Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.

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We invite everyone to our Ash Wednesday service. The season of Lent is about intentionally opening ourselves up to what's underneath the surface, what's hidden in the dark, what tectonic plates need to shift for something new to be born. Lent means to disrupt us and lead us to action.

Lenten Study Series Unveiled

Turning Over Tables by Kathy Escobar

Every Sunday after worship

February 22 - March 29 | 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

First Pres Sanctuary

This year, our church will use the season of Lent to facilitate conversation navigating how, together, we can turn the tables and build a world where justice, healing, and equity reign supreme.

With keen insight and unwavering conviction, visionary pastor Kathy Escobar guides us on a Lenten journey inspired by the ways of Jesus to dismantle the systems that perpetuate inequality and injustice. From flipping the moneychangers’ tables in the temple to uplifting the poor and marginalized, Jesus’ actions and words turn the world’s idea of power on its head. With each week of Lent, we'll dig deeper into Jesus’ challenge to the pervasive influence of privilege and oppression that have dominated since ancient times.

Although it's not necessary to read Turning Over Tables to participate in the Lenten study series, feel free to purchase a copy. Any number of outlets are selling Turning Over Tables; and for your convenience, we've provided several links where you can buy hard copies or eBooks. In case your budget needs to prioritize other expenses, we'll have a few extra complimentary copies on hand.

Easter Flower Patronage

If you would like to sponsor flowers this Easter season, please complete the online form and send payment to the church office on or before Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Sponsor Easter Flowers Here!

Community Collaboration Sing Along

Monday, February 16, 2026 | 7:00 p.m.

Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church | 1174 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh

Join us for an evening of shared song, connection, and hope as we journey together toward Palm Sunday.

This sing-along brings together voices from across our community to celebrate love of neighbor through music. You do not need to be a church member—or even a regular churchgoer—to participate. If you believe music can bring people together and strengthen community, you belong here.

Come as you are. Lift your voice if you wish. Listen if you prefer. All are welcome.

Oshkosh Tool Library

Global Climate Change Open House

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

300 S. Koeller Street, Suite R | Behind Takiza Mexican Restaurant - Near Movie Theater

This open house will include discussions about how OTL helps the sustainability and resilience of the community during extreme weather like floods, high winds, and heat waves.

The discussion will also include information about local chapters of Citizens Climate Lobby, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grass-roots advocacy climate change organization which is focused on national policies to address the national and global climate crisis.

Queer Crafternoon

Sunday, February 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

137 Algoma Boulevard, Room 208, Oshkosh

Join NEW-RC for their Queer Crafternoon event series! On the last Sunday of every month, you'll experience an afternoon of creative joy! Use their provided supplies or bring your own craft. This event is open to ALL AGES!

Wrapped Up in Love

Day By Day Shelter

420 Ceape Avenue, Oshkosh

Please enter the Parking Lot off Broad Street

Donation Hours

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Appointment: call 920-203-4536, ext. 5

Liquid laundry detergent and dryer sheets help keep Day By Day guests wrapped up in love with fresh bedding and clothing every day! Consider adding these items to your next shopping trip and help the Shelter continue providing this essential service.

Oshkosh Area Community Pantry: Share What You CAN February Food Drive

Oshkosh Area Community Pantry | 2551 Jackson Street, Oshkosh

Donation Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

What CAN you do to help our neighbors who are facing food insecurity? Check your cupboards and check your shopping carts for canned products you’d like to donate to OACP. Here are some examples of what they’re looking for:

Canned Yams * Pork & Beans * Baked Beans * Canned Mushrooms * Canned Olives

Canned Fruit * Canned Milk * Canned Veggies * Creamed Corn * Canned Beets

Canned Sardines * Canned Fish * Canned Chicken * Manwich * Chili Starters

Meal Starters * Chunky Soup * Cream Soup * Canned Pasta * Canned Ravioli

OACP can still use any donation, whether food or monetary; but this month, they are encouraging donors to see what they CAN do! Thank you for your generosity!

A Call to stand with the people of Cuba

Faithful solidarity in a time of crisis

February 9, 2026 | Office of Public Witness | Presbyterian News Service

More than a dozen faith-based organizations, including the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Cuba Partners Network of the PC(USA), have signed a letter urging policymakers and leaders to take steps to reduce hardships for ordinary people in Cuba and to reduce barriers that prevent communities from accessing food, medicine and basic necessities. The letter, being delivered to the White House and Congress, also calls on faith groups to speak out about the suffering of the Cuban people. Read the letter in full below.

As communities of faith, we write out of deep concern for the people of Cuba and out of a shared commitment to peace, compassion and the protection of human life. We are alarmed by the growing risk of escalation and by clear signals that regime change is being pursued as a goal of U.S. policy toward Cuba. In this moment, we reject any approach that seeks to impose political outcomes through coercion or treats human suffering as leverage.

The U.S. embargo and related restrictions have long contributed to hardship in Cuba by limiting access to resources and weakening the economic conditions that make daily life possible. Cuba also faces serious internal challenges, including mismanagement and shortages driven by multiple factors. We hold in our hearts the many layers of hardship the Cuban people are carrying. We know that some of these burdens arise from long-standing difficulties within the island itself — patterns of governance and policies that have, over time, made daily life more fragile for many families. In all circumstances, our deepest concern is that no action, whether at home or abroad, should add to the suffering of those already facing so much. Read more.

First Presbyterian Church is a member of More Light Presbyterians, a coalition of churches whose mission is to work for the full participation of the LBGTQ community in the life, ministry, and witness of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and in society.

Accessibility Details at First Pres

There is an elevator available for access to all levels of the First Pres church building, and the spaces are navigable by wheelchair.