Watch Road Trip Discussions – Episodes 2 and 3
New Discussions: How to talk about Politics Episodes 2 and 3Click Here for October 21 Click here for October 8
Letter from Pastor Beau
Dear Church Family,The first stanza of our mission statement says we want to “know Jesus.” In some way I hope everything we do as a church family draws us into this intimacy and knowledge of who Jesus is. This weeks text couldn’t be more fitting as the core of Jesus’ teaching is revealed in Matthe
Our Stewardship Campaign Underway
A letter from the Finance and Stewardship Committeeand a Pledge card should have arrived in your mailboxes at home this week. Please let us know HERE if you need us to mail another one to you!Pledge Sunday is November 1. The letter explains how pledges need to be returned during the pandemic. A sta
Links for Worship and Fellowship for Oct 25 2020
Here are the Zoom Linksto connect to Worship and Fellowshipon Sunday, October 25 Link to view the 10:00am FPC Live Virtual Worship on Sunday Oct 25. Click HERE.Instructions for phoning in to the Worship Webinar via Zoom. Click HERE. Link to join the 11:00am FPC Live Virtual Fellowship on Sunday Octo
First Sunday of Each Month – Weekly Food Band Sunday (or the week before for people not attending in person)To Resume
FPC’s Monthly Food Bank Collection ReturnsWhy: Help End Local HungerWhen: First Sunday of each month: Nov. 1, Dec. 6, 2020 -Jan. 3, Feb 7, March 7, Apr. 4, May 2, Jun. 6, Jul. 4, Aug 1, Sep. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, 2021 (Mark your calendar)How? Those attending church in person may bring your it
Navajo Nation Food Drive Next Weekend
Navajo Nation Food & Supply Drive Saturday, November 7 10:00 am – 3:30 pm 2917 Aspen Drive, Durango (off Florida Road) Please stay in your vehicle when dropping off supplies. Volunteers will take the items from you
Readings for Oct 25 2020
21st Sunday After PentecostYear A Revised Common LectionaryThe GospelMatthew 22:34-46When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together, and one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. “Teacher, which commandment in the law is the greatest?” He said t
Deacons Care
For adding your concerns to the Prayer Chain or if you would like to join this dedicated group Click HERERemember: Prayer is POWERFUL and WORKS!Here are the prayer requests from Sunday October 18.10:02:46 From Ulys & John Gardella: Good morning church family. We hope all are safe, healthy, vigilant
Presbyterians Today – Recent Articles AND the Daily News Briefing of the PC(USA)
Presbyterians: Please VOTE!Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA). Fifteen years after Katrina, many volunteers have made disaster response their livesTo read this article Click HERE Many Presbyterian Disaster Assistance volunteers and staff started with 2005 Gulf hurric
2021 Stewardship Season Kick-off
Stewardship Campaign Dates Focus on Stewardship on October 18, October 25 and our In-Gathering Day: Pledge Sunday, November 1 2020Here’s the text for the Stewardship Focus moment for mission given on October 18 by Virginia Miller-CavanaghGood morning church family! I am Virginia (Ginny) Miller-Cav
Hold the date! POPs hiking in Sand Canyon November 7 2020
The Next Outing for POPS (Presbyterian Outdoor Pursuits)Days are cooler and nights are longer as we head into the fall season. It’s a perfect time to hike Sand Canyon.Join the POPS group for a hike to Sand Canyon on Saturday November 7th. We will meet at the church at 8:15 AM to caravan or carpool t
Local Senior Housing
Local Senior Housing AvailableDid you know: The new apartment building operated by Volunteers of America is accepting applications? If you or someone you know would like to apply for a senior (age 55 +) affordable housing unit, in Miremonte, located in Three Springs, please apply by e-mail HERE o
Please RSVP
This Sunday – Please RSVP if you are planning to attend worship in person this Sunday. Click HERE to RSVPIf you’d rather Zoom with us this Sunday see the post below about how to join both Worship and Fellowship online.LINKS for Worship and Fellowship are new this week and will remain at this new a
In-Person Worship Started Last Month and will Continue in the Coming Weeks
We are excited to announce that we began in person worship August 23. We will continue to stream our service online as well. Please read over our FAQ for attending in person worship as well as RSVP at this linkThis was published in a letter from Pastor Beau last monthDear Church Family,I’m excited
A “Cares Act” Deduction
Coronavirus Relief BillIRS Coronavirus Relief Bill Notice HEREThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) includes a provision which allows taxpayers who do not itemize their tases the ability to deduct up to $300 in cash donations made to a charity in 2020. Even if you take t
How To Stay Connected With First Pres and our Community
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC OUR CHURCH BUILDINGS ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICEHOW TO STAY CONNECTEDWITH FIRST PRES AND OUR COMMUNITY:OUR WEBSITE:https://www.fpcdurango.orgDAILY AND WEEKLY CALENDAR AND WORSHIP UPDATES ARE ON OUR NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE AT THE SAME WEB ADDRESS:https://www.fpcdura
Red Door Youth Group
Red DoorNow meeting via Zoom. Mondays – 6:00pm-7:30pmContact Will McCullar for more informationA red door is a place of welcome, tired travelers find refuge and rest behind a red door. Our youth group is a space to find refuge, rest and equipment every week to our students; A place of welcome and ho
Amazon Smile
Amazon SmileDid you know that you can name “First Presbyterian Church Durango” as your beneficiary for Amazon Smile? So every time you order from Amazon, FPC gets a little bit of money!! Another way to share your treasure…. To sign up click HERE
Lending Library – Ambulatory Medical Equipment
Need to Borrow Ambulatory Medical Equipment?The First Presbyterian Church (FPC) (1159 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO 81301) Medical Equipment Lending Closet lends home medical equipment to people experiencing temporary illness or injury. This equipment has been donated by church members and friends who no
Links About Safely Returning to Church and more Coronavirus Updates
Please Read!Click Here for information about reopening church from our insurance company and the Colorado Department of Public HealthHere is some basic information about our church’s response to the Coronavirus:We will have online services on Sundays at 10amIf you are able to help someone in need, p