Makers of Indiana, a chorus of women from all over the state directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan, will present a concert. This group has been in existence for over 75 years.

• Saturday, January 21, 1:00-2:15pm - The Heritage Christian School Colla Vocé choir from Indianapolis, “one of Indiana’s finest high school concert repertoire choirs,” will present their concert.
 

IMEA Concerts

Event time(s):

  • Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012

The Indiana Music Educators Association returns to Fort Wayne for its 2012 Professional Development Conference January 19-21 at Grand Wayne Center. First Presbyterian Church will host four concert events, which are open to the public without charge.
• Friday, January 20, 10:30-11:45am - The Millikin University Choir from Decatur, Illinois, on tour under the direction of Brad Holmes, will present a clinic & choral demonstration.

• Friday, January 20, 2:30-3:45pm - The Butler University Chorale, the premier choral organization of the Jordan College of Fine Arts, will present a concert under the direction of Eric Stark.

• Saturday, January 21, 11:00am-12:00pm - the Melody Makers of Indiana, a chorus of women from all over the state directed by Dr. Scott Buchanan, will present a concert. This group has been in existence for over 75 years.

• Saturday, January 21, 1:00-2:15pm - The Heritage Christian School Colla Vocé choir from Indianapolis, “one of Indiana’s finest high school concert repertoire choirs,” will present their concert.
 

Indiana Center for Middle East Peace - War on Terror, 2011

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 9:00am until Saturday, October 22, 2011 - 12:00pm

War on Terror, 2011 – Political and Diplomatic Options and Strategies, Ambassador Edmund Hull and Dr. James Lutz, Saturday, October 22, 9:00am-12:00pm, Plymouth Congregational Church. Ambassador Edmund Hull’s service includes Jerusalem, Egypt, Tunisia, & Yemen. From 1999 to 2001, he served as the State Department’s Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism. Before that, he was the Director for Near Eastern Affairs on the National Security Council. He earned the CIA’s George H. W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism (1999–2001) & Presidential Meritorious Service Award for service in Yemen (2001–4). He has taught at Princeton University & currently consults for the U.S. military. Dr. James Lutz is a recognized authority on Terrorism. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at IPFW. Dr. Lutz has made presentations to the Defense Intelligence Agency in Washington DC, the senior class at the Foreign Service Institute in South Africa, the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria, South Africa, and the South African Defense Intelligence College. In 2007, he was the recipient of the Outstanding Research Award at IPFW, and in 2005, was the Richard Lugar Scholar.

Interfaith Prayer for Human Rights

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 6:00pm until Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 7:30pm

Keynote speaker Dalia Eshkenazi Landau joins leaders from nine religions in Fort Wayne in celebrating the 63rd anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Reception and fellowship follows the program

Joint 10am Service

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 10:00am until Sunday, February 5, 2012 - 11:15am

A breakfast (8:15am) and the Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held 8:45-9:45am in McKay Hall, followed by joint ELS/KLS worship with Communion at 10:00.  The service will include Arianne Lehn's candidating sermon, and will be followed by a congregational vote for the position of Associate Pastor.   Infants and toddlers may remain in the Nursery during the Congregational Meeting/vote after the 10:00am service, but parents of Sunday School age children should pick them up and bring them back to the Sanctuary with them so Sunday School teachers can also attend the meeting. 
 

Joint Service May 15

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 11:00am until Sunday, May 15, 2011 - 12:15pm

11:00am will be a joint service for all KLS and ELS congregation members and will include the Ordination and Installation of newly elected Deacons and Elders.
 

Jubilee Sunday

Event time(s):

  • Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011

50-year members are honored in McKay Hall reception following 11:00am worship service and congregational meeting.

Kaleidoscope Saturday

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 9:30am until Saturday, April 23, 2011 - 11:00am

Children gather to color eggs and decorate the church.

