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Officer Nominees for 2023

Congregational Meeting

on Sunday, April 2 | All Three Services

A congregational meeting will be held following each service to elect this year’s nominees for Trustees, Elders, and Deacons. For more information and to read the biographies of the nominees, visit fpcsanantonio.org/onc. 

Lent Prayer

Stations of the Cross – Lenten Prayer Meditation

Ash Wednesday, February 22 – Good Friday, April 7 | FPC Campus

Participate in the contemplative practice of praying through the Stations of the Cross. Stained glass depictions of scenes derived from the Gospel accounts are located through the second and third floors of the FPC Campus. Maps and Prayer Guides are available in Mauze Lobby and below.




Marriage Weekend

“My Love Lasts” Marriage Weekend

Friday & Saturday, March 31 & April 1 at First Presbyterian Church

“My Love Lasts” is a weekend developed by Jon Anderson and has been done multiple times with great success!  Just a reminder, Jon Anderson has been teaching us all year, author of “The Acceptance”, he also works with our local mission partner, SAMI.   The weekend will consist of him teaching, break out sessions, fun times and 3 meals!  Friday 6:00 PM-9:00 PM & Saturday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM at FPC Westminster Hall.

The Marriage Ministry Committee has decided to offer the “My Love Lasts” Marriage Weekend March 31-April 1 (originally $150/couple) for FREE!  The Marriage Committee will cover all costs for up to 70 couples!  So let’s pack the house!  We will have a table in Mauze Lobby on Sundays all through March for people to sign up!

Registration includes this incredible weekend of learning along with meals, snacks, and childcare (parents must pack meals for their own kids.) Register now to reserve your spot!

Register for Marriage Weekend

Schedule:

Friday, March 31

6:00 PM – Welcome & Dinner
7:00 PM – Guest Speaker Jon Anderson
8:15 PM – Breakout Sessions
9:00 PM – Depart from Breakout Sessions

Saturday, April 1

8:30 AM – Self serve coffee and snacks
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Teaching and Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM – Box Lunches
12:15 PM – 4:00 PM – Teaching and Breakout Sessions

Giacomo Puccini “Mass in 4 Voices” Concert

Presented by First Presbyterian Church Music Ministry

Sunday, April 2 | 4:00 PM | FPC Sanctuary

Join us as our Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra, and Soloists perform the largest non-operatic work written by the famous opera composer Giacomo Puccini.  This free, one hour concert is a great opportunity to invite friends, family, and co-workers to experience a full concert of the music that inspires and enriches our worship at FPC on Sunday mornings!

Contact: Music Ministry, music@fpcsat.org

Ladies’ Night Out RSVP

Ladies’ Night Out

Tuesday, March 28 | 6:30 pm | Home of Wendy Garcia

Join us for an evening of fun and fellowship at the lovely home of Wendy Garcia. We will have drinks and refreshments and enjoy lots of good company. All women are welcome, and there is no charge for this event. 

Please contact Ellen Meadows with any questions at e.meadows@att.net or 210-232-3738.


Easter Lilies

Easter Lilies 2023

Each year we have the opportunity to remember a loved one or honor an individual by purchasing an Easter lily to be placed in the historic Sanctuary of FPC.

If you would like to participate, the cost is $15 to reserve a plant for one individual or one couple.

Download the Printable Order Form

Your check should be made payable to the Sanctuary Flower Committee. Completed forms & payment may be mailed to First Presbyterian Church, c/o Sanctuary Flower Committee, 404 North Alamo, San Antonio, 78205-1918, or placed in the Sanctuary Flower mailbox in the workroom. Requests received later than March 26, 2023 will miss the insert printing deadline.

 

Winter 2023 Ministry Guide

FPC Ministries for Winter 2023

Check out all of our Sunday school classes, Bible Studies, programs, events, and many more ways to get connected at FPC.

Our mission is to glorify God as we continue to Love Jesus Christ, Love One Another, and Love the City. We offer three regular worship services in addition to Sunday school classes for kids, youth and adults of all ages.

Download Ministry Guide PDF

Help Earthquake Survivors

World Renew Earthquake Relief

First Pres is donating $10,000 to World Renew to assist with disaster response in the wake of the massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Families and entire communities are in urgent need of life-saving essentials and protection. You are invited to join us by donating at worldrenew.net to help those affected by this disaster.

All checks are payable to World Renew.


Sunday Cookie Bakers

Calling all Bakers!

We are again offering home-baked cookies during our Sunday Fellowship time and need your help to ensure we have enough each week for all to enjoy. Please consider signing up for one or more days in the coming months.

Our hospitality reflects the hospitality of God who embraces all people with love and grace. Your delicious cookies can bless someone’s Sunday and make them feel welcome to the FPC family.

Help us Love One Another!

Sign Up to BAKE!

Don’t forget to be kind to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! – Hebrews 13:2

Pastor’s Bible Study

On Location: The People and Places of Jesus

fpcsanantonio.org/pbs

Wednesdays | 6:30 PM Covenant Hall

Thursdays | 9:30 AM (Large Group) & 10:30 AM (Small Groups)

Covenant Hall & Live Stream at fpcsanantonio.org & the FPC App

Join us this spring as we unlock the beauty of the Bible and our understanding of God’s Word by learning more about the historical, cultural and geographic context of God’s covenant history. Join Dr. Bob Fuller in Covenant Hall Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM (Preview Edition), or on Thursday mornings. Questions? Contact Sheila Figueroa at sheilaf@fpcsat.org. For small group placement, please contact Lellen Lane at lellenlane@aol.com or (210) 860-1395.