Vacation Bible School a Blast!

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FPC’s Vacation Bible School was a blast!  Granted, it was titled Baobab Blast, but the boys and girls learned so much about love, trust, sharing, following, and caring.  It was done through a Bible story and various arts and crafts, watering hole (food and drink), science, story telling, and games.  Each day the boys and girls had a Bible verse to memorize and homework such as showing someone they cared.   The week culminated by having a short program and picnic on Friday, and having a short program and explanation of what was learned in VBS during the worship service.

Posted June 15, 2010, 8:17 pm | Comments Off 

FPC’s Adopt-A-Park is Turner Park

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First Presbyterian Church is proud to announce that  it is  involved with the Keep Omaha Beautiful  Adopt-A-Park program.  The church has adopted Turner Park, our neighbor east of us at 3oth and Farnam Streets.  Volunteers from the church will monthly work at the park to keep it sparkling clean.  We will meet on the third Sunday of the month.  After worship, we will have a light lunch at church and then proceed to Turner Park to do our work.  Our next cleaning will be August 15 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Come one,  come all, and bring a rake to keep our midtown greenspace in tip top shape!

Posted May 26, 2010, 3:36 pm | Comments Off 

Neighbors United

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Neighbors United

Interfaith Incorporation Transforms Park Avenue Neighborhood

Since September 2008 Omaha faith communities have served 17,000 free meals to residents of the Park Avenue neighborhood. Working together as the interfaith group “Neighbors United” these communities have also provided clothing, basic needs and social security services to their neighbors.

On May 27, 2010, 15 of the faith communities incorporated Neighbors United as a 501(c)3. The signing event was held at First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 34th Street. All in the community was invited to celebrate this interfaith collaboration.

Neighbors United began in partnership with inCOMMON Community Development as part of inCOMMON’s asset-based approach to community organizing in the Park Avenue neighborhood. Brittany Hanson of inCOMMON says: “In January 2008 nearly 20 leaders from Park Ave came together to honestly discuss the condition of their local neighborhood — now over two years later Neighbors United has become a dynamic local leader in collaborative, neighbor-driven action and holistic development. Neighbors United has worked hard to be inclusive, authentic and community-based and it has paid off — we have a lot to celebrate!”  

Participating faith communities: First Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, Metropolitan Community Church, First Unitarian, First Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, St. James United Methodist Church, Countryside Community Church, United Methodist Ministries, St. Peters Catholic Church, St. Johns Greek Orthodox, First Baptist Church, Simple Free, First Christian Church 

Contact for more information:

Brittany Hanson, Director of Neighborhood Development

Organization: inCOMMON Community Development

Telephone Number: 402.933.6672

Email Address: brittany@incommoncd.org

Website: http://incommoncd.org/ministries/neighborsunited/

 

 About Neighbors United:

Neighbors United, an inter-faith group of local faith leaders and parishioners in the Park Avenue neighborhoods working to collaboratively, creatively and dynamically respond in service to the assets, needs and concerns of local neighbors

Posted May 25, 2010, 11:52 am | Comments Off 

Omaha Digital Bridge

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The Problem

There is a troubling gap between people who have the ability, access and skills to benefit from computers and the Internet and those who do not.  This problem is commonly referred to as the Digital Divide, which has gained considerable support as an international problem. The truth is, this is as much of a problem right here in Omaha, as it is in Africa, India….

Omaha Digital Bridge is our solution. Our goal is to eliminate unemployment in Omaha and build contributors to our community. We do this by:  Serving the needs of the un– and under-employed; Equipping them to bridge the digital divide; and Deploying them with employable skills to serve others and our community.

Please help us help Omaha Digital Bridge by donating books,  movies, and music to FPC as listed below.

Posted May 25, 2010, 10:04 am | Comments Off 

Books, Movies, Music

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Posted May 14, 2010, 9:51 pm | Comments Off 

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN SHIRTS FOR SALE

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Would you like a First Presbyterian shirt?   Below is a list of  shirts available.  T-Shirts (adult and youth sizes) – $12 for short-sleeved; $17 for long-sleeved;  Hoodies – $20;  Collared Polo Shirts - $18;  V-Neck T-Shirts – $15.    In most cases, shirts in shades of white, blue, and yellow can be ordered.  Please talk with Rev. Sloan or Allison in person on Sundays.  They make a nice witnessing tool for all at activities.  Get one today!

Posted May 2, 2010, 8:50 am | Comments Off 

2010 Brings 150 Years of First Presbyterian Church

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The year 2010 brings the celebration of 150 years of First Presbyterian Church.  There are many activities planned throughout the year.  One of the major activities is our dinner on October 9, 2010.  If you are interested in attending this celebration, contact the church at (402) 345-5383 or (402) 551-9747.  We would love to have former members and friends of First Presbyterian Church attend this celebration.  

Posted December 2, 2009, 6:35 pm | Comments Off 

Find Us on Facebook

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FPC on Facebook

Posted August 19, 2009, 4:42 pm | Comments Off