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.

A Flame Worth Passing On

Keeping our faith alive, sharing God's promises, and staying ready for Christ.

"Heavenly Father, Thank you for the gift of faith and for the generation who have shared Your love, wisdom, and promises with us. Help us never take that gift for granted. Lord, keep the fire of Your Spirit burning within us. When our faith grows dim, renew our hearts. When life becomes distracting or difficult, remind us to keep our lamps filled with Your truth, Your love, and Your grace. Help us to be faithful examples to those who come after us. May our children, grandchildren, and future generations hear the stories of Your goodness through our words and see Your love through our actions. Teach us not to take tomorrow for granted, but to live each day with watchful hearts, strong faith, and a willingness to serve You. May we never allow the light You have placed within us to grow dark. Let our faith be a flame that inspires others, our lives a testimony of Your goodness, and our love a light that continues to shine from one generation to the next. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen."

Pastors In The Gathering Area

Our monthly Pastors in the Gathering Area event is TODAY, (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.

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

Faith is a gift meant to be nurtured, lived, and passed from one generation to the next. Join us for worship this Sunday as we read Psalm 78:1-7 and Matthew 25:1-13. Through the scriptures, we are reminded to share the stories for God's faithfulness, remain watchful in our walk with Christ, and keep the light of faith burning brightly in our hearts and in the world around us.

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.



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!



Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee has begun their work to fill the slate for Ruling Elders and Deacons for the class of 2030. These individuals will begin their terms in January of 2027. Please pray for them as they go about this important task as well as pray for those individuals whom God is calling to serve. If you have any questions or people you feel would be a good fit, please reach out to Amy Cassidy, Anne Ferron, Jim France, Kira Hanson, Annette Kinchen, or Pastors Luke and Meggan.

2026-2027 Building House Together Update

The Stewardship Ministry and Session would like to express gratitude to all who have already made a financial commitment to help "Build God's House Together" by turning in their 2027 pledge. We are encouraged to report we are trending towards both our financial (85% of goal) and participation (80% of goal of 120 pledges) goals. Your Session needs and uses our pledge totals to confidently determine, plan and fund next year's worship, music, Christian education, staff & office, building & grounds, and connecting with our congregation and community. Every pledge makes a difference on how we are able to "Build God's House Together" next year and in the future. If you have not pledged before or have not turned in your pledge as of yet, we encourage you to make a financial commitment and bring your pledge to the next Sunday worship or mail it to the office.

Thank you for your commitment to First United Stewardship Ministry.

Christmas Store Season

The De Pere Christian Outreach Christmas Store season is beginning, and there are a couple of ways

you can help...

Give Through Our Giving Tree

Our Giving Trees are ready and filled with tags! Each tag lists items needed for the Christmas Store, and we invite you to choose a tag or two and help by shopping for those items. If you prefer to give a monetary donation, we're happy to do the shopping for you.

Volunteer at the Christmas Store

Come be part of the Christmas Store fun! We need lots of helping hands to bring the store to life, and we'd love to have you join us. Use the links below to find a volunteer opportunity and sign up:

Saturday (12/5) Set-Up- CLICK HERE

Monday (12/7) Set-Up- CLICK HERE

Tuesday (12/8) In Store- CLICK HERE

Wednesday (12/9) In Store- CLICK HERE

Thursday (12/10) Clean Up- CLICK HERE

Thank you for helping in whatever way you can-your kindness and generosity mean so much to us. Contact Debbie Spiegel, Debbie Crooks, Annette Kinchen, or Marilyn Heim with any questions.

Men's Club-Fruitcake Sales

69th Annual Men's Club Fruitcake Sale is Back! Our famous fruitcakes are now on sale after worship on Sundays and in our office Monday-Thursday 9 am - 1 pm. This year's bake was 675 traditional 1.5 pound ($18) and 225 sample sized ($10) fruitcakes. Be sure to buy or reserve yours early (email: office.fupc@gmail.com), as they are expected to sell out again this year.

Special Thanks to those that make it possible:

Purchaser of supplies, Coordinator, Office Sales, Bakers, Mixers, Decorators, Wrappers, Marketing, and of course Our Supporters!!

Thank you to all who support First United Presbyterian Church by making, selling, buying and sharing our traditional fruitcakes. All proceeds are used to support the Ministries of First United.

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.**

Thanksgiving Opportunities:

In-House Agape Dinner

All are invited to our in-house Agape dinner on Saturday, November 21 at 5:45 pm. Following a brief devotional and a few hymns we will partake in a meal filled with chicken stuffing casserole, cranberry chutney, dinner rolls, gravy, squash, carrots & celery, orange slices & a pumpkin dessert. We hope that you will put the date on your calendar and invite friends and neighbors.

First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay

It is tradition to have a joint Thanksgiving service with our sisters and brothers in Christ at First Presbyterian Church of Green Bay. It is their year to host and the service will be on Monday, November 23 at 6 pm.

In the mean time, here at First United Presbyterian Church we are collecting NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS to support the Presbyterian Pantry. There are grocery carts located in the Narthex to place your items in. We will be collecting until Sunday, November 22nd. The items will be delivered to the Presbyterian Pantry on Monday, November 23rd as an offering during our joint Thanksgiving service with First Presbyterian of Green Bay. **NOTE: Please check dates! We cannot accept expired or soon to be expired food items**

PW Upcoming Dates:

*Mission Sewing (Koinonia Lounge) TODAY at 9 am

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

Agape Drive Thru Dinner

Our Agape was yet another success!! We served 75 meals to the De Pere Community last night! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to help serve our Agape meals! Your time, kindness, and willingness to serve make a difference. We are truly grateful for everyone of you!

Come see us at our next Agape meal during our in-house Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 21st at 5:45 pm.

Come share the love!

Dead Reformer's: Tuesday, December 1st

The History of Christmas

Ever wonder why Christmas is December 25th, why we bring a pine tree into our house, why stockings hang on the fireplace or why cookies are devoured? Did you know when and why Christmas was cancelled? What's the story behind our favorite Christmas Carols? Dawn Picard answers these questions and shares how Christmas traditions came to be. Bring an ornament, a picture, a card or a memory and share your own Christmas traditions with the group.

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.

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

Monday (11/2) - Elaine Farwell

Wednesday (11/4) - Jan Nelson

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

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

NEXT WEEK

Sunday (11/8) - Karen Hanold

Monday (11/9) - Suzanne Goral

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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