This Week:
May 22 – Mourning to Joy
Save the date May 22, 6:30pm.Join the deacons as they are introduced to Griefshare, a video seminar series that will be an encouragement to any who’ve experienced loss and to those who care for them.
Upcoming Events:
May 27 – Fellowship Potluck
Come Join Our Church Potluck Brunch on Sunday, May 27, between services in the courtyard. Adult Sunday School will be on break so we can enjoy this time of fellowship together. Please bring your brunch item to the dining room. See you there!
May 27th, 7:00 PM Jessie & Friends!
An evening of chamber music presented by concert pianist Jessie Chang and Jisun Yang, violin, Chi-Yuan Chen, viola, Yao Zhao, cello, and Samuel Hager, bass. This unique chamber concert will present Mozart’s and Turina’s Piano Quartets and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet. Bring your friends – you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.
May 30th—-FPC Student Ministries wants to honor our graduates!
If you are graduating from high school or college, we would like to know! Please email Peter Joseph at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org with the following info: high school and what college you will be attending or college and degree. We will be creating an insert in June in our church bulletin listing all our graduates.
June 9-11 – Adult AMOR Missions Trip
Adult AMOR Ministries Missions Trip June 9th, 10th, and 11th (Saturday – Monday) AMOR Ministries strengthens the local church in Mexico through house building ministries. No construction skills are needed, there is a place for you! E-mail jeff@sloanfamily.net or contact Jeff Sloan (619-218-2462) for more information. We would love to have you join us. More information and Mission Trip Participation Forms available at http://www.fpcsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Individual-Participation-Form.pdf
Mark your Calendars!
KidsGames June 25-29, 2012 and SonRise National Park VBS July 23-27, 2012.
Online registration will open on Monday May 14th.
KidsGames Volunteer Opportunities
We will be hosting KidsGames June 25-29th, 2012. We need your help to reach children for Christ! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Coaches/Sport Leaders, Small Group Guides, Coach/ Asst. Coach, Music Leader, Bible Story Leader, Fun Games Leader, Snack Team, First Aid, Follow Up Team, Registration, Clean Up Crew, Closing Celebration Team and Administrative Team.
Student Ministries—Drivers needed
We are always in need of drivers and transportation for youth events, so if you would like to help, please contact Peter Joseph at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org or at 619-301-8339.
Join us on Saturday May 26 for Operation Blessing where we distribute groceries to military families! For more information check out the flyer FPC Military Food Distribution Flyer!
This Week:
May 13 – Last day to buy tickets!!! Presbyterian Urban Ministries Fundraiser at Petco Park
Join us at Petco Park on May 18 at 7:05pm and help Presbyterian Urban Ministries! Purchase a $45 ticket for $40 in the reserve field section and a portion of the ticket price will be used in outreach by Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Visit http://www.pumsd.org/Donate.html and fill in $40 X number of tickets requested on the paypal form and under special instructions write “Padres Tickets” and indicate pick up or mail. Tickets can be picked up at PUM. Call 619-232-2753 with any questions.
May 13 – Woman’s Retreat Balance Due
Sunday May 13th is the last day to register and to pay your balance for the Woman’s Retreat at Oakbridge on May 18-20. Please stop by the Welcome Center to pick up directions, packing information and to sign up for free time activities.
May 15 – Adult Fellowship Luncheon
Join us at noon in the Assembly Room. Chris Barbara, Assistant Ladle Director, will speak to us about next steps in his own life made possible because of the grace of God. And he will speak to us about Next Steps for others, the ministry that God has given him here at First Pres. Donation of $5 for lunch is appreciated. Please RSVP to: margaret.walls@fpcsd.org.
Upcoming Events:
Mark your Calendars!
KidsGames June 25-29, 2012 and SonRise National Park VBS July 23-27, 2012.
Online registration will open on Monday May 14th.
