Outreach
Transforming Lives Through the Love of Jesus Christ
As the Church, we are Christ’s body in the world and believe that we are always being re-formed to meet the needs of the world around us. Because of that, community outreach means a lot to us and leaving our city in better shape than which we found it is what keeps us going. We do that by:
- Providing backpacks of food for students at Washington Elementary School.
- Making and serving dinner at the Rescue Mission & St. joseph’s Mission
- Collecting food for area food pantries.
- Provide dental work and dentures for clients of Matthew 25.
- Donating time and money to area non-profits.
- Hosting “tough talks” on issues that matter to Fort Wayne.
- Korean Language Ministry
- FPC Day School
- Music Series
- Men’s and Women’s Bible Study
- Weekly Book Clubs
- Project 216 Meal Packing (video below)
Smock Senior Ministries
Smock Senior Ministries is a Presbyterian ministry of congregations in Indiana to enhance health, education, welfare and happiness for older adults. The services and programs are made possible due to the legacy that Frank and Laura Smock bequeathed for Presbyterian Seniors who live in the State of Indiana.
Global Missions
First Presbyterian sponsors missionaries around the world.
Local Missions
Read about the local community programs supported by First Presbyterian.
Community Groups
The following Fort Wayne area groups meet in the church:
Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), every Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm, Room 300
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, third Wednesday of the month, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, Room 304
Central AA every Tuesday, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm, McKay Hall
Compassionate Friends, first Tuesday of the month, 7:30-9:30 pm, Parlor
Depression and 12, every Wednesday, 7:30-8:30 pm, Room 303
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) every Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:00-9:00 pm, Fellowship Hall
AA Grapevine, every Monday (starting Aug 7, 2017, previously on Wednesdays) 7:30-8:30 pm, Parlor
Stag Alanon, every Monday, 7:30-9:00 pm, Yoke Room
Woman’s AA, every Monday, 7:30-9:00 pm, Chapel Lounge
Earth Care & Sustainability
In 2015 we earned the designation of Earth Care Congregation from PCUSA. A Green Team was formed to plan and execute activities and programs and keep the congregation informed.
Facility Rentals
First Presbyterian Church has rooms and a large banquet hall that can be rented for meetings, receptions, parties, etc. The 300-seat theater is also available for rental. For more information, please contact us at info@firstpresfortwayne.org or call the church office at 260-426-7421.