Kevin Piekarski Jazz Trio

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 7:30pm until Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 9:30pm

Cost: A free-will offering will be taken.

Location: McKay Hall

Join us for the first event in the 2010-2011 Music Series "First Presbyterian Features Fort Wayne"  featuring Kevin Piekarski, the Assistant Principal Bassist of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic.  He came to Fort Wayne in 1983 and founded his jazz group over 20 years ago.

KLS New Year's Eve Service

Event time(s):

  • From Friday, December 31, 2010 - 11:00pm until Saturday, January 1, 2011 - 12:30am

The annual KLS New Year's Eve Service will be held December 31 at 11pm in McMillen Chapel.

KLS Wednesday Evening Service & Fellowship

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 20, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 27, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 17, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 1, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 15, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 5, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 9, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 2, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 9, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 30, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 13, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 20, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 1, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 8, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 29, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 20, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 27, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 3, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 10, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, September 21, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, September 28, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 19, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, October 26, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 9, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, December 28, 2011 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 18, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 22, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 4, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 23, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 6, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 13, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 20, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 18, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, July 25, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 8, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 15, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 9:30pm
  • From Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 7:00pm until Wednesday, August 29, 2012 - 9:30pm

Knitting 4 Peace

Event time(s):

  • From Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 3:00pm until Wednesday, September 7, 2011 - 4:30pm
  • From Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 3:00pm until Wednesday, October 5, 2011 - 4:30pm
  • From Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 3:00pm until Wednesday, November 2, 2011 - 4:30pm
  • From Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 3:00pm until Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 4:30pm

Women 4 Women, Knitting 4 Peace meets the first Wednesday of each month3:00pm in the Parlor. All knitters and crocheters are welcome, as well as anyone who would like to learn to knit or crochet. For more details call Alice Chitwood, 744-3802.

Korean Lunar New Year

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 12:00pm until Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 1:00pm

The KLS congregation will celebrate the Korean Lunar New Year (Feb 3) with a Noon meal Sunday, January 30, in Fellowship Hall.

Korean Thanksgiving

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 12:15pm until Sunday, November 21, 2010 - 2:00pm

Location: McKay Hall

Korean Women's Association hosts Thanksgiving dinner with Korean War veterans at 12:15pm in McKay Hall. 

Korean Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 12:15pm until Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 1:45pm

All Korean War vets invited to this annual KLS event in McKay Hall.

Lehn Ordination

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 4:00pm until Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 5:30pm

Jeffrey Thomas Lehn is ordained in a 4:00pm sanctuary service.  Featured speaker will be the Rev. Michael Lindvall, author and pastor of The Brick Presbyterian Church, New York City. A reception will follow in McKay Hall.

Lehn Reception

Event time(s):

  • From Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 4:00pm until Saturday, November 5, 2011 - 6:00pm

Meet and greet pastor-candidate Jeffrey Lehn and his wife, Arianne, at a reception in McKay Hall.

Lenten Series

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 1:00pm until Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 2:00pm

Rev. Hal Thomas leads discussion of the needs within the Presbyterian community in Allen County.  1:00pm program follows light lunch ($6.50) in McKay Hall.

Lenten Series

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 1:00pm until Sunday, March 27, 2011 - 2:00pm

Rev. John P. Gardner leads discussion on how we should focus our resources to include neighbors of other denominations or purely secular backgrounds. Program begins 1:00pm in McKay Hall.

We live in an increasingly diverse society; the divisions of the Reformation are now more historic than meaningful; families are separated by location and children are adopting alternative religious preferences. These are new concerns and require new approaches. This year’s Lenten series is a way for our congregation to discuss contemporary evangelism and brainstorm some new ideas for "spreading the good news".

Lenten Series

Event time(s):

  • From Sunday, April 3, 2011 - 1:00pm until Sunday, April 3, 2011 - 2:00pm

Dr. Michael Spath leads discussion on dealing with religious diversity in our community at 1:00pm in McKay Hall.

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