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King Speaker Series Finding Inspiration in Every Turn We, as Presbyterians, believe continuous Christian education is of paramount importance. Through our King Speaker Series, we gather authors, ministers, and other interesting people to speak about their lives, experiences, and faith journeys. Most speaker events are free to the public. Keep an eye on our various social media pages for upcoming King Speakers. Hope to see you there! Upcoming: Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer Sunday, October 12, 2025 10 am & evening (TBD) FREE EVENT Dr. Elizabeth Schrader Polczer is a biblical scholar who concentrates her studies on mary Magdalene, the Gospel of John, and the Nag Hammadi corpus (a collection of early Christian texts). She will come speak with us about the Manuscripts of the New Testament during the Sunday School hour and that evening. More details to come. Her Website Previous King Speakers Suzanne Stabile June 2025 "Enneagram Godmother" Jonathan Martin March 2025 Author, Chaplain, Podcaster Daniel Taylor March 2020 Writer, Speaker, Traveler Mike McHargue January 2020, December 2017 "Science Mike" Dominique Gilliard March 2019 Author, activist, racial justice consultant Kaitlin Curtice September 2018 Author, Poet-Storyteller, Public Speaker Casey Tygrett April 2018 Pastor, blogger, adjunct seminary professor Diana Butler Bass February 2018 Author, historian, public theologian Sarah Bessey September 2017 USA Today bestseller Chris Hoke April 2017 Organizer, author, speaker Peter Enns September 2016 Writer, teacher, speaker Becca Stevens April 2016 Priest, author, entrepreneur Sarah Thebarge March 2016 Author, blogger, journalist Lillian Daniel October 2015 Preacher, author

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WHO WE ARE What do you want to know about a church before you visit it? I don’t have any idea, so I am going to tell you a few things that I think you should know about First Presbyterian Church. We were one of the first congregations planted in Fort Smith, established back in the 1840s. All those people are dead now, but other people have managed to keep this thing going for nigh on 175 years. I feel that alone deserves some respect, I mean how many other things in our community have been around that long? You see my point. We’ve done a lot of different things over the years, and we have lots of folks who have worshipped here for decades, but that just makes us colorful! Today, we have three areas of emphasis. The first is mission. We define this as helping and loving our neighbors in Fort Smith. You can check out our mission page to learn more, but if there is one way I like to describe our philosophy it is this; we seek to empower and encourage people we help, and to foster their sense of dignity and self-worth. Everyone is valuable and we want to help folks transform their lives. The second area of emphasis is music. I’m not going to lie, some of us don’t love to sing, but we love to listen to other people sing. Our music in our two worship services is eclectic. Day One ranges from praise and worship to bluegrass. Our traditional worship service is, well, traditional. We have a really great organ, and you may think, “I don’t like the organ, in fact, I don’t even know what it is,” but trust me when I say if you like music you will like the organ. It’s traditional, but it’s still pretty great. We also host a concert series called, “The Pates-McDonald Music Series.” This series features folks on the classical spectrum who are excellent musicians that you can listen to for free in our sanctuary. The third area of emphasis is education. We are Presbyterians and we really like to think. We like to discuss interesting things about our faith and world, and we like to listen to smart, educated folks tell us what they have learned. My wife and co-pastor, Tasha, and I teach each Sunday during the school year. You can learn more about those classes on the education tab but suffice to say they cover a broad range of topics, issues, ideas, and theology. This is First Presbyterian in a very small nutshell. All of our areas of emphasis are rooted in what we believe about Jesus, how we experience him, and how we feel he calls us to live. We aren’t perfect, quite the opposite, but we like Jesus and we do our level best to make him the center of things around here. Perhaps that is how we have lasted this long as a church. I have been here for several years now, and I have to say that I love this church, I hope you will love it too. Peace, The Reverend Phillip Blackburn MULTIMEDIA SOCIAL MEDIA Follow us on Facebook , Instagram , and YouTube . 1 PRES POD Find the 1PRESPOD on Spotify , iTunes , or anywhere you get your podcasts.

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DayOne Band Our DayOne Band contain multitudes! From modern worship songs to bluegrass, you're guaranteed to leave feeling easy like Sunday morning after this contemporary service at 9am. Chancel Choir Our Chancel Choir fills the sanctuary with traditional music during our 11 o'clock service. This talented group will whisk you away toward a feeling unique to your daily life. Handbells Don't shy away from the chimes of these bells! We offer beginner-friendly practices for anyone who wants to learn a new skill (and make some friends along the way). Pates Mcdonald Music series Life, as they say, is worth living in Fort Smith, due in no small part to the vibrant arts programs that flourish here. The Pates/McDonald Music Series has long contributed to this thriving musical culture with a rich variety of chamber music programs. All concerts in the series are free and open to the public, thanks to the generous support of our sponsors. Through the vision of Charlie and Annie Pates, and named in honor of organist Mary McDonald, the Pates/McDonald Series began as a lasting tribute to the woman who devoted her life to bringing the joy of music to the lives of others. A member of First Presbyterian Church since child-hood, Mary began her tenure as church organist in the 1955. She ministered through music quietly and selflessly. Though Mary retired in 1996, she graciously returned on several occasions to serve as Interim Organist. Throughout much of her tenure at First Presbyterian Church, Mary also directed the Children’s Choirs, Handbell Choirs, and the Chancel Choir. First Presbyterian Church is proud to host the Pates/McDonald Music Series in their memory.

