Upcoming Events
Upcoming events at First Pres Fort Worth
COST OF POVERTY EXPERIENCE: FEBRUARY 23
You're invited to the Cost of Poverty Experience on Sunday, February 23 from 4-7 p.m. in the Youth Center and Gym. The facilitator-led Cost of Poverty Experience offers a glimpse into the lives of low-income individuals and families living in our community - the obstacles, decisions, and consequences that impact them every day. This workshop is designed for adults as well as youth in middle school and high school. It is ideal for those who serve our neighbors at Community Crossroads, Room in the Inn, Youth Group, or other ministries as we continue, through God’s help, to increase our compassion and empathy. Dinner is included with the experience. Click the button below to register as a participant or a volunteer.
MEN'S RETREAT AT CAMP GILMONT: FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2
Take this time to get away and enjoy dynamic speakers, engaging conversations, moving music, inspiring worship, a walk in the woods, delicious food, adult beverages, fellowship, and fun! Space is limited and lodge rooms fill up fast, so find a friend or family member to share a lodge room with or gather a group of guys to stay with you in a cabin!
JOIN TEAM FIRST PRES AT THE RACE 2 REMEMBER THEM: MARCH 1
Join Team First Pres at the Race 2 Remember Them on Saturday, March 1. This annual 5K and 1 mile fun run helps raise funds to support children and families at The WARM Place.
SAVE THE DATE FOR EEC SUNDAY, MARCH 2
First Pres will celebrate Early Education Center Sunday on March 2. Come and enjoy special music during worship, student art on display, a free lunch, and a grand opening of our new playground! Watch for more details.
LENTEN JOURNEY COMING MARCH 5
A self-paced opportunity for prayer, the Lenten Journey provides seven meditation stations, each focusing on one of the seven last words of Jesus and an eighth meditation station reflecting on the meaning of resurrection in our own lives. Whether you can spare only a few minutes, or can stay for hours, come, walk with Christ in his passion, through his suffering, and into the resurrection. On March 5, the Great Hall will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Facilitators will be available from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. to answer questions and assist you in your experience.
LENTEN COVENANT GROUPS
Spiritual Formation will offer three covenant groups this Lenten season, all based on Megan McKenna’s book, A Perfect Bowl of Light: Stories of Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Repairing the World. Groups are offered in Room 102 on Thursdays, March 13 through April 17 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 5:30-6:30 p.m., and Wednesdays, March 5 through April 9 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please get a copy of the book to use during these sessions. Copies will be available from the church office or you can order a copy from Amazon.
contemplative worship service: FIRST SUNDAYS AT 6:30 P.M.
Contemplative Worship Service: First Sundays, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
First Pres offers a monthly contemplative worship service on the first Sunday evening of the month from 6:30-7:15 p.m. in the Chapel. This service offers time for meditative music, silent reflection, scripture, and prayer in a candlelit chapel.
Circles of Christ
SECOND SATURDAY COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Join Circles of Christ for coffee and conversation on the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. Come share a cup of coffee and your ideas for loving and learning together! For location or questions, contact the Rev. Robyn Michalove.
Men's Ministry
MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
Monday mornings, 6:30-7:45 a.m.
Become part of a group of more than a dozen men who meet weekly to grow in their relationship with God and one another through Bible Study, prayer and sharing.
TAI CHI: MONDAYS AT 10 A.M.
The Wellness Committee is excited to offer Tai Chi to the First Pres community every Monday morning at 10 a.m. in Room 105. Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise that can reduce stress and promotes general physical and mental health. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.
PICKLEBALL IN THE GYM
The Wellness Committee is excited to offer a number of opportunities to play Pickleball in the First Pres gym! Pickleball is a fun, social sport for all ages and skill levels that combines elements of ping-pong, badminton, and tennis, has simple rules, and is easy to learn. With two courts available, up to 8 players can get together for a fun game that is as competitive or as casual as you want it to be. Times currently available are 12-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. each Tuesday through Friday, and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays.
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A COURT TIME
YOUNG ADULT GATHERINGS
Young Adult Social Gatherings, 1st Friday of each month
Monthly social gatherings are planned for the first week of each month. Young Adults (YAs) are invited to gather to enjoy local restaurants, game nights, escape rooms, or any ideas you might have! (See link above to see what's happening next!)
Study & Discussion, 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. Join us for a Bible Study at various locations each month.
Pickleball & Other Games, 4th Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m.