You are invited to a conversation on William Yoo's book What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church. Published by Westminster John Knox Press, the book received a very favorable review in the Journal of Presbyterian History. The discussion will held on four consecutive Wednesdays April 17 to May 8 from 10:30 AM to Noon. Emory University Professor Dr. Kwok Pui-Lan says “this timely book... is indispensable for understanding America's painful past... and imagining a different, possible future.” The author is a Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia, and is also the author of The Presbyterian Experience in the United States: A Sourcebook. The discussions will be led by the Rev. Richard Taylor, former Chair of the Historical Council of the United Church of Christ, and the author of thirteen books on American Church history, including two that focus on the interaction between Congregationalists and Presbyterians. Books may be ordered from the publisher (check out their website at www.pcusastore.com/history) at a discount price of $ 19.50 plus shipping.

This session will cover pages 53 to 102 in the book.

You are invited to a conversation on William Yoo's book What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church. Published by Westminster John Knox Press, the book received a very favorable review in the Journal of Presbyterian History. The discussion will held on four consecutive Wednesdays April 17 to May 8 from 10:30 AM to Noon. Emory University Professor Dr. Kwok Pui-Lan says “this timely book... is indispensable for understanding America's painful past... and imagining a different, possible future.” The author is a Professor at Columbia Theological Seminary in Georgia, and is also the author of The Presbyterian Experience in the United States: A Sourcebook. The discussions will be led by the Rev. Richard Taylor, former Chair of the Historical Council of the United Church of Christ, and the author of thirteen books on American Church history, including two that focus on the interaction between Congregationalists and Presbyterians. Books may be ordered from the publisher (check out their website at www.pcusastore.com/history) at a discount price of $ 19.50 plus shipping.

This session will cover pages 1 through 52 in the book.

The FPC Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 1:00pm in the Millheim Room of the church. We take suggestions from members about books to read. Below is what we are scheduled to read for 2024. Contact the church office if you’d like more information.

For April 15, we ‘ll be discussing The Old Neighborhood by Avery Corman.

Brunch Bunch will be going to Longhorn Steakhouse at 3734 Dryland Way, Easton, on Sunday April 14th. Please let Ruthann know by April 12th if you’ll be attending. We’ll be glad to accommodate you if you have a last-minute change of plans.

The Easton Municipal Band will perform a FREE concert at FPCE on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00pm! Come and hear marches, big band and contemporary hits, and music from stage and screen! Following the concert, there will be a reception in the Brainerd Lounge. Invite your friends and neighbors - all are welcome!

We’ll celebrate the resurrection of our Lord with joyful sounds of the trumpet and singing!

Tenebrae: Service of Shadows

We’ll begin our evening with a soup and bread supper in our social hall at 6:00pm. Our Tenebrae service with communion will start at 7:00pm. The name Tenebrae is the Latin word for “darkness” or “shadows”. This service is centered on scripture readings and the gradual extinguishing of candles and other lights until a single candle remains. Towards the end of the service, this candle is hidden, typifying the apparent victory of the forces of evil. At the very end, a loud noise is made, symbolizing the earthquake at the time of the resurrection (Matthew 28:2), the hidden candle is restored to its place, and by its light all depart in silence.

Worship this Sunday will begin with a joyful celebration of Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem and end with retelling the story of Christ’s passion. Weather permitting, we’ll process into worship at 10:25AM – gather at corner of 3rd and Spring Garden. After worship, you are welcome to join us for refreshments, fellowship and the opportunity to fold paper and palm crosses.  All ages and artistic ability welcome!

The FPC Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 1:00pm in the Millheim Room of the church. We take suggestions from members about books to read. Below is what we are scheduled to read for 2024. Contact the church office if you’d like more information.

For March 18, we will be discussing The Thread Collectors by Shauna Edwards and Alyson Richman.

The FPC Book Club meets the third Monday of every month at 1:00pm in the Millheim Room of the church. We take suggestions from members about books to read. Below is what we are scheduled to read for 2024. Contact the church office if you’d like more information.

For February 19 we will be discussing The Dearly Beloved by Kara Wall.

Brunch Bunch will be going to Outback Steakhouse at 3200 Emrick Blvd in Bethlehem on Sunday, February 18th. Please let Ruthann Arras know, or contact the church office, by Friday, February 16th if you are going. If you have a last-minute change of plans, you’re still welcome to go. All are welcome!

On Sunday, February 11 from 12 to 2pm, we'll gather in Legacy Hall for a FREE soup lunch! We ask that you bring donations of canned soup and/or any kind of pasta for ProJeCt's Food Pantry. This event is open to the neighborhood, so please tell friends and neighbors! You can also pick up flyers outside the church office to distribute - if you know of a community bulletin board, please take one and post!

