First Presbyterian Church of Ashland, Oregon
(541) 482-3536 Open Minds, Open Hands, Open Hearts, Open Table
Join us for worship.
8 o'clock worship in the chapel
Black Lives Matter at First Presbyterian
First service in several months, outdoors with social distancing and masks
Hi from the outdoor worshipers.
"When the Saints Go Marchin' In"
Jerry and Jeannie celebrate Mardi Gras 2020.
Advent Faire 2019
Advent Faire 2019
Advent Faire 2019
First Pres marches in the Ashland Pride Parade 2019.
All are welcome!
Mom hugs from Paula
Jazz vespers service
Rick building a fence at the Habitat house
The Habitat crew
The house takes shape.
New member Paul Lewis on Easter.
The flower cross brightens Easter morning.
2019 elders and deacons installed.
Presbyterian Women celebrate World Day of Prayer.
World Day of Prayer
Jerry and Esther enjoy the caroling.
Kitchen crew for the Advent Faire
Sand candle making
Cake in a cup
"Tree cookie" centerpieces were a hit.
Gingerbread house craft
Choir sings on Reformation Sunday.
Outdoor church for the pet blessing service
Dogs making friends at church
Fall team workers and the paw print cake
First Pres dedicates the new peace pole -- in several languages.
Rev. Dan demonstrates at the immigration rally in Medford.
The spirit of fun
Welcome
All are welcome! Come and find out more about this spiritual community of people from all walks of life and all stages of the faith journey. We are a welcoming and affirming church, excluding no one, believing in the biblical call to serve others and committing our time and gifts to social justice, peacemaking and stewardship of God’s creation. Click here to find out more about who we are.
You are invited to fellowship times together on Zoom, every Sunday at 11 am, check-in with us!
Announcements
Electronic giving
We now accept your pledges online with PayPal. Just click on the donate button below to be taken to the PayPal page that will allow you to make your monthly pledges electronically. If you don't have a PayPal account, click on the "donate with a debit or credit card" button.
There is a 2.9% + 0.30 per transaction fee when using PayPal. You will not see this fee; it is subtracted from the amount the church receives.
Here is the link for the myEoffering page as well. There is also a fee when using this, but you can choose to pay it yourself.
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Safe Parking Program
FPC has participated in the City of Ashland Safe Parking program since August 2019. We have three overnight parking spots available to those who are experiencing homelessness. (During COVID, we are providing up to 6 parking spots.) Those in need of safe parking may request a spot through the Ashland Community Resource Center.
Quilts of Valor Ceremony
A ceremony was held at church to present some of our members who served in the military with special "Quilts of Valor," to thank them for their service. Follow this link to see the video of the presentation. Your service is appreciated, Bruce Johnson, Paul Lewis, Jim Holloway, Gene Wright, and Robb Grover.
Video introduction to First Presbyterian Ashland
Channel 5 news interview with Pastor Dan
Dan was interviewed recently about our church's involvement with community needs. Our shelter is over for the year, but new ideas are on the horizon. Click here to see the broadcast.
Let's Catch Up
LET’S CATCH UP! What have you been up to while staying at home? If you can email pastor Dan (revfowler@yahoo.com) a picture and short description, we can put them up on the PowerPoint presentation. Remember, that if there are children in the picture we can't use it unless we have written permission from their parents.
Spiritual Counsel
Need some spiritual counsel? Would you like to have someone pray with you? Do you need to meet with the pastor regarding church business? Please contact Pastor Dan on his email address or call him at home! He will meet you either by phone or virtually on ZoomJ
Wenesday Zoom Check-in and Bible Study
Pastor Dan is leading a meeting via ZOOM chat AND bible study group which is now on Wednesday mornings at 10. If you just want to say "Hi!' and check-in, you are welcome!
Words of wisdom
Where you tend a rose,
a thistle will not grow. . . .
The Secret Garden
