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First Presbyterian Church

is a Community called to love God through Worship and Prayer, receiving and serving our neighbors with the compassion of Christ, open to new beginnings and the spiritual growth of children, youth and adults. 

First Presbyterian Church

214 E. Thayer Ave. Bismarck, ND

Phone: (701) 223-6091 

OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:30PM

Email: firstpresbyterian@fpcbismarck.com 

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First Presbyterian Childcare Center - (701)-258-7490

childcare@fpcbismarck.com OR cccasst@fpcbismarck.com

Here and now

​We welcome you all to come worship

You can visit us at 214 E Thayer Ave. or

​tune in at 10:00am Sunday to our Live Feed on Facebook​​​

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​​​​​​Pastor Leanne's Message for the month of September 2024: ​

   I have spent a lot of my life living by the rhythms of education –after high school, there were two colleges, three Masters degrees and a PhD, followed by some time on college and seminary faculties - which meant that for many years, Fall was ‘restart” time. I remember one fall when I was beginning on the faculty of Morningside College: I was walking to my office early in the morning as bells were ringing in the air, students were heading to the commons for breakfast, and the sounds of the football team practicing in   the brisk morning air was coming from the field which was in back of the dorms. I have rarely felt so alive and hopeful as I did that morning, like my soul had come into its own.  I love Fall – the colors, the song of tree-frogs, the chimes of school starting, the students scurrying to new classes with hopes and dreams wide open.

   This joyful Fall anticipation has not left me, even at this age. We kick off our church year with a big back-to-church, back-to-school celebration, blessing our kids backpacks and praying for them and all of the servants of education who will teach and provide for them in the coming year. In many ways, church, too, hits the restart button: committees that have taken summer breaks are back on tasks, choir comes back (God bless our choir and musicians!) Sunday School, PAC and Presbyteens begin again, and the worship year begins its crazy-dash toward All-Saints Day, Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas! Alive and hopeful – that’s what it is – as the Harvest Season turns our gaze toward the coming end of the year. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.

   So many things are planned, so watch your calendar: Blessing and   Chipping of the Pets, World Communion Sunday, our yearly Pledge Campaign, the kids’ Halloween Bash, Thanksgiving Eve Worship, church service projects, the “Kirkin’ o’ the Tartans,” the bells’ and choir’s presentation, Kids’ Advent Sunday, Bible Studies, Advent, Blue Christmas, Christmas Eve Services, and    so much more.

   I hope you feel the coming of joy, hope, and beauty like I do this year, as in Fall, we begin anew. Come family of God, let us use the upcoming seasons to worship God and be grateful for the many mercies we have received!
 

Leanne  ​

First Presbyterian Church of Bismarck

​​​2024 SCHOLARSHIPS

​ The Scholarship Committee of First Presbyterian Church is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of scholarships for our church community. To be eligible for consideration to receive a scholarship, a student must be an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bismarck or must have been an active participant in the life of First Presbyterian Church of Bismarck for at least three years. The awards are given for students at any level of study beyond high school. Four years is the maximum for receiving scholarships: these need not be consecutive years. Graduate students may apply for scholarships, providing they are within the four year maximum.

The deadline to apply is May 17, 2024

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​​DO YOU HAVE A NEED?

ARE YOU WILLING TO HELP?

​We encourage you to continue to love your neighbor well at this time. Hebrews 13:16 challenges us to“dowhat is good and to share, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”Thank you for being the Church. 

Are you in need of assistance that you can not get help?  Email firstpresbyterian@fpcbismarck or call      701-223-6091 and let us know how we can help.

​​WAYS TO GIVE:​

For those who are unable to worship with us in church, here are a few ways that you can continue to give:

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3.  Mail checks to First Presbyterian Church,             214 E Thayer Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501.