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Christmas at Bok Tower – OAM Fieldtrip

Friday, December 4
8:30 am | Meet outside church office
4:30 pm | Return to Church
$25 due November 17

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Bach Festival of Central Florida

November 15, 2026
3:00 pm | Sanctuary | Free
The Bach Festival of Central Florida is an auditioned choral ensemble that focuses on baroque and classical repertoire. Under the direction of Dr. Larry Sledge, the ensemble’s missions it to honor the enduring legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach by presenting dynamic and soul-stirring choral performances that are offered to the public at no charge.

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Operation Christmas Child

Bring joy to a child this Christmas!
Drop off your shoebox (with $10 for Operation Christmas Child) at FPC between 9 – 11 am, Nov. 16-23.
Learn more >

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Night to Shine Prom

Save the Date for Night to Shine 2027
Friday, February 12, 2027. Guests and Volunteer registration will open October 12, 2026 at 6:00 am.

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Care Ministry in Reverse

Rev. Richard Phillips, FPC Care Coordinator, shares how members care for one another, including his family.

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Tom Ingui – Organ Works of J.S Bach Concert Series

October 25 | 3 pm | Sanctuary
Great Free-works, Part 1
FPC organist, Tom Ingui, presents the complete organ works of J.S. Bach in a nine-concert series. Find out more >

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Stewardship 2027

This is the time of year when we begin to accept financial commitments from our church family. Commitments to giving allow us to budget for the year ahead as we prayerfully and diligently allocate resources to the work of this church.
In order to fulfill our mission and make a difference in the lives of others, your support is needed. We ask that you please make financial commitments by October 31.

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Six Gun Territory – OAM Fieldtrip

November 7
7:45 am – Meet at church
5:30 pm – Return home
$30 – Due by October 25
We will ride Kirby’s historic train and see Original Six Gun Territory Gunfighters perform the Legendary Six Gun Gunfights from the original park.

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New Member Orientation Class

Sunday, November 8
9:15 am | Library
RSVP to Jo at Jahearn@fpclakeland.org
by November 1.

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Annual Chili Cook-Off

Sunday, November 8 | 4:30 – 6:30 pm
Loudon Hall
This is a fun family event complete with chili samples from a number of competing teams, cornbread, desserts, family games (including a bounce house and inflatable ax throwing) and Sunday football on the big screens.

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

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