KidsGames Volunteer Opportunities
We will be hosting KidsGames June 25-29th, 2012. We need your help to reach children for Christ! We are currently looking for volunteers to serve as Coaches/Sport Leaders, Small Group Guides, Coach/ Asst. Coach, Music Leader, Bible Story Leader, Fun Games Leader, Snack Team, First Aid, Follow Up Team, Registration, Clean Up Crew, Closing Celebration Team and Administrative Team.
May 22 – Mourning to Joy
Save the date May 22, 6:30pm.Join the deacons as they are introduced to Griefshare, a video seminar series that will be an encouragement to any who’ve experienced loss and to those who care for them.
June 2 & 9 – New Members Class
Interested in joining First Pres? Plan to attend our next new members class, June 2 and 9, 9am-12pm. There will be another class in September. For more information contact:lkroeder@aol.com.
July 7th-15th in Idaho–Sierra Service Project
We need 1 adult counselor to help us with our Senior High Trip service project working on a Native American Reservation in Idaho. If you are interested, please contact Peter Joseph ASAP either in the office, or by email: peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
Ladle Update
Since January 1st The Ladle Fellowship has served 4,776 people over 5,578 hot meals and distributed 2,915 articles of clothing. On behalf of the urban poor, the homeless, and the hungry of downtown San Diego; thank you FPC family! If you or someone you know would like to sponsor a complete Ladle Fellowship meal, please contact Will Braswell @ will.braswell@fpcsd.org. It costs less than you think to do more than you know. For the past 5 months the Ladle Fellowship has been happy to supply the tasty treats in the courtyard between services. We wish to thank you all for your continued support of the Ladle Coffee Cart.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
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This Week:
Saturday May 5-Date Change!!! – Swinging for Liberia
A benefit for St. Paul’s School in Liberia, West Africa, the sister school of our own City Tree School and a school that FPC members and others helped rebuild after Liberia’s Civil War. Funds raised will help run the school and build a cafeteria/library addition which will provide space for Sunday and ongoing worship. The Gala will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6 PM at “The Abbey” 2825 Fifth Ave. San Diego 92101. Dinner, dancing and a silent auction; on site child care (ages 4 to 6th Grade.) Tickets, $30 in advance and $40 at the door, can be purchased by calling (858) 539-0954 X101 or online at: www.growingliberiaschildren.org. Can’t come? Donations are very helpful!
Tuesday May 8 – Clippers
Clippers will meet Tuesday May 8 at 6 PM in the West Room. After our pot luck dinner, we will hold the annual auction which raises funds for Missions.
Special meals and other goodies will be for sale to the high bidders.
Clarinet Needed for FPC Orchestra
Do you have a clarinet you would like to donate to the church? If so, please contact: Keith Whitlock at (619) 232-7513 x 1031 or keith.whitlock@fpcsd.
Upcoming Events:
May 18 – Presbyterian Urban Ministries Fundraiser at Petco Park
Join us at Petco Park on May 18 at 7:05pm and help Presbyterian Urban Ministries! Purchase a $45 ticket for $40 in the reserve field section and a portion of the ticket price will be used in outreach by Presbyterian Urban Ministries. Visit http://www.pumsd.org/Donate.html and fill in $40 X number of tickets requested on the paypal form and under special instructions write “Padres Tickets” and indicate pick up or mail. Tickets can be picked up at PUM. Call 619-232-2753 with any questions.
Sunday May 27th, 7:00 PM - Jessie & Friends!
An evening of chamber music presented by concert pianist Jessie Chang and Jisun Yang, violin, Chi-Yuan Chen, viola, Yao Zhao, cello, and Samuel Hager, bass. This unique chamber concert will present Mozart’s and Turina’s Piano Quartets and Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet. Bring your friends – you won’t want to miss this rare opportunity.
