Upcoming Events
Upcoming events at First Pres Fort Worth
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE: DECEMBER 22
Longest Night Service: Sunday, December 22 at 5 p.m. in the Chapel
On December 22, we will mark the winter solstice, the night with the longest period of darkness in the year, as a way to name and acknowledge feelings of grief, sadness, or loss that may be present in this season. During Advent and Christmas, the church focuses on the happiness of receiving the Christ child into the world. Yet there are many among us for whom Christmas is a season of grief. We’ll come together for a moment of reflection for healing and self-care as we gather around Scripture, song, prayer, and acts of remembrance.
CHRISTMAS EVE AT FIRST PRES
Christmas Eve Brunch
Tuesday, December 24 at 10 a.m. at Community Crossroads
Neighbors and friends are invited to enjoy a Christmas brunch together at Community Crossroads, then ride the bus (optional) to First Pres for the noon Christmas Eve worship service. This event is free and open to the public.
Christmas Eve Worship: Tuesday, December 24
12 p.m. - Service of lessons and carols (Sanctuary)
5 p.m. - Service for families with children (Great Hall)
7 p.m. - Service with candlelight (Sanctuary & livestream)
9 p.m. - Service with communion & candlelight (Sanctuary)
Childcare provided at 7 p.m. The shuttle (providing transportation to and from Trinity Terrace) will be available for the 7 p.m. service.
contemplative worship service: begins january 5
Contemplative Worship Service: First Sundays, 6:30-7:15 p.m. beginning January 5
Beginning on January 5, First Pres will offer 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. Epiphany will be our theme on January 5 as we consider how God’s light leads us in the new year.
kirkin' of the tartans: february 2
You're invited to the 28th annual Kirkin' of the Tartans service on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at 11 a.m. This annual service celebrates the Presbyterian Church’s Scottish heritage, including a colorful procession of tartan plaid banners and bagpipes! Following worship, there will be a free luncheon with Scottish foods and entertainment in the Great Hall. "Kirk" is the Scottish word for "church." Tartans, with their distinctive plaid, represent specific Scottish clans, regions, or regiments. The "Kirkin' of The Tartans" or "Churching of the Tartans" is the presentation of a Scottish family's symbol, its tartan, at church for blessing. The first formal "Kirkin" service in America was conducted at New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., in 1941. Wear your family tartan or favorite plaid and come experience the pageantry and tradition!
If you’d like to carry a tartan during the processional, please call the church office (817.335.1231) or click here.
MOMS Yenneagram Retreat: February 7-8, 2025
MOMS (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) is a ministry of First Presbyterian Church for all mothers of children of all ages. Gather with other mothers for support, encouragement, Bible study, fellowship, and friendship. For working moms, stay-at-home-moms, and all moms in between!
This retreat combines yoga + enneagram at Camp Broadway on Eagle Mountain Lake. Come just for the day or stay the night! The cost is $25 per person and begins Friday at 5 p.m. until Saturday at 3 p.m. Join Courtney Perry, Minneapolis-based Enneagram teacher and certified yoga instructor, for a weekend of whole-self learning with our minds, hearts, and bodies. She utilizes yoga poses to enhance the learning process and to keep bodies engaged and moving throughout the retreat. (No prior knowledge of the Enneagram or yoga is required for this event.)
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.