The Chosen, Season Two: message series about the films by Dallas Jenkins
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesJoin 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…
Palm Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesOn 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 StatesDid 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 StatesGood 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 StatesJoin 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…
Vacation Bible School
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesAt First Presbyterian Church Elkhart's Vacation Bible School, “Time Travel Camp," children ages 4 - 12 will travel back in time to visit ancient Egypt in biblical times. They will visit the market place to try their hand at some crafts and skills, eat some of the delicious foods, visit Joseph, and play games at…
Trunk or Treat!
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesTrunk 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 StatesExperience 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…