Posted on 19 Oct 2010 . 28 comments
How much do you know about our denomination?
Presbyterians are distinctive in two major ways. They adhere to a pattern of religious thought known as Reformed theology and a form of government that stresses the active, representational leadership of both ministers and church members.
Reformed Theology
Theology is a way of thinking about God and God’s relation to the world. Reformed theology evolved during the 16th century religious movement known as the Protestant Reformation. It emphasizes God’s
supremacy over everything and humanity’s chief purpose as being to glorify and enjoy God forever.
In its confessions, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) expresses the faith of the Reformed tradition. Central to this tradition is the affirmation of the majesty, holiness and providence of God who creates, sustains, rules and redeems the world in the freedom of sovereign righteousness and love.
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Posted on 12 Oct 2010 . 24 comments
I had a magical sabbatical traveling, experiencing different cultures, learning about photography and looking at things differently.
The folks from the Lily Endowment call their grant program that made my sabbatical possible the National Clergy Renewal Program. Without a doubt that is what it is for I feel renewed!
My time away was not all necessarily restful as I attended classes, raced for planes and trains, and had most of my days filled with a variety of activities. Those activities however were new and different for me as they opened my eyes through exciting experiences and filled my heart with joy and my body with energy.
Something else that this time away did was to show me that I am not indispensable! The church can actually go on without me.
I say that with a smile as I know this to be true, but I also say this with much gratitude to the staff and leaders of The First Presbyterian Church in Germantown.
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Posted on 05 Oct 2010 . 31 comments
Sunday School: Elementary, Middle School, & Senior High
(October through mid June)
Join us on Sunday for a class that will help to increase your faith and your understanding of the Bible while having fun and meeting new friends!
Children (K-grade 4): Children participate in the first part of worship each Sunday and go to their classrooms during the Passing of the Peace. Activities include games, snacks, crafts, and take home sheets from the Akaloo series.
Middle School & High School: 11:30am-12:30pm, right after Sunday worship service. We are using the Akaloo curriculum series for this class.
Middle School Tuesday Night Fellowship (year round)
Come share dinner together, play games, participate in fun activities, and learn and grow in our relationship with each other and with Christ! We meet the first and third Tuesday of every month. We gather at 6:30pm and end at 8:30 pm.
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Posted on 28 Sep 2010 . 240 comments
FPCG’s very own Dwight Carter is featured on the PCUSA home page.
Dwight reflects on the Presbyterian church, FPCG, and the value of urban ministry.
Way to go, Dwight! We are proud of you and your witness to the church!
To see the video in context, click here to visit the PCUSA website.
Posted on 07 Sep 2010 . 78 comments
Reflections by Rev. Kevin Porter
When I was a child, I used to hate to go to sleep. I was always afraid I was missing something fun or important that my older brothers or parents were doing. Besides, I was never tired when my bedtime came around.
Last week, I was at an event where I watched a first-grader so filled with energy that even when she tried to stand still long enough to tell an adult something, she found herself jumping up and down in place in spite of herself. What I wouldn’t give to have that kind of energy today!
When I was a child, I didn’t appreciate the value of rest and renewal for my growing body, mind and spirit. And now, I have to watch that I don’t allow rest and renewal to become ends unto themselves.
Just as inhaling and exhaling are equally important in the enterprise of breathing, I believe the disengaging we experience as we spend time in sleep, recreation, and vacation should be preparing us for reengaging the vocations to which God has called us in our work, school, families, community, and yes, church.
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