Family Christmas Eve 6:00 PM
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesThe family Christmas Eve service meets in the lower level in our charming Worship coffee house. Families and friends sit around tables and enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa as we celebrate Christ’ birth with our great Worship Band. We will hear the story of Christ’ birth anew, sing the carols and songs of…
Christmas Eve 9:00 PM Traditional
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesThe 9:00 PM Traditional Christmas Eve Service has an almost mystical quality about it as we welcome the Christ child in our beautiful sanctuary. Our classic Christmas Eve service is set with traditional carols, the scripture readings that tell of the birth of the Christ child, a special Christmas Eve message, Christmas Communion and candle…
The Chosen, Season Two: message series about the films by Dallas Jenkins
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesJoin us on Sundays, January 28 – March 17, for a sermon series about the 2nd season of “The Chosen” a film series about the Life of Jesus and his disciples created and directed by filmmaker, Dallas Jenkins. Each Sunday, Pastor Sally will be shaping her sermons from an episode from season two of the…
Ashes to Go
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United States”Ashes to Go” will be offered to the whole community this year on Ash Wednesday as a “drive through devotional experience.” Come for a bit of scripture, a prayer and the imposition of ashes on your forehead or hand, all offered in the comfort of your car. Just drive in under the portico by our…
Third Annual Ukrainian Easter Egg decorating
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesUkrainian Egg Decorating is back again by popular demand! Pastor Sally will be teaching us the ancient art of Ukrainian Easter egg decoration called Pysanky on Sunday, Mar 10. The egg decorating is done on raw eggs with metal tipped styluses warmed by candle flame and dipped in beeswax. The designs are then drawn on…
Palm Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesOn Palm Sunday we remember Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem with great joy and excitement! Join us for worship as we remember the Jesus’ Triumphant Entry. We will decorate with palms at the 9:00 AM Traditional service and the 10:00 AM Contemporary service, and there will be palms to take home after each service. (Cross…
Maundy Thursday “Theater” and communion
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesDid you ever wonder who made the last supper for Jesus and his disciples the night before he died? Join us for a funny yet poignant “short play” at First Presbyterian, entitled “Maundy Thursday from the Kitchen” where we get to listen in to the conversation of the women disciples preparing the Passover meal for…
Good Friday Tenebrae
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesGood Friday is the day of the cross. It’s a hard day for Christians but an important day as we remember the lengths God was willing to go to demonstrate his endless love for us. This year at First Presbyterian we will gather to read the story of Jesus’s passion with music and candlelight in…
Easter Sunday
First Presbyterian Elkhart 200 East Beardsley Avenue, Elkhart, IN, United StatesJoin us for Easter joy in worship with glorious music, the Easter Story, communion, beautiful flowers and a message of Hope! The resurrection of the Jesus brings us hope for our personal lives and hope for our world. God’s love never leaves us alone! We worship in two services on Easter Sunday: 9:00 AM Traditional…
Children’s Easter Egg Hunt!
We are happy to provide a little extra fun for children on Easter Sunday. Our Easter Egg hunt is open to the public as well as children of the church. Have your children meet Anna on Easter Sunday morning at 10:30 at the back of the Sanctuary for a special Easter Egg Hunt inside the…