Upcoming Events

Upcoming events at First Pres Fort Worth

THANKSGIVING BASKET PROJECT

Help First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth prepare and contribute food bags with items for a Thanksgiving meal for those in need. Each neighbor will receive a voucher to pick up a turkey or ham at a local grocery store, but we need your donations for the rest of the meal! Please fill a bag with the shopping list items below, then bring filled bags to the red carts outside the worship spaces on Sundays, November 10 and 17. You may also drop donations off at the church office (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.) November 10-16. Donations of money are also appreciated; checks can be made out to First Presbyterian Church with “Thanksgiving Baskets 2024” in the memo, or you may also give online here.

SHOPPING LIST:
15 oz. can yams
15 oz. can cranberry sauce
15 oz. can chicken broth
5+ oz. box instant mashed potatoes
14 oz. bag stuffing mix (or 2 boxes stuffing mix)
14 oz. macaroni and cheese (shells)
18.4 oz. brownie mix
8 ct. hot chocolate mix
10 oz. bag marshmallows
Please stay with sizes requested. Health regulations require that the food be in the original packaging/containers.

CHRISTMAS TOY STORE: DECEMBER 7

Help us stock up for First Presbyterian Church's 10th annual Christmas Toy Store on December 7. This outreach event provides parents and guardians the opportunity to "shop" through a donation-provided store of new children's toys. Each year, over 300 children are served! Items needed (suitable for ages 0–8 years, brand new items, maximum spend of $50 per toy): Remote-controlled vehicles, etc.; 18-inch dolls; Razor (or other brand) kick scooter; monetary donations (gift cards to toy retailers, or checks made payable to First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth with "Christmas Store" in the memo line). Please bring unwrapped donations to the tables outside the worship spaces or to the church office before Sunday, December 1. Thank you!

ADVENT & CHRISTMAS AT FIRST PRES

Advent is full of opportunities for connection, celebration, and worship at First Presbyterian Church Fort Worth. We hope our church will be a place for respite, reflection, and renewal this season and this will be a time to remember the familiar yet powerful story of God’s love for us in the gift of Jesus’ birth. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! View our complete schedule of events and activities at fpcfw.org/advent.

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. 

kirkin' of the tartans: february 2, 2025

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!