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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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Build Your Bones!

Join us for seven fun and informative sessions packed with expert tips, interactive activities, and a delicious live cooking demo with tastings — all focused on keeping your bones strong and healthy! Read more >

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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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OAM Tour of Museum of the American Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
$30 + Lunch
Meet outside Church Office at the North Entrance

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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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VBS 2025

June 9 – 13 | 9am-12pm
For all kids 4 years to 5th grade
This year we will trek the tundra, and explore how easy it is to lose sight of what’s true in our wild world today. Find out more . . .

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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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Men’s Trivia Lunch

Saturday, June 6 | 12 – 3 pm | $10
All of the men of the church (18+) are invited to come eat wings, compete in Trivia, and discuss what it means to be mentored.

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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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Marywood University Concert Choir

Friday, May 23 | 7 pm
Sanctuary | Free

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

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