First Pres Kids Our Children's Ministry is focused on teaching children all about God and God's love for them just as they are! Sunday School - Fall 2025 Sunday School takes place every Sunday at 10am in the third floor classrooms. We're split into 2 groups: Pre-K through 1st grade and 2nd grade through 5th grade. Each lesson is taught by well-trained, background checked volunteers. This fall we are learning about people God called to be leaders like David and Samuel! We not only talk about who these people were, but what makes a good leader. Our goal is to allow children to see themselves as leaders even though they are young and develop their confidence. Nursery Sundays from 8:40 to noon Children are welcome and wanted in church services, but children ages 0 to 5 are also welcome in our nursery. The staff is well-trained and background checked with multiple years of experience working with small children.

IT’S CHRISTMAS STORE TIME AGAIN The First Presbyterian Christmas Store is right around the corner. Volunteers are needed to help price gifts, do inventory, decorate, serve as shopping assistants, help set up. Most importantly, we need gifts, gift tags, gift bags, and cash donations for the store! If you are purchasing toys, only buy items priced between $10-$45, leaving the price tags on. Suggested stores for all gifts: Walmart, Target, TJ Maxx, Kohl's, JC Penny, Burlington, Carters, Ollie's Brand Outlet, Hobby Lobby, Michael's Arts & Crafts, Books-A-Million, Walgreens, Amazon, and other online retailers. If you can shop at local, small businesses, please do! Look for those Black Friday sales. Our Christmas store is designed to empower struggling families to purchase their own gifts. We provide quality gifts, then reduce their price tags so families can afford to buy them. You can turn in gifts to the church office or contact Mission Chair, Debra Thames or Keley Simpson, if you would like to volunteer. Below is a shopping list of requested toys. Please bring toys to the office by December 4. For Infants & Toddlers (Ages 0-2 years old): Baby bouncers, sleep suits, socks, baby wrist rattle socks, baby essentials kits, blanket set or swaddle blankets, bottle warmers, toys that encourage speech/crawling/walking, soft interactive toys, activity gyms, cars, dump trucks, baby dolls, soft activity toys and books, sensory toys, baby strollers, wagons For Grade School Children: Barbie dolls ( most kids prefer “real” Barbies and dolls of a variety of ethnicities are popular), Disney Princess themed dolls, Monster High Dolls (this has been requested), Gabby's Dollhouse dolls, Wicked lego sets and dress up costumes, Easy Bake Oven (requested), OMG Dolls, LOL Surprise, Lego sets, remote control monster vehicles, PJ Masks Deluxe Figure Set or any PJ toy, arts and crafts kits, Nerf toys, light globes, super hero figures, Tonka trucks, train kits, play tents, robotic toys, Hatchimals Pixies and surprise eggs, science kits, board games, Jellycat toys, science kits, bitzee toys For Teens and Tweens: Make-up kits, false lashes, acrylic nail kits and nail art, video games, shave kits, snack kits, skateboards and hover board, sports equipment like soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, knee pads, arts and crafts kits including paints, scooters, Marvel series books and merchandise, scarves and gloves, headphones, curling iron or straightening iron, Axe Body Spray, telescopes, dart board game, fishing poles, beanie hats, lava lamps, water color pencil set, DIT craft kits (requested), LED light sets (requested), Fuji Maxx Insta Mini Camera, board games (requested), Squishmallows For Those with Special Needs: Night light projector, fidget toys, pinch me dough or play dough, noise canceling headphones, lavender pillow Out of town or can't get out and still want to support? Check out our Wish List ! It will come directly to the church office.

Presbyterian Women (PW) offers women in the church meaningful ways to live out their faith in the midst of a caring community of women. They come together for Bible or book discussion, service projects, luncheon programs, or fellowship and fun. Our purpose is to emphasize and enjoy our Christian faith through these many activities and more. PW is composed of a Coordinating Team with officers and committee chairs, circle and guild leaders and a staff member as the church liaison to carry out the stated purpose and goals of PW. THE CIRCLE The Circle is the basic unit of Presbyterian Women, meeting the second Tuesday of the month, September through May. The day circles meet at 10:00 a.m., in homes and at the church. The evening circle meets at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Circles provide an opportunity for fellowship, Bible study, intercessory prayer, and service through mission projects. Circle Meetings: Circle #1 , second Tuesday in member homes or in the Church Parlor, 10:00 a.m. Circle #2 , second Tuesday in Church Library, 10:00 a.m. Circle #5 , second Tuesday in Fellowship Hall, 6:00 p.m. PW Coordinating Team meets last Tuesday in room 309, 10:00 a.m. CHRISTIAN SERVICE Christian Service is composed of two committees: one hosts receptions at the church following memorial services and the other provides gifts of food to those in need. These women meet when required to provide food for the bereaved, the ill, and the homeboun d. THE CHURCH-WIDE CHRISTMAS RECEPTION, LUNCHEONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS The Church-wide Christmas Reception, Luncheons and Special Events during the year are hosted by PW. The PW December Luncheon and the Birthday Luncheon in May, celebrating PW’s history of mission giving, are open to all Presbyterian Women and their guests. Hosting these events provides time for fellowship, recipe sharing and learning new skills. GUILDS Guilds provide an opportunity for fellowship as women work together on service projects. Knots of Love Knots of Love meets the first Tuesday of the month. Members make prayer shawls, sweaters, caps, scarves and lap throws which are then given to church members, nursing home residents and other service organizations. The Quilting Guild The Quilting Guild meets the first Thursday of the month. Quilts are made for disadvantaged children in our community. *currently not meeting THE FLOWER MISSION The Flower Mission coordinates donations for Sunday services and then, on a weekly basis, distributes the flowers to the hospitalized, the ill and our homebound members. These members are arrangers and/or deliverers.

First Pres Church Merch Rep our church! All proceeds go to facilities management and mission. Click the link below to get redirected to our merchandise shop. You will pay through their site. If you have any trouble, please call the office. Church Merch Shop

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