"Built to be a Blessing" - Celebration
Just over 100 years ago, our church campus on the corner of El Dorado and Vine was dedicated on March 25, 1923. Throughout the century of life and worship in this beautiful building, God has worked in such amazing ways. To give thanks and celebrate this extraordinary milestone, we are planning a weekend of festivities on campus. Our theme for the celebration is Built to Be a Blessing, and we will be celebrating the ways that this church campus has been a blessing for our congregation and city. We are inviting anyone who has been a part of our church’s story to join us for either or both of our planned events (see below), and we would love to see you!
Community Festival on Saturday the 25th from 11 am to 3 pm. Our campus will come alive with bounce houses and art activities for kids, food for purchase, musical performances from local schools and community groups, church tours, booths/events hosted by our community partners, and so much more. Make sure to follow us on Facebook and check your emails as a schedule of performances and activities will be sent out as we get closer to the event.
Special Anniversary Worship Service on Sunday the 26th at 4 pm. This special service will feature joyful worshi
p, reflections on the history of our building, an organ piece to celebrate our historic E.M. Skinner organ, special guests, and more. Following the service, we will share a special meal catered by Grace & Mercy Charitable Foundation to continue commemorating God’s faithfulness shown in a century of church and community life. In order to make sure we have enough food, we ask that you RSVP by March 12th (but the sooner the better!) if you plan to attend the dinner. Of course, all will be welcome to join us whether or not they have RSVP’d.
We would absolutely love to see you at our 100th Anniversary weekend! Please contact our office with any questions, or to join in the fun of volunteering for the event.
Pastor Ashley's Invitation Video
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We believe that God loves all of creation, and through Jesus Christ we are brought into fellowship with God. We are a family, proclaiming the love and grace of God, as found in God's Word. All are welcome at First Presbyterian Church - those who believe as well as those who are seeking. We are committed to loving and serving all people, including those from diverse generations, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, sexual orientations, and life experiences, you are welcomed by Jesus Christ and by this church family. Whatever your story, you are welcomed by Jesus Christ and by this church family.
Jun is a classical pianist who works as a collaborative pianist and piano teacher in Stockton, California. Jun believes that music is an essential part of life as it brings imagination and comfort to people of all ages. She values music because of its power to form interactions between the performer and the audience and its humble nature of including everyone in the experience regardless of one’s background in music. In addition to making music on the piano, she began her organ studies to offer a variety of music in church services and at special events. In her performing career while she studied at University of the Pacific, Jun won the Concerto Competition in 2022 and was selected in the Conservatory of Music to play in Honor’s Recital for four consecutive years. Jun holds a BM in Piano Performance from University of the Pacific, and she is currently exploring her career as a musician in Stockton as well as preparing to further her studies in graduate school.
Do you or someone you know need a little help with food? Come on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3pm for a little help. In addition, we have clothing and books available. 
