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Teachings of Jesus Call us to Love

Rev. Richard Phillips, FPC Care Ministry Coordinator, re-reads Jesus’ teaching that call us to love one another.

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What Books Are On Your Nightstand?

FPC’s staff offers a glimpse into their lives as they share their favorite books of 2025 so far.

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The Ethics of AI

Dr. Paul Suich, FPC Parish Counselor, discusses the ethics of AI within the spiritual setting.

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Preparing for the 2025 Hurricane season

We are in the midst of the 2025 Hurricane season. Do you have a hurricane plan for you and your family? We have tips.

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Lessons from Standing Where Paul Stood

FPC Senior Pastor, the Rev. Dr. John Fullerton, shares what he learned from a recent trip following the footsteps of Paul.

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What Causes the Church to Grow

In a time when the Church in the West is in steep decline, FPC has witnessed unprecedented growth. Our full membership, our children’s programs, youth programs, our ministries to the special needs community, our college and young adult ministries, our outreach through missions like Pedal Power and Celebrate Recovery are all vibrant and thriving. It is an exciting time to be at FPC! What does it all mean, and what can we do next?

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Telling the Corrie ten Boom Story

FPC member, Renee Hawk, presents a one-woman show telling the story of Corrie ten Boom.

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Mentoring is about showing up

Mentoring doesn’t require special knowledge. It simply calls for your consistent presence in someone’s life. Josh Schweitzer, Director of Discipleship, shares insights on how to be an exceptional mentor.

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Kincart Prayer Garden Tells the Bible Story in a Unique Way

Lakeland is blessed with an abundance of parks, lakes, and gardens. The Kincart Prayer Garden at First Presbyterian Church (FPC) is unique in that it offers visitors not only a serene place to sit for a moment but a walking tour of plants that might be found in Biblical times and locations. The garden was […]

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Golfing Tradition Lives on at FPC

The Snow Golf Tournament will be held for the 56th time this year. It is a testament to the fellowship of FPC and the devotion of its founders, Peggy and the late Harold Snow.

Who We Are

The mission of First Presbyterian Church is to make and mature disciples for Jesus Christ.

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