First Presbyterian Church Blog
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Feb '18
Learn about Our Missionaries This Sunday
23
Feb '18
Do you know how many missionaries you help support through our church? Do you know how many different regions of the world are being impacted through their work? Immediately after the worship service this Sunday, come to Middleton Parlor where you will learn the answers to these questions and more! Also be sure to check the missions section of the church website for regular updates. You can partner with our missionaries both through your prayers and your financial contributions.
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Feb '18
Books By and About Billy Graham!
23
Feb '18
This Sunday (February 25) the FPC Library will be displaying books by and about the Reverend Billy Graham who passed away this past week on Wednesday, February 21.
You can take a look at these books in our online catalog here. Stop by in person on Sunday morning and see our full selection of books by and about Billy Graham, as well as our other biographies, fiction, DVDs, commentaries, children’s, and youth books. Also, we have recently re-organized our Biography section, so that there are now in a more central and easy to reach location! Most of our biographies can now be browsed without having to kneel or bend over like was necessary previously.
The FPC Library is open before and after the service on Sunday mornings. We can be reached during the week through email here.
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Feb '18
Books about Politics for President’s Day!
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Feb '18
This Sunday (February 18), the FPC Library will be displaying books on Christians and politics for President’s Day, which is on Monday, February 20. We will have books on hot-button topics like immigration, faith and freedom, abortion, and many others.
These books aren’t categorized under a single tag in our online catalog, but you can search for various topics and browse our books that are currently cataloged. You can take a look at our online catalog here. We also have fiction books, biographies, reference works and commentaries, children’s and youth books, DVDs, and more that are listed in our online catalog.
The FPC Library is located in Fellowship Hall and open before and after the service. If you have any questions or comments, send us an email here.
09
Feb '18
Books on Science!
09
Feb '18
This Sunday (February 11), the FPC Library will be displaying our collection of books and DVDs on science and how science intersects with faith.
All our books on science can be browsed in our online catalog here. Our books offer Christian perspectives on science, evolution, intelligent design, and other similar topics. Make sure to stop by on Sunday and take a look at the whole range of our selection in person!
The FPC Library is open on Sundays before and after the service. Send us an email here if you have any questions or comments.
08
Feb '18
#FORtacoma
08
Feb '18
This month we begin to reignite our assignment to love, care, and serve our local community. Join us this weekend as we are #FORtacoma !
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Feb '18
Ash Wednesday Service on Feb. 14
04
Feb '18
Join us for a simple dinner at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 14, followed by our Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 pm, which launches the Lenten season as we look to the coming of Easter.
02
Feb '18
Books on Marriage!
02
Feb '18
This Sunday (February 4th), in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, the FPC Library will be displaying books on marriage!
We have books by Timothy Keller, Gary Smalley, Les and Leslie Parrott, Jim Smoke, Tim Evans, and many more. Some of our newest books on marriage can be browsed in our online catalog here. However, there will be a much bigger selection out on the tables on Sunday, so make sure to stop by and take a look!
The FPC Library is open before and after the service on Sundays. If you have a question or comment, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us an email here.
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Jan '18
Books by Members of the FPC Community!
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Jan '18
This Sunday (January 28), the FPC Library will be displaying books and other resources written and edited by members of the FPC community! We are lucky to have people in our community who use their talents to serve God in this way.
These resources include books by Pastor Eric Jacobsen, Pastor Emeritus Martin Ives, John West, Sonja West, Carl Jon Munson, and Frid E. Nutley. Their genres range from fiction to biography to non-fiction. You can take a look at these various materials in our online catalog here. Make sure to stop by on Sunday and browse our whole selection in person.
The FPC Library is located in Fellowship Hall and open before and after the service. Get in touch with us by sending us an email here.
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Jan '18
Pro-Life Resources in the Library!
19
Jan '18
This Sunday (January 21), we celebrate Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. The FPC Library display tables will have books and other resources about abortion, euthanasia, and other similar topics.
You can take a look at some of our newest pro-life resources in our online catalog here. Also, these books can be found under the number 363 in our non-fiction section, if you would like to browse the shelves.
The FPC Library is located in Fellowship Hall and open before and after the service. If you have any questions, send us an email here.
14
Jan '18
Letter to FPC Community about Cor Deo School Plus Q & A on Sunday
14
Jan '18
FPC’s Session (Board of Elders) has sent a letter to the congregation via email about some exciting news regarding FPC’s Cor Deo elementary school. If you didn’t get the letter by email, you can download it here. In case you have questions, there is an informal drop-in time for Q and A before and after the service this Sunday (Jan. 14) in the church library in Fellowship Hall.