First Presbyterian Church - Evansville, Indiana

We are a compassionate, caring, progressive congregation that seeks to live the life Jesus pioneered.

First Presbyterian Church is called to embody God’s love, made known in Jesus Christ, in life-giving ways, and to engage with God in transforming lives, communities, and institutions, to reflect God’s goodness. We believe that faith is best expressed in word and deed, and that we are called to live our lives as examples, however imperfect, and as generous expressions of gratitude to God and servic

01/21/2024

Robert isn't the only improviser in the balcony this morning! The sound is coming through laptop two via monitoring headphones, with video via the ancient camcorder!

01/21/2024

Welcome to worship!

Guest Preacher: John VanderZee
Liturgist: Sue Schriber
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
The Choir of First Presbyterian Church
The Flute Choir of First Presbyterian Church
Director: Dick Bernhardt

The flowers today are given by Jake Kohlmeyer to the glory of God and in celebration of Justice and Peace, the
Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the first annual Matthew 25 Conference of the PCUSA.

We welcome and thank the Rev. John VanderZee for leading our worship today. Pastor VanderZee served as
Co-Bridge Pastor with his wife, the Rev. Wendy VanderZee in 2022. Pastor Anna Von Winckler is on study
leave today and will return to the office this week on Wednesday.

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01/16/2024

SAVE THE DATE!

01/15/2024

Welcome to worship!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Gary Morris
Director of Music: Carrie Aiken
The Choir of First Presbyterian Church

Please stay a few minutes after worship today for the annual meeting of the congregation. We will elect new officers, the review the Pastor’s compensation, and receive an annual report. Please note that only in-person attendees will be able to vote.

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01/14/2024

Welcome to worship. We are glad you're here.

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Jingle Hagey
Director of Music: Carrie Aiken
Wide Awake Band

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01/07/2024

Welcome to worship. We are glad you're here.

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Susan Colman
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
Wide Awake Band

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12/31/2023

Good morning everyone and welcome! Please comment and let us know you are watching online and we will give thanks to God for your presence.

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Sue Schriber
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls

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Merry Christmas one and all! May your season be full of love and light.

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Last Sunday, we celebrated Jerusha Van Camp's more than ten years of service to this congregation. We commemorated the occasion by presenting Jerusha with her first preaching robe. We give thanks to God for her life and ministry and look forward to the ministry God has for her in the future.

12/24/2023

Thank you for joining us this Christmas eve morning. We are glad you're here!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
Wide Awake Band

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12/24/2023

If you are looking for a church service with Carols, Candlelight, and Communion on Christmas Eve, come to First Presbyterian Church - Evansville, Indiana at 5:00 pm.
Music:-
Prelude: The Flute Choir plays Christmas Carols
Sirett - Thou Shalt Know Him
Thomas - African Noel
Gardiner - Tomorrow shall be my dancing day
Anon - Gaudete! Gaudete! Christus est natus
Chilcott - Midwinter
Rutter - Candlelight Carol

Congregational Hymns:-
O Come, All Ye Faithful
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Silent Night, Holy Night
Joy to the World

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On Christmas Eve morning, we will light the fourth Advent candle. Join us at 8:30 or 10:30 a.m.

12/22/2023

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12/17/2023

Welcome to worship! Thank you for joining us!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Tracy Shaw
Advent Candle: Tracy and Georgia Shaw
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
The Choir of First Presbyterian Church
The Handbell Choir of First Presbyterian Church
The Chime Choir of First Presbyterian Church,
Director: Micaiah Van Camp

The flowers today are given by Sarah and Matt Groves in celebration of Evie and Elliott’s sixth birthday.


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12/17/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: John Strange
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
Communion Servers: Cathy and Jim Edrington
Wide Awake Band

Portions of today’s liturgy were written by Michelle L. Torigian, © 2019, and by Rev. Andrew O’Neil.

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12/16/2023

We are moving into week three of our Advent journey, and our lessons this week remind us that joy is a rebelliously provocative force in our weary world. Join First Pres this Sunday at 8:30 and 10:30 in joyous worship of the God of love and light!

Links to our livestreams and worship bulletins are available on the church website.

12/10/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Jingle Hagey, Gail Riecken, Jake Kohlmeyer, Ronda Hurt, and Tony Aiken.
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
Wide Awake Band-Tony Aiken, Matt O'Neill, Don Qualls, Chris Moore, and Micaiah Van Camp

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Join us today as as we light the second candle of advent and celebrate with a service of Lessons and Carols!

12/09/2023

Our advent worship this week is a favorite one at First Pres: the Annual Advent Lessons and Carols service. Readings and music are paired at both services, with our Wide Awake Band leading the way at 8:30 and the choir sharing special music at 10:30. Join us for a great morning!

Links to our livestreams and worship bulletins are available on the church website.

Photos from First Presbyterian Church - Evansville, Indiana's post 12/08/2023

Thank you to our Building and Grounds Committee for their dedication to keeping our worship space beautiful!

12/03/2023

Today is the Plant and Craft sale hosted by First Light Youth Group! Get an early start on your Christmas shopping and stop by the lobby from 9:30-10:15 or 11:30-12 to pick up your goodies, or you can contact the church office to arrange a time for pickup. The Christmas cactus are starts from Pastor Kevin’s beautiful cactus with red blooms. Get yours before they’re gone!

11/26/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: John Strange
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
The Wide Awake Band

At today’s 10:30 service we welcome new members: Baily Rankin, Boo Shields, Debbie Shepherd, and
Brandon and Liz Zweigart-Hoover

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11/24/2023

This Sunday, we observe an oft-missed (due to the calendar) day: Christ the King Sunday. Our lesson from Matthew talks about Jesus on the throne, reminding us of our charge to care for other. Join us at 8:30 and 10:30 as we celebrate the last Sunday of the church year!

Links to our livestreams and worship bulletins are available on the church website.

11/19/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Pastor: Anna von Winckler
Liturgist: Bob Jacobs, Ronda Hurt, Glen Killion, Jake Kohlmeyer, Sue Schriber
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
The Wide Awake Band

The flowers today are given by Ron and Beverly Attinger to the glory of God and in celebration of both of their
birthdays.

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11/18/2023

This Sunday morning will be filled with music and lessons as we celebrate our annual Harvest Home service. Join us at 8:30 and 10:30 as we give thanks to the God of thirty, sixty, hundredfold!

Links to our livestreams and worship bulletins are available on our website.

11/12/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Guest Preacher: Jerusha Van Camp
Liturgist: Gary Morris
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
The Wide Awake Band

The flowers today are given by Ron and Beverly Attinger to the glory of God and in celebration of both of their
birthdays.

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11/11/2023

Many of the parables of Jesus start out with "the kingdom of God is like...", and our Gospel lesson this week is no different. We look at the parable of the ten young women, and consider the idea of "Daily Preparedness". Join us this Sunday morning as we give thanks and worship the God of love!

Links to our livestreams and worship bulletins are available on the church website.

11/05/2023

Thank you for joining us today. We are glad you're here!

Guest Preacher: Elder Steve Wylie
Liturgist: Roger Coleman
Communion Servers: Cathy and Jim Edrington
Director of Music: Robert Nicholls
Wide Awake Band: Micaiah Van Camp-vocals, Chris Moore-accordion, Matthew O'Neill-electric guitar, Tony Aiken-acoustic guitar, Don Qualls and Carrie Aiken-percussion.

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609 SE 2nd Street
Evansville, IN
47713

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 12pm
6:30pm - 8pm

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