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Member Deaths
Our deepest condolences go to the family of Chun Hui Kim, mother of Diana Wyss, who passed away on June 15. Chun Hui was a member of First Pres for 43 years, a KLM attendee. A private memorial service for Chun Hui will be held on June 19 at Midwest Funeral Home....
Looking For A Few Good Artists
After more than a year of being dark, the First Pres Theater is back and nearly ready to open its doors once again to produce some amazing stage productions. We're looking for 4 artists to help us kick-start our season the right way by creating relevant and eye...
Carrie Winebrenner’s Ordination May 23
Being called into ministry is not an overnight decision. The ordination process takes about three years but, it truly takes a lifetime. It would be an honor and a blessing for you to join us at 2:00pm on Sunday, May 23, 2021, as our resident pastor, Carrie...
Open Audition Call!!
The First Presbyterian Church Theater is excited to announce open auditions for its 2021 Un-Season opening production, “God’s Favorite” written by Neil Simon, directed by Dr. John Tolley! Open auditions will be held as follows:Sunday, June 20 from 4-6PMTuesday, June...
Director of Fine and Performing Arts Ministry
First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a full-time Director of Fine and Performing Arts Ministry. For over 50 years First Presbyterian Theater and Art Gallery have played meaningful roles in the life of the church and the community at large...
Presbyterian 101 – Via Zoom
Want to know more about what being a Presbyterian is about? Whether you’re considering becoming a Presbyterian -- or just curious -- this class is for you. We’ll cover the topics of grace, sin and evil, what it means to declare Jesus as Lord and Savior, how we...
Stand Together 4 Justice Rally
Join Fort Wayne Interfaith Clergy, faith leaders and community members as we celebrate the accountability that happened with the guilty verdict in the murder of George Floyd, while acknowledging that we still have a long way to go for justice. We will gather...
MAD2 Camp
June 7 - June 10; 8:15am - 12:15pmJune 11 Showcase Finale 6:30pm Join us as we explore the fine arts and all that Music, Art, Drama and Dance (MAD2) have to offer during a camp designed especially for 'artists' entering...
First Pres Awarded PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation Certification Through 2022
First Presbyterian Church was certified as an Earth Care Congregation by Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s Presbyterian Hunger Program through February 2022. This honor speaks to the great commitment that First Presbyterian Church has made to care for God’s earth....
Lent 2021 Adult Education Series
We're now heading into our second week of Lent, which also means the start of our (online) Adult Education Lent Series. The theme is "Dear First Pres," and we've got some great presentations ready in which you'll hear several different ministries' plans for...
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MAD2 Camp is in full swing and our campers are gearing up for the showcase finale on Friday night. Until then there’s so much more #music #art #dance and #drama to be had! @fortwayneballet @fwcchoir @fwyoutheatre #fortwayne #myfortwayne #summercamp #whatididthissummer #fortwaynearts
We had an amazing tri-lingual service today with 6 area Presbyterian churches; Trinity Church, Grace PC, Garrett Presbyterian Church, Amistad Church, and United Faith Presbyterian Church. And a special thank you to @wtfish2021 , glory be to God! #sundayfunday #presbyterian #pcusa #fortwaynetogether #fortwayne #church
Our rose gardens certainly enjoyed the rain showers today! #pictureperfect #downtownfortwayne #fortwayne #rosegarden #mayflowers
So the #REVEREND @pastoralcarrie did a thing today and we couldn’t be prouder. Congratulations on your #ordination and accepting your calling to serve! We are grateful and extremely blessed to have you at First Presbyterian Church! #sunday #pentecost #firstpresbyterianchurch #church #fortwayne #myfortwayne #carriewinebrennerrocks