Congregational Meeting - Sunday, August 30

At its August stated meeting, the session of First Presbyterian Church called a congregational meeting for Sunday, August 30 following the 11am worship service. The purpose of this meeting is to receive the Nominating Committee's recommendation for the following persons to serve as elders, trustee, and on next year's nominating committee:

Session Class of 2029 (see attached bios here)

Marty Anderson

Jessica Barnes

Barry Burkhart

Laura Klugh

Allison Moore

Susan Patterson

John Sanker

Trustee Class of 2029

Susan McChesney

Nominating Committee 2027

Ken Autrey

Ezra Hall

Lynda Tremaine

2 Session Representatives TBD in 2027 

Community Market Needs Manual Can Openers!

We sometimes have people come through the Community Market who are unhoused or do not own a can opener, and something as simple as a can opener can be a challenge. If you have an extra one kicking around, please consider donating it to us. We take a lot for granted!

New Sunday School Offerings for Fall 2026

Finding God in Today's World

Sundays, Room 312

Finding God in Today's World is a new Sunday School offering for adults. Rooted in the former Modern Families Sunday School series, Finding God in Today's World is a weekly faith conversation for adults to explore connections to God through the lens of history, life experiences, and the every day. We will meet from 9:50-10:25 am in Room 312. Come join us! Learn more on Rally Day, or email Clay Price (cdprecifeb06@gmail.com) for more information.

Presbyterianism 101/New Member Class

September 13 • 20 • 27 + October 4, FPC Chapel

Join us for this four week series to learn the basics of Presbyterian worship, theology, governance, and history. Whether you are brand new to the Presbyterian tradition or a lifelong member, this class will offer insights on the "hows" and "whys" of the PC(USA). The class is led by pastors Nick and Kathy Reed. Contact either (nreed@fpcauburn.org or kreed@fpcauburn.org) for more information.

Lay Readers Needed

As the new semester approaches we are in need of readers to help lead worship at the 11am service. You do not need to have prior experience, all ages are welcome, and you will be provided with details instructions during the week prior to your Sunday.

Sign up here!

If you have questions about this opportunity to serve, please reach out to Nick or Kathy Reed (nreed@fpcauburn.org, kreed@fpcauburn.org).

Help feed our UKirk students!

We’re looking for individuals, families, Sunday school classes, and groups of friends to provide Sunday dinner for 15–20 students. Meals can be simple—students love everything! Sign up to provide a main dish, vegetable or salad, and dessert, either on your own or with a group. Your hospitality helps create a welcoming place where students can gather, connect, and feel at home.

Yes! I want to provide a meal!

This Week at FPC

August 23, 2026

Sunday

9:00 AM - Worship Service with Weekly Communion (Chapel)

9:45 AM - Sunday School for All Ages

11:00 AM - Worship Service (Sanctuary)

Bulletin for August 23 worship

5:00 PM - Youth Pizza Party & Fantasy Football Live Draft (Baird)

6:00 PM - UKirk Fall Kickoff

Children and Youth News

Fall Kickoff Cookout for Children, Youth, and their Families

August 30, 5 to 7pm

Baird Hall and the Courtyard

Children Pre-K through 5th grade, Youth 6th through 12th grade, and their families are invited to come together for food, fun, and fellowship to celebrate the beginning of the fall program year. Bring your favorite yard games to play in the courtyard or sit and relax together outside in a bag chair or inside in the newly renovated Baird Hall.

Children Pre-K through 5th grade

• Sunday School:   Children's Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 downstairs in their Sunday school classrooms. 
• Godly Play: After the Word to Grow By, children Pre-K through 2nd grade will head down to the Godly Play room for worship and fun! 
• Worship bags are available for all children during worship.

Senior and Junior High Youth

• Sunday School:    Jr./Sr. High Youth Sunday school will meet this Sunday from 10-10:45 upstairs in the youth lounge. 
• Jr. and Sr. High Youth Fall Kickoff Schedule: To get back into the rhythm of the fall program year before the Labor Day break, Jr. and Sr. High youth will gather for some fun, fellowship, and mission. Here's what August's Sunday nights will look like!

August 23, 5-6:30

Youth Fantasy Football Live Draft and Pizza Party

We will gather in Baird Hall to kickoff our 5th Fantasy Football season. A link has been sent via the Remind app for your child to join the FPC Youth League. Pizza, drinks, and dessert will be provided. Don't miss it!!!

