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Spring Singing Schedule

Please click here for a copy of the Spring Singing Schedule.

Confirmation Kick-Off

Sunday, January 22 at 11:15 a.m.
Youth in 7th and 8th grade (or older who have not been through confirmation) are invited to join the Rev. Barbara E. Senecal-Davis on Sunday, …

Confirmation for Parents

Sunday, January 8 at 12:30 p.m.
Parents of 7th-8th graders and parents who have had youth go through the confirmation in the previous two confirmation sessions are invited to join the …

Register for Confirmation

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Toy Donations

Each Christmas, First Church provides toys to a local children’s charity with donations from our congregation. The children range in age from 6 months to 6 years. Donated toys should be new

Little Children’s Christmas Party

Sunday, December 11
12:30 p.m. in the South Wing

Please join the merriment, festive caroling, special treats, AND help us welcome our surprise guest!
Ages 6 and under (older siblings welcome)….

Room at the Inn: Advent Shelter Night for Families

Friday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m. in the Morrow Room
Advent is a season when we tend to turn our focus to the home: setting out greens and ornaments and filling …

November Ecclesia Event: Interfaith Explorations

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 18 at 6:00 pm as we build relationships with our Jewish neighbor congregation, the Village Temple.  We’ll begin with dinner at First Presbyterian, then …

Parent Reading List: Raising Spiritually Healthy Children

In the introduction to her book, 99 Ways to Raise Spiritually Healthy Children, Kathleen Long Bostrom reminds us that “Even the tasks that may seem unrelated to faith, such as proportioning …

Singing As a Family

We live in a culture that has professionalized singing.  Our iPods feed us music that is spliced to impossible perfection.  Soloists’ voices are tuned up with auto tune and gain shimmer and …

Thanksgiving Eve Service

The congregation of First Presbyterian Church, and several other Jewish and Christian congregations in the Greenwich Village community, will worship together in an Inter-Faith Service for Thanksgiving Eve on Wednesday, November 23, …

Advent Wreath Making for Children and Families

Sunday, November 20 after worship
With one candle for each Sunday in the season of Advent, Advent Wreaths are a tradition that helps us prepare our homes and our hearts for …

Baby and Toddler Worship

Sunday, November 20 at 9:45 a.m.
Baby and Toddler Worship is an opportunity for families with young children (2 years old and under) to worship God through singing, storytelling, and activities.  …

Seasons & Sacraments

Sunday, November 13 at 12:30 p.m.
The Rev. Barbara E. Davis
November 13 – Beginning the Church Year: The Season of Advent

Have you ever wondered why the hangings on the pulpit change …

Mission Fair

Sunday, October 30 at 12:15 p.m.
In the Great Hall

Join us as the Mission Fair returns Sunday, October 30th! During coffee hour the Great Hall will bustle with local and church …

October Ecclesia Event for Youth

Sunday, October 23
12:15-2:00 p.m.
begins on the Youth Balconies

Nothing says Fall like pumpkin carving, bulb planting, and cider drinking!  Our October Ecclesia event will include all three (plus some Halloween candy!) …

Harvest Time at Holmes

Saturday, October 15
9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

On Saturday, October 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., join the Membership/Fellowship and Family Ministries committees for a fun-filled autumn day at Holmes …

Baby & Toddler Worship

Sunday, October 16 at 9:45 a.m.
Baby and Toddler Worship is an opportunity for families with young children (2 years old and under) to worship God through singing, storytelling, and activities.  …

Confirmation for Parents

This winter our 7th-8th grade youth will begin the confirmation process.  Parents of 7th-8th graders and parents who have had youth go through the confirmation in the previous two confirmation sessions are …

Fresh Model for Youth Ministry Kicks off This Fall

What does a vibrant experience of church look like for youth in grades 7-12?  For youth at First Presbyterian seeking an experience of the holy, spiritual growth is found in dynamic and …

Blessing of the Animals

Wednesday, October 5, at 6:00 p.m.
beginning on the South Lawn (rain or shine)

led by the Rev. Barbara E. Davis and the Family Ministries Committee
You and your pets are invited to …

Church School Information 2011-2012

September 8, 2011

Dear Parents, Children, and Youth,

We hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer; we are excited to hear about to hear about “what you did on …

Church School Registration Form

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A Message from the Nursery School Director

Dear First Church Member:

As Director of The First Presbyterian Church Nursery School, it is my pleasure to tell …

Families and Teachers: Welcome Back!

Tuesday, September 6
6:00 p.m.:
Rehearsal for September 11 Service

Saturday, September 10
9:30 a.m.:
Church School Teacher Training

Sunday, September 11
10:00 a.m.:
Rehearsal for Children and Youth Singing in Worship
11:00 a.m.: Children and Youth Sing …

Family Music Rehearsals for September 11

The ten-year anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center falls on a Sunday.  There will be several ways for children and youth to participate as we observe this day in …