June 9-11 – Adult AMOR Missions Trip
Adult AMOR Ministries Missions Trip June 9th, 10th, and 11th (Saturday – Monday) AMOR Ministries strengthens the local church in Mexico through house building ministries. No construction skills are needed, there is a place for you!. E-mail jeff@sloanfamily.net or contact Jeff Sloan (619-218-2462) for more information. Passports are required for crossing the border, There is still time to get one, apply now! More information and Mission Trip Participation Forms available at http://www.fpcsd.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Individual-Participation-Form.pdf
Operation Blessing Update
Thank you to our 43 Operation Blessing volunteers as well as our numerous contributors. With your help we were able to provide food for 48 active military personnel and their families, plus 29 retired veterans; for a total of 264 individuals being helped. Special thanks to the FPC youth who were on hand to man the grocery carts. You were a blessing. You can still help Ladle! We are in need of blankets, mens and women’s jackets (all sizes), XL mens & womens sweatshirts, mens pants & shoes plus toiletries including shampoo.
Don’t forget to sample and support the Ladle Coffee Cart goodies between services.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
This Week:
City Tree Scholarship Month!
Rooted in Faith, Growing Fruit into the Future, Please give to City Tree Christian School’s Scholarship Fund. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to provide scholarships for students whose families could not otherwise afford a Christian education. Your help is needed! Donations can be made by using the envelopes found in the pews, but also online http://www.citytree.org/get-involved/scholarship.html. Check out the Scholarship Flyer here!
April 27th thru 28th—30 Hour Famine sponsored by FPC Student Ministries
Our senior high and middle school youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine where our youth will be raising funds for our Compassion Child in Ghana and for Ladle Fellowship. The famine begins at 12 noon and ends at 6 pm the next day for our youth. We ask youth to come at 8 pm on Friday and end with youth being picked up at FPC at 3:30 pm the next day. We will be helping out with Operation Blessing, as well as having a fun excursion at San Diego Ice Center doing broomball. We will be raising the awareness of hunger in the world through this project. Please talk to Peter Joseph for more info at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
April 29 - Get to Know Dr. John Boateng
Dr. John Boateng, Regional Coordinator of the Luke Society in Africa, and head of the Medical Clinic in Kasei, Ghana, will be with us from April 26-29. The Luke Society is an interdenominational organization of Christian health and business professionals dedicated to medical missions, supporting indigenous Christian health professionals on six continents. Dr. Boateng is a dear friend and facilitator of the mission experiences for our BASIC teams that have visited the village of Kasei over the last two years. Dr. Boateng will preach at Jazz Vespers Saturday and both Sunday services, April 28 & 29. During the adult Sunday school hour, Dr. Boateng will share his inspiring life story, how the village of Kasei is developing, and answer questions about all of Africa.
Monday, April 30th–2nd Deposit for Sierra Service Project Due
Reminder: The 2nd deposit for $100 payable to FPC is due by April 30th. Please drop it off by the church office or give to Peter on a Sunday. We also need your registration form which can be found at www.fpcstudents.com
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
Saturday May 5, 2012 – Date Change!!! – Swinging for Liberia
a benefit for St. Paul’s School in Liberia, West Africa, the sister school of our own City Tree School and a school that FPC members and others helped rebuild after Liberia’s Civil War. Funds raised will help run the school and build a cafeteria/library addition which will provide space for Sunday and ongoing worship. The Gala will be held Saturday, May 5, 2012, 6 PM at “The Abbey” 2825 Fifth Ave. San Diego 92101. Dinner, dancing and a silent auction; on site child care (ages 4 to 6th Grade.) Tickets, $30 in advance and $40 at the door, can be purchased by calling (858) 539-0954 X101 or online at: www.growingliberiaschildren.org. Can’t come? Donations are very helpful!
Clarinet Needed for FPC Orchestra
Do you have a clarinet you would like to donate to the church? If so, please contact: Keith Whitlock at (619) 232-7513 x 1031 or keith.whitlock@fpcsd.
This Week:
April 20 – Dorothy Chaffin Memorial Service
Dorothy Chaffin, mother of Cindy Butler, passed away on April 4, 2012. A worship service celebrating the resurrection and remembering Dorothy’s life will be held Friday, April 20 at 1 P.M. in the First Presbyterian Church Chapel with a reception following in the West Room.
Blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
April 20 – Jazz Quartet Concert
Join us this Friday at 7pm for a Jazz Quartet with Renee Calvo! She is joined by Ed Kornhauser,piano; Harley Magsino,bass; and Dave Pschaida,drums. One hour of vocal jazz and sacred arrangements. Free admission. Concert will be held in the 4th ave. Chapel.
City Tree Scholarship Month!
Rooted in Faith, Growing Fruit into the Future, Please give to City Tree Christian School’s Scholarship Fund. Our goal is to raise $40,000 to provide scholarships for students whose families could not otherwise afford a Christian education. Your help is needed! Donations can be made by using the envelopes found in the pews, but also online http://www.citytree.org/get-involved/scholarship.html. Check out the Scholarship Flyer here!
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
April 27 – Upcoming Special Events to Get to Know Dr. John Boateng
Dr. John Boateng, Regional Coordinator of the Luke Society in Africa, and head of the Medical Clinic in Kasei, Ghana, will be with us from April 26-29. The Luke Society is an interdenominational organization of Christian health and business professionals dedicated to medical missions, supporting indigenous Christian health professionals on six continents. Dr. Boateng is a dear friend and facilitator of the mission experiences for our BASIC teams that have visited the village of Kasei over the last two years. The weekend will provide some opportunities for you to get to know him and his work better: Friday, April 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the home of Jerry and Lois Andrews. Health professionals can enjoy a conversation with Dr. John regarding the work of the Luke Society, the Kasei Medical Clinic, and the Emmanuel Eye Clinic. Dr. Boateng will preach at Jazz Vespers Saturday and both Sunday services, April 28 & 29. During the adult Sunday school hour, Dr. Boateng will share his inspiring life story,how the village of Kasei is developing, and answer questions about all of Africa.
April 27th thru 28th—30 Hour Famine sponsored by FPC Student Ministries
Our senior high and middle school youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine where our youth will be raising funds for our Compassion Child in Ghana and for Ladle Fellowship. The famine begins at 12 noon and ends at 6 pm the next day for our youth. We ask youth to come at 8 pm on Friday and end with youth being picked up at FPC at 3:30 pm the next day. We will be helping out with Operation Blessing, as well as having a fun excursion at San Diego Ice Center doing broomball. We will be raising the awareness of hunger in the world through this project. We will have a Q&A with all parents and youth on April 22nd at 10:45 am in the Youth Lounge. Please talk to Peter Joseph for more info at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
Monday, April 30th–2nd Deposit for Sierra Service Project Due
Reminder: The 2nd deposit for $100 payable to FPC is due by April 30th. Please drop it off by the church office or give to Peter on a Sunday. We also need your registration form which can be found at www.fpcstudents.com
Ladle Update
Ladle needs; toothpaste, lotion, mens shoes (Large sizes), mens pants (big and small), underwear, shaving cream, pullover sweatshirts (Large,x,xx,xxx). OPERATION:“Blessing” April 28th, needs your help with canned goods. Please place them in West Room container.
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This week at First’s Jazz Vespers service, guest guitarist Nathan James will be joining us. First’s Jazz Vespers service is held every Saturday at 5pm in the 4th Ave. Chapel. Weekly, Archie Thompson leads music shaped by the Gospel, centered on the Word, and fully in the genre of jazz, blues and historic gospel music. Come and join us.
You can also listen to First’s Jazz Vespers service on KPRZ at 11am on Sunday mornings, or stream anytime from our website.
This Week:
April 13 – San Diego Rescue Mission Graduation
This Friday at 6:30pm we will celebrate the graduation of a group of men and women from the San Diego Rescue Mission in the FPC Sanctuary. Our very own members Robert Hudson, Chris Barbara, Dylan DiDuca, and Josh Hershberger will be graduating! Chris Barbara and Dylan DiDuca will also be sharing their testimonies. Jerry Andrews will be speaking and we invite you to join us!
