In this article, First Church member Diana Hoke recounts a poignant moment from our congregation’s recent past, where the symbolism of baptism merged with a powerful call to action. Inspired by the ceremony’s vows, Diana’s narrative illuminates the strength of collective action driven by love and compassion. You might recall Read more…
He left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. He was also poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Peter was an ordinary guy who heard and followed God’s extraordinary call. He was a flawed, but faithful disciple. Join us beginning Read more…
The proposed water pipeline from the Wabash aquifer to the LEAP Lebanon district has raised many questions. Is there enough water for all? Are local water uses threatened? What about the aquatic ecosystem in the Wabash River? Was this dry summer indicative of our future climate? Whose water is it, anyway? Read more…
Two of our leading theological scholars today, Diana Butler Bass and Brian McLaren, are progressive advocates of a new kind of Christianity centered in justice and compassion that explores faith, culture, and social transformation. Diana Butler BassBass’s insightful writings, podcasts, and videos have garnered widespread recognition for their thought-provoking analysis Read more…
First Church will launch a new Adult Education series, Sharing Our Faith Journeys, beginning Sunday, April 30. The series focuses on getting to know other members of the congregations through the sharing of faith stories each week. Each week, two members will share their journeys from questions such as: Tell Read more…
Sundays 9:45 am – 10:45 amRoom 211 Beginning Sunday, January 15 and led by various members, this class will start the new year with Amy Jill (A.J.) Levine’s Signs and Wonders: A Beginner’s Guide to the Miracles of Jesus. Levine’s work has been very well received by classes in the past, and Read more…
Sundays 9:45 am – 10:45 am Room 209 This beloved class is returns this January! If you have been wishing for a fellowship class that provides time to connect with one another, make new friends, and includes meaningful devotional time, this is the place for you. We will begin with Read more…
Adult Sunday School Class is held in Room 211 at 9:45 am on Sundays. We will not meet on the first Sunday of each month due to the Fellowship Bruch served from 10:00 – 11:00 am in the AC. Are the Ten Commandments a set of rules, or a way Read more…
This four session class series begins Wednesday, August 31 at 7 pm at First Church in Room 211. At the January 6 insurrection last year, there was a mix of participating organizations. There were American Nazis, white supremacists like the Ku Klux Klan, para-military groups like the Proud Boys and the Oath Read more…