Join us in coffee hour on Sunday, January 28 as we take part in the “Love, Easton” community art project. We hope you will come downstairs, pour a cup of coffee, and join your church family as we work toward a city wide goal of 28,000 paper hearts (one for every Easton resident) to adorn the windows of downtown businesses. Scissors will be at a premium, so we encourage you to bring a pair from home.

On Saturday, January 27 from 2-4pm, Rene Navarro will be presenting an introductory class in Tai Chi in both standing and sitting versions.  Rene regularly attends worship with us and is an internationally recognized master in Chinese art forms.  He will be offering these classes to our membership at no cost.  Please respond to Jonathan at  office@eastonfpc.org or 610-253-3579 if you are interested in attending this introductory class.    

The annual meeting of the congregation and corporation of the First Presbyterian Church of Easton will be held on January 21, 2024, following worship, at approx. 11:45am. The purpose of the annual meeting is to review the 2023 Annual Report and receive the 2024 budget. All members are strongly encouraged to attend this congregational meeting.

The Brunch Bunch will be going to Williams Restaurant, 3630 William Penn Highway in Easton after worship on January 14. A Please let Ruthann Arras know by Friday, January 12 if you plan to attend. We’ll do our best to accommodate last minute changes. All are welcome!

On Sunday, December 31, we’ll have a relaxed service including a Christmas carol-sing! Come with your favorites in mind at 10:30am!

Join us for our Service of Lessons and Carols on Christmas Eve. We will begin our service with special music at 6:30pm, and continue into our worship service at 7:00pm. Our Handbell Choir will play, we’ll sing favorite carols together, and hear the scriptures about the birth of Jesus Christ. All are welcome!

The four Sundays of Advent are a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. On each Sunday, we light a candle in our Advent wreath; the fourth candle signifies peace. Join us for worship as we light our Advent wreath and sing songs of the season!

At 6:30pm, please come back for our Christmas Eve Service of Lessons and Carols. We begin the evening with selections of special music, followed by worship at 7:00pm.

The four Sundays of Advent are a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. On each Sunday, we light a candle in our Advent wreath; the third candle signifies joy. Join us for worship as we light our Advent wreath and sing songs of the season. After worship, please join us for coffee hour in our social hall. All are welcome!

Brunch Bunch will be going to Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 2471 Park Ave, Easton on Sunday, December 10. Please let Ruthann know by Friday, December 8 by email if you plan to attend. If you have a last-minute change of plans, you may still come!

The four Sundays of Advent are a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. On each Sunday, we light a candle in our Advent wreath; the second candle signifies love. Join us for worship as we light our Advent wreath and sing songs of the season. After worship, you may join the Brunch Bunch at an area restaurant. At 5:00pm, please come back to hear the Easton Municipal Band perform a free concert of holiday favorites in our sanctuary, followed by a reception. All are welcome!

The four Sundays of Advent are a time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas. On each Sunday, we light a candle in our Advent wreath; the first candle signifies hope. Join us for worship as we light our Advent wreath, sing songs of the season, partake in communion, and hear our Handbell Choir play. After worship, come to coffee hour for a time of fellowship. All are welcome!

On Saturday, December 2 we’ll get together to clean up leaves around the church. We’ll start at 9:00am and with many helping hands, we hope to be done in a couple of hours. Come for an hour or for the duration!

Contact the church office to RSVP.

Our next church lunch is Sunday, November 19, right after the service. EVERYONE is invited. Spread the word! Bring your friends. We will have a variety of soups and you are invited to bring something to go with soup, pot-luck style: bread, crackers, salad, dessert, etc.  We will have signup sheets so we can have an idea of what is coming. This is our opportunity to invite the community to share the love and fellowship that has blessed us in this place. Come! Share a meal together.

Brunch Bunch will be going to Tacos and Tequila at 20 Kunkle Drive Easton on Sunday November 12. Please let Ruthann know by November 10 if you plan to attend. All are welcome!

A discussion on the early history of Congregational and Presbyterian churches in the Middle Atlantic states, to be led by Rick Taylor, is scheduled for Sunday, October 29, after church. All are welcome. Free copies of the study book are available in the church office. Reading suggestions are pages 11 to 35 for the first session, and pages 35 to 62 for the second session.

FPC Easton will be participating in Boscov’s "Friends Helping Friends”  fundraiser on Wednesday, October 18. For a $5.00 donation, you get a Shopping Pass for 25% off most widely purchased items. Please see Ruthann or Shirley Heinsohn for passes at Coffee Hour.