Birthdays

Aug. 23 - Madison Dimick, Dan Schwartz

Aug. 25 - Tom Duin

Aug. 26 - Sam Allen, Will Duin, Harriette Huggins, Ben Stewart,

Stella Stewart, Joel Tremaine, Hope Wisdom

Aug. 27 - John Sanker

Aug. 28 - Don Andress

Anniversaries

Aug. 24 - Rodney and Chris Greer

Aug. 25 - Tom and Wendy Cleveland

Aug. 26 - Henry and Louise Brandhorst

Aug. 26 - Ron and Marianne Parsons

Aug. 26 - D'Arcy and Catherine Wernette

Prayer Concerns & Celebrations

Dear FPC Family, 

I want to thank you all for your caring and concern throughout this cancer “journey” that Joe and I are going through. I know that there were many prayer cards during the vigil in the opening and that was so appreciated. We have received phone calls, cards, visits, meals and flowers and all of these things have brightened our days. Our church is full of kind and caring people; you have made us feel loved. My treatment results are so far positive. I have made it through chemotherapy but I still have surgery & radiation to go. It’s a long process but your support has made it easier.

Thank you all, love Elizabeth (Garrett)

• Our church wants to share the extremely sad news that Mike Williams died early Thursday morning while receiving hospice care at home. Mike was such a steady and faithful presence for our church and our community and we will all miss him dearly. Please keep Carolyn, Greg, Katie, and all of the family and friends of Mike as we all grieve his death. There will be a Memorial Service on Friday, August 28, at 3pm in the sanctuary with a reception in Conway Hall to follow. 
• Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she recovers from successful surgery and continues treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Frank Bock as he recovers at home from surgery. Prayers for Dorothy and all who care for him.
• Please continue to pray for many members of our church who are recovering from successful surgery, dealing with significant health issues, surrounded by grief and difficult circumstances but at this time do not wish to be mentioned by name. Prayers of healing, wholeness, and comfort for many in our congregation.
• Prayers of healing for Donna Yeager’s mother, Patsy Yeager, as she receives care at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, TX after a fall at home. Prayers for Donna as she cares for her mother.
• Prayers of healing for Margaret Lee (friend of Joel and Becky Buchanan) as she recovers from surgeries that are part of her treatment for breast cancer.
• Prayers of healing and rest for Margaret Craig Schmidt as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Steve as he cares for her.
• Continued prayers of healing and rest for Elizabeth Garrett as she continues to receive chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer. Prayers for Joe and her family and friends as they care for her.
• Prayers for Catherine and Noah Riley who are beginning the IVF process with multiple doctors visits.
• Prayers of healing for Kristina Michel as she recovers from an accident. 
• Prayers of healing for Mary Simon as she recovers from successful leg surgery and receives rehab treatment. 
• Prayers of healing for Mari Ley as continues to navigate health issues after a fall at home. Prayers for Terry and all who are caring for her. 
• Prayers of continued healing for Bobbie Thurlow as she recovers at home from successful hip surgery. Prayers for all of those caring for her, especially her family. 
• Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Carole Covington as she navigates health issues. Prayers for Rev. Dr. Frank Covington as he cares for her. 
• Prayers of healing for Hunter Anderson (Andy Anderson’s brother) as he recovers from a serious accident. Prayers for Andy and Marty Anderson as they care for Hunter.
• Prayers of healing for Margaret Craig-Schmidt’s brother Bill as he receives treatment and recovers from successful surgery for bile duct cancer at M.D. Anderson. Prayers for Margaret and Steve as they care for Bill from a far. 
• Prayers of healing and care for JC Stroud (neighbor of Kim Holman) as they navigate health issues.
• Prayers of healing for Leslie Chamber’s grandmother Imogene Hill has she recovers from hip replacement surgery. Prayers for Leslie and all her family as they care for Imogene.
• Prayers healing and comfort for Sarah Wolak’s brother Chris French. Chris has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome and is receiving treatment for his symptoms. Continued prayers of healing and comfort for Sarah’s mother, Susan French, as she also navigates health issues.  
• Prayers of healing for Don Ball’s son, Kelly Ball, who is undergoing immunotherapy treatment for recurrence of cancer.