The Chosen: message series about the films by Dallas Jenkins
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INJoin us in February and March Sundays for an exploration into the new film series, “The Chosen,” which depicts the life of Jesus like you’ve never seen it before. Each week Pastor Sally will be exploring the scriptures behind each episode in the Sunday morning message. Midweek there will be opportunities for members and friends…
Maundy Thursday Drama!
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INMaundy Thursday Worship is about everything that happened the night before Jesus died. One of the most important things that happened was Passover. Jesus celebrated Passover with his disciples on Thursday night and said some things during that meal that would shape how we celebrate communion. Join us for a special Passover Seder on April…
Good Friday Taize Worship
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INGood Friday is the day of the cross. It’s a hard day but important for Christians as we remember the lengths God was willing to go to demonstrate his endless love for us. Join us for a Taize Worship Experience with beautiful music, candlelight and scripture readings to honor this holy night.
Easter Sunday Celebration!
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INJoin us for Easter joy in worship with glorious music, the Easter Story, communion, flowers and more. An Easter Egg Hunt for the children will be held after the Coffee House service about 12:00 noon. We would love to bring a little extra joy to your children on Easter!
Jazz Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INWe can hardly wait for Jazz Sunday, happening this year June 25 at 10:00 AM. Join us for a happy hopeful day full of the best jazz and the good news of God in a unique worship experience!
Vacation Bible School
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INComing in July 2023, “Time Travel Camp" our children will travel back in time to visit ancient Rome in biblical times. They will visit the market place to try their hand at some first century crafts and skills, eat some of the delicious foods and visit the Apostle Paul in prison. July 16-20, 2023 6-8pm…
Kick Off Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INKick off Sunday is the day when the fall program officially gets into swing! To celebrate we will have an all church breakfast between the services. Rain permitting the breakfast will be outside and there will be a bounce house for the children. If the weather does not cooperate we will move the breakfast inside…
Trunk or Treat 2023
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INTrunk 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. Don’t miss this free event for all children and youth 18 and under! This year, there is a rain date for October 30, 2023 from 4-5pm.
Celebration Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INEach year we celebrate God’s generosity to us commitment our time and resources for the ministry of our church in the coming year. We call this day Celebration Sunday. It’s a great fellowship day. We have one service, a special speaker and a catered celebration luncheon after the service. It is one of our biggest…
Back to Bethlehem
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, INOne Sunday morning in December, our church transforms into the first century town of Bethlehem. This is an interactive opportunity to see and experience some of the happenings of that first Christmas as if you were there. Expect to speak with excited shepherds, mystified wise ones as well as Mary and Joseph and maybe some…