Our Vision Statement:

We are a welcoming community FIRST UNITED in proclaiming FAITH in Jesus Christ, sharing HOPE for the future, and inspiring LOVE of our neighbors.

Lord, Teach Us to Follow Your Way

"Heavenly Father, guide us to listen carefully to Your Word and follow Your instructions with humble and faithful hearts. Help us recognize the difference between simply speaking about Your truth and living it out each day. Keep us from pride, selfishness, and the desire for recognition. Teach us to lead through love, serve without seeking praise, and treat others with kindness and compassion. When we lose our way, lead us back to Your wisdom and truth. May our actions reflect our faith, our words bring encouragement, and our lives honor You. In Jesus' name, Amen."

October is Pastor Appreciation Month!

This month, we celebrate "Pastor Appreciation Month" and give thanks for our co-pastors, Rev. Dr. Luke Farwell and Rev. Meggan Farwell. We are grateful for their faithful leadership, guidance, compassion, and dedication to our church family. Please join us in sharing our appreciation and thanking them for all they do to lead, serve, and walk alongside us in faith.

Breakfast at FUPC

This Sunday, there will be breakfast sandwiches before worship starting at 8:15 am. It will be a first come, first serve basis. Free will offering or donations are excepted.

Sunday Worship Service

Join us this Sunday at 9:00 am at First United Presbyterian Church for worship and a sermon titled "The Instructions First." Through the words of the prophet Micah 3:5-12 and Jesus' teaching in Matthew 23:1-12, we will consider the importance of listening to God's instructions and putting our faith into practice.

Nursery

Each Sunday the church Nursery is open and staffed with volunteers during worship.

Sunday School & Youth Group



 All ages are welcome on Sunday mornings at 10:30 am for Sunday School. On Sunday evenings, the Youth Group meets from 6-8 pm in the Youth Room.



Youth Bake Sale & Coffee Shop

Following worship, join our Coffee Fellowship in the Family Life Center. You can also support our youth activities by visiting our monthly Youth Coffee Shop & Bake Sale in the Gathering Area. Also, if you love to bake and want to donate anything, please drop them off in the Gathering Area before worship. Please let Pastor Meggan or Scott McPherson know if you can help bake or help sell goodies.

Adult Sunday School: Worship and Witness

Following worship, we will gather at 10:30 am in the K-Lounge for a new series, "Worship and Witness."

Come join the conversation, bring your questions, and discover how Sunday worship can make a difference in our everyday lives. All are welcome!



Men's Club-Fruitcake Sales

The Men's Club 69th Annual Bake and Sale of Traditional Dark Fruitcakes will go on sale this Saturday, October 31st in the Church office from 9am to noon. Sales will continue after worship on Sundays and available in the office Mon-Thurs 9am to 1pm. Reserve yours by calling 920.336.1446 or emailing the church office at office.fupc@gmail.com. Proceeds will be used to support the ministries of First United Presbyterian Church.

Bake for a Cause: PW Election Day Bake Sale

Election Day is about more than casting your vote-it's also an opportunity to share your favorite homemade treats and support a meaningful cause! First United Presbyterian Church's Presbyterian Women (PW) will host an Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 3, and we need your help to make it a sweet success.

Whether your specialty is cookies, bars, breads, pies, or cakes, we invite you to share your baking talents with the community. With voters heading to the polls, its the perfect opportunity to treat someone to something delicious while supporting Presbyterian Women's mission projects.

How You Can Help:

We are looking for lots of baked-good donations! Please bring your donations prepackaged and ready to sell to the church office hallway on Monday, November 2, by 6:30 pm. Since we cannot use the church kitchen to repackage items into individual portions, please package your treats before dropping them off.

Proceeds from the bake sale will support Presbyterian Women's mission project at the local, regional, and national levels, as well as the mission of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

Every donation makes a difference, and every baked good helps us share our gifts with others. Thank you for helping us turn Election Day into an opportunity to serve, give, and make a difference in our community!

