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Concert Series Presents “Masquerade” October 21
Just in time for Halloween, the First Presbyterian Church Concert Series will kick off its seventeenth season on Saturday, October 21st at 7:30 p.m., with Masquerade, featuring elegant...
It’s a New Year for Youth Group!
Welcome to another new program year! I hope everyone has had a (relatively) easy time getting into the swing of the new school year! As your family lines up activities for the 2017-18 year, one activity...
Grassroots Leadership welcomes YAV Elizabeth Welliver to its Austin staff.
Elizabeth joins Grassroots as the fifth Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) to serve with the immigration team since 2012. The Young Adult Volunteer program with the Presbyterian Church (USA) offers the opportunity...
New in the Church Library – September 2017
Two new books to give you something to think about while you’re enjoying the rest of the summer: Writer and former missionary Scott Dannemiller has a true gift for storytelling. The Year without...
YAV Elizabeth Welliver Arrives in Austin
“I am commissioned to follow Jesus and cross the borders that marginalize minority communities. I am asked to reflect on how I define ‘success’ and ‘abundance’ by practicing simple...
Deacon’s Corner – September 2017
The summer quickly draws to a close and we find ourselves back in our “normal” routines – kids are back in school, there are buses to catch, lunches to make, meetings and choir rehearsal to...
Blessing of the Animals, October 1, 2017
On Sunday afternoon, October 1st at 2:00 p.m., The First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown will offer a Blessing of the Pets. The blessing of animals reminds us to celebrate creation, and God’s...
Chip’s Message – September 2017
Watching my friend Joanne turn a lump of clay into everyday dishware is artful, and what she makes is art itself. As Tami and I sat in her studio during our annual trip to Canada and talked with her...
Blessing of the Backpacks Sunday September 17 2017
Bring your backpacks Sunday, September 17 to church for a blessing! With school back in session, we the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown want to send as many kids as possible back to school with...