April 15 – New Academy of Faith Classes
We will begin new Sunday school classes on Sunday April 15th. Sunday school classes begin at 10am-10:45am. Visit the Academy of Faith webpage here for information on the upcoming classes.
April 17 – Adult Fellowship Luncheon
Will Braswell will share how God is at work through Ladle Fellowship & Operation Blessing. Please let us know if you will come for lunch. A $5 donation is suggested for lunch.RSVP to margaret.walls@fpcsd.org
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
Ladle Update
Thank you to all of our wonderful FPC volunteers that made Easter Sundays Ladle meal such a delightful event. Thank you also to Yale and Judy Combs for the delicious ham dinner, the potatoes were an absolute hit! Ladle still needs men’s and women’s jackets, sweatshirts and pants. “OPERATION “Blessing” is coming up on the 28th. Please help military families by leaving your donated non-perishable food items in the Operation Blessing container in the West Room.
Monday, April 30th–2nd Deposit for Sierra Service Project Due
Reminder: The 2nd deposit for $100 payable to FPC is due by April 30th. Please drop it off by the church office or give to Peter on a Sunday. We also need your registration form which can be found at www.fpcstudents.com
Help City Tree by signing up for Escrip
Register your Vons card and other credit cards with EScrip and City Tree gets a percentage each time you shop. In addition to Vons there are many other stores that participate in this program. There is absolutely no cost to you. There are 3 ways to register for Escrip. 1) Go to www.escrip.com and register your card on line to benefit the school. The school is listed as FPC/City Tree. 2) By phone call 800-592-0942. 3) Register by mail: Forms are available in the Assembly Room rack.
Save the Date – Upcoming Adult Amor Trip
Adult Amor Ministries mission trip. June 9, 10, 11. As we build homes, we strengthen the church in Mexico. There is a place for you on this trip whether you have experience or not! No construction skills are needed. Check out the link at www.fpcsd.org/serve for an idea of what a trip is like. More info about this trip will be posted in a few weeks.
Upcoming Special Events to Get to Know Dr. John Boateng
Dr. John Boateng, Regional Coordinator of the Luke Society in Africa, and head of the Medical Clinic in Kasei, Ghana, will be with us from April 26-29. The Luke Society is an interdenominational organization of Christian health and business professionals dedicated to medical missions, supporting indigenous Christian health professionals on six continents. Dr. Boateng is a dear friend and facilitator of the mission experiences for our BASIC teams that have visited the village of Kasei over the last two years. The weekend will provide some opportunities for you to get to know him and his work better: Friday, April 27, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the home of Jerry and Lois Andrews. Health professionals can enjoy a conversation with Dr. John regarding the work of the Luke Society, the Kasei Medical Clinic, and the Emmanuel Eye Clinic. Dr. Boateng will preach at Jazz Vespers Saturday and both Sunday services, April 28 & 29. During the adult Sunday school hour, Dr. Boateng will share his inspiring life story,how the village of Kasei is developing, and answer questions about all of Africa.
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This Week:
April 5-8 – Holy Week Services:
Maundy Thursday – 7pm in the Chapel
Good Friday Meditation -12-3pm in the Chapel
Good Friday Tenebrae – 7pm in the Sanctuary
Holy Saturday Jazz Vespers – 5pm in the Chapel
Easter Sunday -Contemporary worship, 8:30am in the Sanctuary
Traditional worship, 11am in the Sanctuary
Please visit our Easter page for more info!
April 7- Whitney Shay Joins FPC Jazz Vespers
This week at First’s Jazz Vespers service, guest vocalist Whitney Shay will be joining us. First’s Jazz Vespers service is held every Saturday at 5pm in the 4th Ave. Chapel. Weekly, Archie Thompson leads music shaped by the Gospel, centered on the Word, and fully in the genre of jazz, blues and historic gospel music. Come and join us.