Questions? Please contact Ginger France or Jan Nelson.

Dead Reformer's Society

We will not be having a Dead Reformer's Society Meeting this month, as it lands on the Election Day. We will however still be meeting in December at the same time and same place. See you then!

Men's Breakfast Group

Next Thursday, November 10 at 7 am, the Men's Breakfast Group will meet again at Oak Street Cafe in De Pere. Enjoy some breakfast if you'd like to and a little bit of fellowship with the other men of our Church. It's always a good time! Hope to see you there!

**Special Note: The Men's Breakfast Group will not be meeting the morning of Thanksgiving Day.**

Agape Drive Thru Dinner

Join us for a meal of Hamburger Casserole, applesauce, bread & butter, and a pumpkin bar for dessert on Wednesday, November 2nd at 5:45 pm. Everyone's invited to pick up free meals (while supplies last).

Come share the love!

Free Sit Down Thanksgiving Dinner

You are also invited to join us Saturday, November 21 at 5:45 pm for our annual sit down Thanksgiving Dinner in the Family Life Center. Hope you can make it!



Pastors In The Gathering Area

Our monthly Pastors in the Gathering Area event is Next Thursday, (11/5) at 10 am. Pastors Luke & Meggan will be available to meet with church friends and spend some time with you. This is a special time planned on the first Thursday of each month.

PW Upcoming Dates:

*Mission Sewing (Koinonia Lounge) November 5th at 9 am

*Talbot Circle (Koinonia Lounge) November 12 at 12 pm-Lunch will be provided

Pastors Book Club

The Pastor's Book Study Group will begin in the new year by reading Home, the acclaimed novel by Marilynne Robinson. Set in the small Iowa town of Gilead, the novel explores family, faith, forgiveness, and the complicated paths that lead us home. Through the lives of the Boughton family, Robinson invites readers to reflect on grace, human frailty, and the possibility of reconciliation. Join us on Monday, January 11, at 6:30 pm in the K-Lounge at First United Presbyterian Church for a thoughtful conversation about his beautifully written novel and its enduring questions about faith, family, and the meaning of home. All are welcome!

New Class: Essentials of Reformed Systematic Theology

Join Pastor Luke for a new yearlong study of Reformed Systematic Theology by Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, beginning Monday, January 4. The class will meet weekly on Mondays from 9:30 am to 11:00 am in the K-Lounge at First United Presbyterian Church. Over the course of 50 weeks, participants will work through this substantial resource by reading approximately 18 pages per week and gathering for discussion and learning. The book retails for approximately $35 and is available through Walmart.com and other booksellers. All are welcome, especially those who want to deepen their understanding of Christian theology and discover how the various teachings of the Christian faith fit together into a coherent whole. Whether you are new to theology or looking to deepen your theological understanding, this class offers an opportunity to grow in knowledge, faith, and discipleship. If you are interested and have questions, feel free to contact Pastor Luke.

De Pere Christian Outreach

De Pere Christian Outreach Board Representative is up for renewal in 2027-2028. First United has a member that serves on the De Pere Christian Outreach Board. That member is currently Tori England. We are looking for an individual with non-profit leadership or business experience to serve on the Board of Directors for De Pere Christian for the 2027-2028 term. If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to learn more, please contact either Amy Murphy 920-655-5758 or Tori England 773-531-6604.

Help support First United and our Ministries using your phone or computer.

Click HERE or scan the QR code to give electronically. Contact Treasurer, Ken Nyberg, with questions.

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9

THIS WEEK

Sunday (10/18) - Marilyn Carpenter

Tuesday (10/20) - Bob Pointer

NEXT WEEK

Monday (11/2) - Elaine Farwell

Wednesday (11/4) - Jan Nelson

Thursday (11/5) - Alex Foeller & Eric Renier

Friday (11/6) - Mark Young & Marilyn Heim

We wish them all love and God's blessings on their special day!

"Changing Lives Through God's Love in Christ"

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