On this third Sunday after Epiphany, we reflect on Mark 1:1-14 https://bit.ly/490W3ly and Jonah 3: 1-10 https://bit.ly/3U9WXYE. We welcome guest Preacher, David Colby, who will share with us “The Reluctant Prophet, the Penitent Kind, Active Animals, and the Grace of God.”
Category: Worship
Welcome to Vanco, Our New Online Giving Platform
Hi First Presbyterian Church! My name is Callie, and I’m excited to show you how to get started with Vanco, your new online giving platform. In this video, I’ll guide you through accessing your giving page, making one-time and recurring gifts, and managing your profile. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Cheri at communications@firstpresgreenbay.org. Let’s get started!
Worship Service January 14, 2024
On this second Sunday after Epiphany, we will consider the story of the young boy Samuel as he grew up in the temple with his mentor Eli in 1 Samuel 3: 1-11 https://bit.ly/3HfWtIS. Pastor Katie will reflect on “To Dream and To Do.”
Worship Service January 7, 2024
On this Epiphany Sunday we reflect on Isaiah 60: 1-6 https://bit.ly/47Aii0M and Matthew 2: 1-12 https://bit.ly/3vBK2V6 and Pastor Katie shares with us about “Showing Up”.
Worship Service December 31, 2023
On this First Sunday of Christmas we have a Service of Lessons and Carols. We reflect on Luke 2: 22-35 https://bit.ly/3vlpekX , Luke 2: 36-38 https://bit.ly/3RJIhNk and Luke 2: 39-40 https://bit.ly/48G2gmN. Pastor Katie returns as our worship leader.
Worship Service December 24, 2023
On this Fourth Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Love and reflect on Luke 1: 26-38 https://bit.ly/3ubxYGr Our guest preacher on this morning is Nancy Siewert.
2024 Epiphany Sunday
January 7th
“Epiphany” is a word meaning manifestation, revelation, or showing forth. At the Epiphany of the Lord (observed on the calendar on January 6th, or the Sunday closest to it) we celebrate the manifestation of God’s saving purposes to all the nations of the world.
Just as the Magi came from a distant land to worship the Christ child, God’s covenant of grace is extended to all people who believe the good news of Jesus Christ. In Epiphany, the symbolism of light is important—not only because of the star that guided the Magi, but also as it suggests the bright dawning of God’s self-revelation in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we are called to bear Christ’s light in the world.
Our liturgical color changes from the blue of Advent to white for Epiphany, and we focus our attention on images of light and the showing forth of the Messiah in our lives. One way to celebrate the season of Epiphany is to start out the new year with a “star word.” A star word is a random word that becomes a prayer guide, a focus, a way to watch for God. God can use anything to speak to us. There is nothing magical about a star word. But a star word begins as a mystery; typically you do not choose it. And so, it invites investigation, attentiveness, waiting. A star word orients you to watch for God in a particular way, to be receptive to the Spirit who is moving right now in the world around you.
On Sunday, January 7th our worship celebration of Epiphany will include the distribution of “star words” for everyone present. Come and see what word might guide you in 2024!
2024 Per Capita Sunday
January 21, 2024
What is per capita? Did you check that box on your pledge card, committing to pay $37.95 for each adult member of your household this year? Why do we ask for that above and beyond your regular pledge? Are we contributing to things we don’t want to?! How can we know?
On January 21, 2024, we will answer all these questions and more!
The PC(USA) (our denomination) has invited all Presbyterians to center their worship services around the ways in which we are called into mutual support and ministry through per capita giving. Our worship on this day will focus our attention on the larger issues of our denomination and the connectional nature of being Presbyterian.
The Generosity Team will host the coffee fellowship time and engage further discussion as well.
Worship Service December 17, 2023
On this Third Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Joy and reflect on Luke 1: 46-55 https://bit.ly/3NsHxKZ, a portion of Mary’s Magnificat. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges will sing “Breath of Heaven” by Amy Grant and Pastor Katie will focus on “Magnified Joy.”
Worship Service December 10, 2023
On this Second Sunday of Advent, we light the candle of Peace and focus our attention on what peace means in our world today. The children will sing an introit in our worship service: “What Do You Hear?” Pastor Katie will share Mark 1: 1-8 https://bit.ly/3Rvr0bG and reflect on “Only the Beginning”. We welcome our dear friend Micah Zuelke as substitute organist.
