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…

Easter Sunday

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

Join us for Easter joy in worship with glorious music, the Easter Story, communion, beautiful flowers and a message of Hope! The resurrection of the Jesus brings us hope for our personal lives and hope for our world. God’s love never leaves us alone! We worship in two services on Easter Sunday: 9:00 AM Traditional…

Children’s Easter Egg Hunt!

We are happy to provide a little extra fun for children on Easter Sunday. Our Easter Egg hunt is open to the public as well as children of the church. Have your children meet Anna on Easter Sunday morning at 10:30 at the back of the Sanctuary for a special Easter Egg Hunt inside the…

Trunk or Treat!

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

Trunk or Treat is big in our church. Our people love to decorate their cars, decorate themselves (with costumes) and hand out candy to the children of our community. Visit us in our east parking lot from 3-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, for some safe and fun trick or treating. If we’re rained out, we’ll…

Grand opening for the new Journey Cafe Worship Service

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

Experience contemporary worship at First Presbyterian Church in our newly renovated space on the lower level of our building. We’re excited to kick everything off with a grand opening at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, and sincerely hope you’ll join us. Construction workers have been busy all summer and fall, upgrading the space where it…

Christmas Eve Family Service

Please join us for our Family Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 in the newly renovated lower level in our charming contemporary worship coffeehouse. Families and friends sit around tables and enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa as we celebrate Christ’s birth with our great Worship Band. We will hear the story…

Christmas Eve Traditional Service

Our 9 p.m. Traditional Christmas Eve Service has an almost mystical quality about it as we welcome the Christ child in our beautiful sanctuary. Our classic Christmas Eve service features traditional carols, scripture readings that tell of the birth of the Christ child, a special Christmas Eve message, and Christmas Communion and candle lighting during…

Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating, Date to be announced

Pastor Sally will be teaching us the ancient art of Ukrainian Easter egg decoration called Pysanky. The egg decorating is done on raw eggs with metal-tipped styluses warmed by candle flame and dipped in beeswax. Designs are then drawn on the eggs and dipped in successive dyes to create a truly extraordinary egg. The public…