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Pride Parade

World Communion Sunday

Flu Shot Clinic



Discernment Journey

IMPORTANT MEETING THIS SATURDAY!

This Sunday

Sermon: Why Are Presbyterians Like That? Right Now

Just for Kids Sunday School

This Week

Bible Study - October 16

Choir Practice - October 17

Upcoming Events

Gathering of Spirits - October 23

Sunday Lunch Bunch - October 27

Celebration of Life for Frani Krum - October 31

Community Events

Vox Obscura Concert - October 12

Ministry Opportunities

Coffee Fellowship

Prayer Requests and Praise Reports

Giving

Hurricane Relief Opportunities

Per Capita

OC Pride Parade - October 5, 2024

World Communion Sunday - October 6, 2024

Flu Shot Clinic

This last Sunday, we partnered with Hoag Hospital and hosted a Flu Shot Clinic for our community. Thank you to our Faith Community Nurse,

Juliana Emina-Coney, for providing this opportunity!

We have begun a study of the congregation to identify our strengths and discern God's leading for our future. The first step on this journey was a survey. Thank you to those who participated in this step!

Though the survey deadline has passed, you can read the letter that went out the last week of August about why we are embarking on this journey by clicking here.

Want a sneak peak on the next steps in the journey?

Click here to see an overview of the process.

FALL WORSHIP SERIES

Sermon: Why Are Presbyterians Like That? Right Now

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-5a

This series is based on a study by Rev. Dr. John Williams. Like most Christians throughout history, Presbyterians affirm the faith articulated in the Nicene Creed and Apostles Creed, but we are distinguished by the particular ways we live out our faith in Jesus. We don’t claim to be the only Christians who emphasize the elements of Christian faith discussed in this series, but we do believe that these common emphases and themes mark us as distinctive in the Christian family.

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Bible Study - Wednesdays at 10am

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Series: Why are Presbyterians Like That?

Click here to view the Bible Study Guide.

All are welcome to join us in this Zoom Discussion 

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Gathering of Spirits - October 23

Join us at 5:45 pm at Windsor Browns for a time when our spirits encounter God’s Spirit in spirited discussion on wide ranging topics.

Sunday Lunch Bunch - October 27

Anyone who wishes is invited to join in going out to lunch following worship. We will be meeting at the Good Food Hall.

201 W Center St. Promenade

In Flagrante Delicto: Early Choral Music of the Mediterranean

Vox Obscura, Early Music Vocal Ensemble

Saturday October 12, 2024 | 7:00 PM (60 minutes) 

Location: Anaheim First Presbyterian Church

'In Flagrante Delicto' explores themes of Love and Longing prevalent in Italian Madrigals and folk music of the Renaissance. Vox Obscura delves into a wide variety of music, sacred and secular, including the complex chromaticism of Carlo Gesualdo, the brilliance of Claudio Monteverdi, the beauty of Palestrina, the improvisatory spirit (Sprezzatura) of Italian Madrigals, and more! Join us in the beautiful acoustics of Anaheim First Presbyterian Church for this unique concert experience. 

Vox Obscura unites skilled vocalists in Southern California to perform cultivated concerts inspired by timeless sacred, folk, and art repertoire from a wide variety of early music traditions. Our music programs are carefully curated to restore the original spirit and intent of the composer for a modern audience.

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$15 General Admission

$10 Student Tickets

$25 premium seating

Promo code: APVOX24 ($5 off all tickets for Anaheim First Presbyterian members)

We give thanks for the life of Scott Lile's lifelong friend, Lisa, who died of cancer on Wednesday, October 9th, at the age of 61. Please pray for comfort for her family, for Scott, and her other friends.

Please pray for those in hospice: Jack (Jason Vega’s grandfather).

Please pray for those in treatment for cancer: Carole Chambers, Judy Jordan, John Harb (Kendall Schubert’s father), Matthew Williams (Jack and Geri Baird's grandson), Catherine Morris, Bill Anderson (Bruce Anderson's brother), Cheri Fawley (friend of Mellody Anderson), Jenn Flory (Mellody Anderson's niece, Kathy (Mellody Anderson's friend).



Please continue to pray for the health of: Harvey Taylor, Norma Leichtweis, Luca (son of Christina Cuddy's friend), Carol Talbot, Wanda Reynolds, Stevie Williams, Rob (Maren’s uncle), Pat Chambers, Cheri Archer, Alyse Hein, Jake Knell (Norma's great nephew), Jackie Gilbert.

If you have a prayer request that you would like to add to our prayer list, 

please contact the church office: offices@anaheimfirstpres.org or 714.535.2176.

WANT TO KNOW HOW TO HELP THOSE IMPACTED BY THE HURRICANE?

In addition to our prayers, here are three places you can consider supporting, both in the short term and long term.

1. Black Mountain Presbyterian Church's Hurricane Relief Fund
2. Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church in Asheville's Pastor Discretionary Fund (choose "Pastor's Discretionary Fund in the drop down menu)
3. Presbyterian Disaster Assistance's Hurricane Response Fund

Please consider making a special donation toward Per Capita.

As part of a connectional church we pay per capita apportionment per member to support the work of the larger Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This year the amount is $40.65 and will be divided between Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly. Every Presbyterian shares in the benefit of the PC (USA)'s system of government, so every Presbyterian is asked to share the expenses associated with coordinating and performing the functions of that system. Please consider making this special offering, You may add it to your regular offering, but please make a note that the donation includes an offering to per capita.

Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not regretfully or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

Ways to Financially Support the Ministry of AFPC

• Place your offering in the plates available in the Sanctuary on Sundays.

There are plates available in the center aisle and on the communion table.

Offering envelopes are now available for those making a cash donation.

• Donations may also be mailed to the church office:

   Anaheim First Presbyterian Church 

    310 W Broadway

    Anaheim, CA 92805

• Or Give Online: