News & Updates

January 9, 2024

Bible Study will be in Grigg Parlor on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 am. Please join us!!!! This is an outstanding opportunity to study the Scripture lessons of the day.

Please remember the following members with a card or phone call: Israel, Kevin Wolcott, Clyde Mayer, Bert Mitchell, Justine Costello, Palestine, and Ukraine.

Pastor's Corner

This week is the pastor will preach on John 1:43-51. This passage is about being called and following Jesus when called. The pastor will explore these themes in his sermon.

We will be celebrating the baptism of Ayana Marie Leslie this Sunday. Join us to celebrate her important day!

The Worship Leaders for Sunday are:

Pastor: W. James Hardy

Music: Jeffrey Seekins

Liturgist: Renee Hardy

Youth Reader: Liam Rhoney

AV Coordinator:

C. Hatton Humphrey

Come to church or join us or watch us on Facebook Live or on our YouTube Channel.

The pastor can now be reached at the church for pastoral emergencies and to schedule a visit or in-home holy communion.

We need people up to be liturgists, youth readers, acolytes, and for coffee hour. Please sign up in Arnold Hall.

We would like to thank those who pledged close to $100,000.00 to the ministry of our church!

Contact the Pastor

Please consider making a New Year's gift to your church You can mail a gift to the church:

First Presbyterian Church

PO Box 373

Lockport, New York 14095

You can set up a text message account with our service provider, Vanco, by texting 716-265-6713, you can Venmo using @LockportJesus, you can use PayPal at info@1stpreslockport.org, or you can follow the link below! Thank you.

Please Donate

The Babcock Chapel will be open for private prayer in an intimate setting from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. The Babcock Chapel is located in the hallway between the Sanctuary and Arnold Hall. There are a few chairs and a private kneeler for your private prayer. Please feel free to close the door for privacy, leaving it open when you are finished.

Thank you for those who donated their time and energy to make this year's peanut brittle fundraiser possible and a huge success!

The FLOM Committee is holding a Murder Mystery Party at the Kenan House on February 10, 2024. There are sign-up sheets in Arnold Hall or you can sign up using the link below. This is going to a wonderful time!

Sign-Up!

Miss Robin’s art class for 13-year-olds and up on Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m. There are now no openings. For more information or to be put on the waiting list, please call 716-433-4735 or email at:

Robinsartwork716@gmail.com. She has now started an after-school art program as well, which is also full.

The Cub Scouts meet Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. These meetings take place at the church.

Sunday Bible Study is at 9:30 a.m. in Grigg Parlor. We study the lectionary passage of the day! COME AND JOIN US!!!

We will be starting a new Zoom Adult Forum in January by reading a book by African American Theologian and Dean of the Howard University Divinity School, Yolanda Pierce. This book explores the wisdom of our grandmother's and their importance in our faith development and growth. The times for the classes will be at:

Jan 24, 2024 07:00 PM

Jan 31, 2024 07:00 PM

Feb 7, 2024 07:00 PM

Feb 21, 2024 07:00 PM

Feb 28, 2024 07:00 PM

Mar 6, 2024 07:00 PM

Mar 13, 2024 07:00 PM

Mar 20, 2024 07:00 PM

Apr 3, 2024 07:00 PM

Apr 10, 2024 07:00 PM

Meeting ID: 898 6742 9499

Passcode: 599337