World Communion Video

 Here is the link to World Communion Sunday's video at the United Methodist Church. 

https://www.youtube.com/live/8ivKhU8L1w4?si=q7RUmrfFCzavYaeG

Upcoming Events at FPC

 You are invited to join Pastor Keith as he leads a study on what NT Wright calls the 15 Essential Biblical texts today and every following Tuesday at 1PM  in the Parlor.  Bring your lunch if needed!

Community Fellowship Night kicks off tomorrow at 6PM.  Come eat and invite a friend to enjoy Chef Merlyn's awesome cooking.  Cost is by donation.  We turn no one away.

This Sunday, Oct 12, is that last day of our Friday Backpack food drive.  Bring your donations to church on Sunday or drop them off when the church office is open (Tues-Thursday, 9AM to Noon).  We will dedicate your gifts in worship.

World Communion Worship Info 10.5.25

 Dear Friends-

We will meet for worship to celebrate World Communion at the United Methodist Church at 10AM Pacific time on Sunday, October 5.  We will be joined by First Christian, St. Peter's Episcopal, Hub City Church, and Zion Lutheran.  Deacon Linda Hale from St. Peter's will share the message.

If you wish to watch the live stream, here is the YouTube link.  If possible, we will see if we can share it over to the FPC's page when it starts.  

Blessings,

Keith and Laura

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Upcoming Events

Centering Prayer gathers at noon on Mondays in the Parlor.  For more information, contact David Ebel.

Prayer Shawl meets at 1:30 the first and third Wednesday of each month  in the Parlor.  All are welcome.

Pastor Laura will facilitate “Stories and Shalom”, a women’s retreat at Westminster Woods on October 11th from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  The retreat is hosted by the women of FPC Pendleton. The women of FPC La Grande are welcome!  Cost is $20.  Contact Pastor Laura to sign up. 

Our annual Food Drive for Friday Backpack will start September 21st and run through October 12th.  The top five items needed are 16 ounce jars of peanut butter, 15 ounce cans of chili, 5 ounce cans of tuna or chicken, 4 ounce packages of instant potatoes, and 15 ounce cans of any variety of Chef Boy RD.  Bring items on Sunday mornings or any time the office is open.  If you wish to make a financial donation, please make checks payable to Friday Backpack.  Please note the sizes of items.  Children need to be able to carry them home from school, so larger items are more difficult.  Thank you.

Scouts from 514 who are attending the National Jamboree in 2026 are looking for ways to raise funds to attend.  If you have yard work or leaf raking you need done, reach out to Keith and he will coordinate it for Ben, Daxon, and Dominic.  They will come to your house and for a donation, they will get it done!

Keith has started his class called "The 15 Most Essential Bible Passages". You can still join us!  Bring your lunch if necessary on Tuesdays at 1PM in the Parlor.

World Communion Sunday Oct 5

 Dear Friends-

This Sunday, Oct. 5, our congregation will join Zion Lutheran, the Methodists, First Christian, Hub City Church, and St. Peter's Episcopal churches to celebrate World Communion. 

The service will start at 10AM and be hosted by the United Methodist Church.  The church is located just down the street from FPC at 1612 Fourth Street.

Deacon Linda Hale from St. Peters will give the message and any loose or undesignated offering will go to Friday Backpack.

There will be no worship service at First Presbyterian that morning.  See you Sunday at the United Methodist Church!

Blessings,

Keith and Laura

FPC Worship Video 9.28.25

 

Community Fellowship Night starts Oct 8!

 Our Community Fellowship Night dinners will start up Oct 8 and run 6 weeks this fall, ending Nov 12.  This is a great time to get together with friends new and old over a wonderful meal prepared by Chef Merlyn.  Dinner starts at 6PM.

We are always looking for more hands to help set up, serve, and cleanup.  If you would like to help with this important fellowship ministry, let Pastor Keith know and we will find a place to plug you in.

FPC Worship Info 9.28.25

 Greetings in the name of our Risen Lord Jesus Christ!  

Join us for worship online or in person this Sunday, September 28, at 9:30AM Pacific Time.  

Pastor Keith's message, Here I Am! Don't Send Me, is based on Exodus 2-4.  You are invited to read and mediate on the scripture beforehand.  

You can connect online at FPC Online Worship to watch the service live and you can use that same link to access a recording of the worship service anytime.     

We invite you to add your name to our Virtual Guest Book to help us know who is watching, take prayer requests, and connect with you if you wish.  The link to the Guest Book is Virtual Guest Book.

Bulletin Info is FPC Worship Info 9.28.25

Blessings,

Keith and Laura

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Upcoming Events

World Communion Sunday will be an ecumenical service at 10:00 am at the United Methodist Church.  There will be no worship service at FPC that day.

Centering Prayer gathers at noon on Mondays in the Parlor.  For more information, contact David Ebel.

Prayer Shawl meets at 1:30 the first and third Wednesday of each month  in the Parlor.  All are welcome.

A new 8-week session of the Growing Through Grief Support Group will begin October 2nd, meeting each Thursday from 6:00-8:00pm.  Contact Pastor Laura to register.

Pastor Laura will facilitate “Stories and Shalom”, a women’s retreat at Westminster Woods on October 11th from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  The retreat is hosted by the women of FPC Pendleton. The women of FPC La Grande are welcome!  Cost is $20.  Contact Pastor Laura to sign up. 

Our annual Food Drive for Friday Backpack will start September 21st and run through October 12th.  The top five items needed are 16 ounce jars of peanut butter, 15 ounce cans of chili, 5 ounce cans of tuna or chicken, 4 ounce packages of instant potatoes, and 15 ounce cans of any variety of Chef Boy RD.  Bring items on Sunday mornings or any time the office is open.  If you wish to make a financial donation, please make checks payable to Friday Backpack.  Please note the sizes of items.  Children need to be able to carry them home from school, so larger items are more difficult.  Thank you.

Scouts from 514 who are attending the National Jamboree in 2026 are looking for ways to raise funds to attend.  If you have yard work or leaf raking you need done, reach out to Keith and he will coordinate it for Ben, Daxon, and Dominic.  They will come to your house and for a donation, they will get it done!

Keith will be leading a class called "The 15 Most Essential Bible Passages". Class starts Tuesday, Sept 30 at 1PM in the parlor. Bring your lunch if needed.