You can also listen to First’s Jazz Vespers service on KPRZ at 11am on Sunday mornings, or stream anytime from our website.
April 8 – Potluck Fellowship
Easter Sunday Potluck Fellowship on April 8th between services…Come join us for a time of great food and fellowship in the West Room after the 8:30 service. You may drop off your basket, bowl, plate, or crockpot of goodies before the service, if you like.
April 8 – Ladle Volunteers Needed This Sunday!
Please consider volunteering at Ladle on Easter Sunday! We need more volunteers in order to make this meal happen, this is a great way to celebrate Easter with your family! If you are able to volunteer please contact will.braswell@fpcsd.org.
April 10 – Clippers
Clippers will meet at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday April 10. Peggy Baker and her sister-in-law, Belinda Biron, will share stories and slides of their adventures in Nairobi, Kenya this past year. Clippers, guests, and all interested parties are invited to attend.
Saturday Worship: 5:00pm
Sunday Worship: 8:30am and 11:00am
Christian Education: 9:45am to 10:45am
Contact: fpcsd.org
Find us on Facebook
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News and Upcoming Events:
April 15 – New Academy of Faith Classes
We will begin new Sunday school classes on Sunday April 15th. Sunday school classes begin at 10am-10:45am. Visit the Academy of Faith webpage here for information on the upcoming classes.
April 27th thru 28th—30 Hour Famine sponsored by FPC Student Ministries
Our senior high and middle school youth will be participating in a 30 Hour Famine where our youth will be raising funds for our Compassion Child in Ghana and for Ladle Fellowship. The famine begins at 12 noon and ends at 6 pm the next day for our youth. We ask youth to come at 8 pm on Friday and end with youth being picked up at FPC at 3:30 pm the next day. We will be helping out with Operation Blessing, as well as having a fun excursion at San Diego Ice Center doing broomball. We will be raising the awareness of hunger in the world through this project. We will have a Q&A with all parents and youth on April 22nd at 10:45 am in the Youth Lounge. Please talk to Peter Joseph for more info at peter.joseph@fpcsd.org.
Easter Egg Hunt Praise Report
Children’s Ministry would like to thank the congregation for it’s support of our Community Easter Egg Hunt. Your donations helped to make it a great success. The volunteers who helped greet families and hide Easter eggs were invaluable. We stuffed and hid about 1100 Easter eggs. We were able to engage over a hundred people at the Easter Egg Hunt, most of which have never attended a FPC event. Thank you again for all your support in reaching out to our neighbors.
Help City Tree by signing up for Escrip
Register your Vons card and other credit cards with EScrip and City Tree gets a percentage each time you shop. In addition to Vons there are many other stores that participate in this program. There is absolutely no cost to you. There are 3 ways to register for Escrip. 1) Go to www.escrip.com and register your card on line to benefit the school. The school is listed as FPC/City Tree. 2) By phone call 800-592-0942. 3) Register by mail: Forms are available in the Assembly Room rack.
Save the Date – Upcoming Adult Amor Trip
Adult Amor Ministries mission trip. June 9, 10, 11. As we build homes, we strengthen the church in Mexico. There is a place for you on this trip whether you have experience or not! No construction skills are needed. Check out the link at www.fpcsd.org/serve for an idea of what a trip is like. More info about this trip will be posted in a few weeks.
Ladle Needs
Ladle Fellowship is in need of men’s and women’s gently used shirts, pants, socks, and underwear as well as feminine hygiene products. Please bring them on Sunday or contact will.braswell@fpcsd.org.
This week at First’s Jazz Vespers service, guest vocalist Whitney Shay will be joining us. First’s Jazz Vespers service is held every Saturday at 5pm in the 4th Ave. Chapel. Weekly, Archie Thompson leads music shaped by the Gospel, centered on the Word, and fully in the genre of jazz, blues and historic gospel music. Come and join us.
You can also listen to First’s Jazz Vespers service on KPRZ at 11am on Sunday mornings, or stream anytime from our website.