Waves of refugees from Syria and Iraq are flooding into Europe and our media feeds. An even larger crisis exists within Syria and Iraq as refugees fleeing ISIS inundate communities that still remain outside of ISIS control. On the front line of this crisis stand our sister churches in Iraq and
Continue readingJoin us for our annual Swiss Steak dinner. A classic meal of pounded steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables and desert all home made by our fabulous First Presbyterian Cooks. Meals are $10 for adults, $5 for kids. We start serving at four and go until 7:00 or sell out, whichever
Continue readingAs part of hosting Eyes of Freedom, First Presbyterian is creating space for those who wish to remember in prayer family members, loved ones or friends who either lost their lives in combat or who carry with them the scars of battle. Prayers for Freedom Worship Service Sunday, September 13
Continue readingHere’s all the details about the Eyes of Freedom Memorial at First Presby September 9 – 12 What is it? A series of life size portraits by Ohio artist Anita Miller memorializing 22 Marines from Ohio’s Lima Company who were killed in Iraq in 2005. Learn more about the memorial. In
Continue readingLast Saturday, Judy Wilms, Ed Wilms, Bob Boyle and Louise Best gave our sanctuary projector some much needed TLC. Its now all ready for fall with a new bulb, a new filter and a thorough cleaning.
Continue readingA year ago last June, when I met the congregation for the first time, my sermon contained the following line: So we will begin opening up the doors and cracking the windows. We will let the wind in… At the time, I meant it as a metaphor. I also didn’t
Continue readingOn Tuesday of last week I got to hang out in Firestone Park and get hit with water balloons, get stuck in an obstacle course and play corn hole. Saturday we piled into cars and traveled to southern Columbiana County to visit with our friends at Youth With A Purpose.
Continue readingA huge thank you to everyone who helped out at the Park Outreach on Tuesday. Check out photos in the Gallery Section.
Continue readingSometimes when we read a story from the actual Bible it doesn’t exactly match what we learned in Sunday School. While preparing last week’s sermon on Joseph I was surprised to see that Joseph’s famous Coat of Many Colors had turned into a “long robe with sleeves.” (NRSV) I then checked a
Continue readingBack in March we challenged ourselves to raise $5,000 in honor of our anniversary with the goal of helping Beacon House, an orphanage in Ghana, build the water system for their new campus. The entire project will honor long-time CPC member and missionary Sue Barrow Schmidt. On Sunday we announced
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