A Dicken’s Christmas begins Dec. 10 (Advent messages)

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

Do you remember the story of Scrooge?  Charles Dickens published his little book, A Christmas Carol in December of 1843.    It was sold out by Christmas Eve!  We think this story is worth revisiting. For the second and third Sundays of Advent, Pastor Sally has invited special guests (ghosts!)to make appearances with her message.  Don’t…

A Dicken’s Movie Night

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

In honor of the our Advent focus on Dicken’s, A Christmas Carol, we have set aside Monday, Dec. 11 to watch one of our favorite versions of the movie, “A Christmas Carol.”  Curtain is at 6:30 pm.  The movie should last about an hour and 45 minutes, and we will take a little time to…

The Chosen, Season Two: message series about the films by Dallas Jenkins

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

Join us on Sundays, January 28 – March 17, for a sermon series about the 2nd season of “The Chosen” a film series about the Life of Jesus and his disciples created and directed by filmmaker, Dallas Jenkins.  Each Sunday, Pastor Sally will be shaping her sermons from an episode from season two of the…

Ashes to Go

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

”Ashes to Go” will be offered to the whole community this year on Ash Wednesday as a “drive through devotional experience.” Come for a bit of scripture, a prayer and the imposition of ashes on your forehead or hand, all offered in the comfort of your car.  Just drive in under the portico by our…

Third Annual Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

Ukrainian Egg Decorating is back again by popular demand! Pastor Sally will be teaching us the ancient art of Ukrainian Easter egg decoration called Pysanky on Sunday, Mar 10. The egg decorating is done on raw eggs with metal tipped styluses warmed by candle flame and dipped in beeswax. The designs are then drawn on…

Palm Sunday

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with great joy and excitement! Join us for worship as we remember the Jesus’ Triumphant Entry. We will decorate with palms at the 9:00 AM Traditional service and the 10:00 AM Contemporary service, and there will be palms to take home after each service. (Cross…

Maundy Thursday “Theater” and communion

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

Did you ever wonder who made the last supper for Jesus and his disciples the night before he died? Join us for a funny yet poignant “short play” at First Presbyterian, entitled “Maundy Thursday from the Kitchen” where we get to listen in to the conversation of the women disciples preparing the Passover meal for…

Good Friday Tenebrae

First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States

Good Friday is the day of the cross. It’s a hard day for Christians but an important day as we remember the lengths God was willing to go to demonstrate his endless love for us. This year at First Presbyterian we will gather to read the story of Jesus’s passion with music and candlelight in…