Phone: 541-963-5114
churchofficelg@gmail.com
Tuesday - Thursday
9:00am - 12:00pm
"Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name." Psalm 100:4
Sunday morning is our community's primary time to gather to praise God. Join us at 9:30 AM. Our typical worship includes times of reflection, prayer, scripture reading, a sermon, and a blend of traditional and contemporary music, Communion is usually served the second Sunday of the month and other select church holidays. You can also watch the service live online at www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande
We welcome all children! Children are welcome to stay with their parents during worship or take advantage of an activity bag or the Kid's Table. Parents are also welcome to go to the nursery with their younger children if necessary. Parents can listen to the service in the nursery.
"He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8
FPC has a history of sending and supporting groups out into the world either on its own or collaboratively with the Presbytery of Eastern Oregon or the PC(USA). Recently FPC has gone to Campbell Farm near Yakima, WA and the Boise Mission in Idaho. We have also supported financially individuals who have gone to Haiti and Africa.
In collaboration with five other churches, Koinonia House is an ecumenical outreach to the students of Eastern Oregon University. Weekly dinners, breakfasts, Bible study and worship are offered.
The church provides a low cost meal that is open to all members of the community and the church. CFN happens on Wednesdays in the spring and fall of the year. Contact the church office or check out the calendar for updates.
Also started at FPC, the Backpack Program is now a 501©(3) thanks to the FPC sponsoring us for several years. FBP provides supplemental weekend food packs to children in need at 9 elementary schools in Union County.
FPC is the chartering organization for the very active Troop 514.
FPC hosts several AA groups and NA groups through the week. The groups meet in Reynolds’ Hall.
"They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." Acts 2:42
The men of FPC usually meet weekly on Wednesday evenings to discuss a range of topics, including theology and current events. They also meet the first Saturday of the month for breakfast.
Our Deacons are an elected board offering a ministry of compassion, prayer, and outreach to the church community.
A variety of different Bible and book studies are offered during different times and seasons of the church by either the pastors or other groups. Please contact the pastors or the church office on what is currently being offered.
Presbyterian Women (PW) is a national women's organization of the PC (USA). Here at FPC, the main events of PW are the spring rummage sale and fall holiday bazaar. Funds from these events are used to nurture faith, support the church's mission, work for justice, and build community.
Each Monday at noon, a group meets to practice Centering Prayer in the parlor. New to Centering Prayer? Come, learn, and practice with others.
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; For it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.” Mark 10:14
We welcome all children! Please see the worship information about children in worship. At this time, we are revamping our Sunday School program but we do offer intergenerational events for children and their families throughout the year. Please contact the church office.
The youth of the church are invited to share their gifts and talents during Sunday worship. We offer a variety of ways for youth to grow and explore their relationship with God, one another, and the church. Youth meet regularly during the school year and participate in mission opportunities during the summer. Contact Pastor Keith for more information.
The Presbyterian Friendship Center (known by church members as the “PFC”) is a spacious meeting facility completed in 2000. It is used for church activities and is also available for rental by the public for purposes consistent with the mission of the church. The building is directly across the street from the church. It is handicap-accessible and includes a fully equipped kitchen.
Events are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, although church use takes priority. Recent events held at the PFC include:
"If the date you are looking at is reserved, please contact the church office as schedules do change."
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of La Grande’s webpage! If you are new to La Grande or have lived here all your life, we invite you to join us in worshiping Jesus Christ on Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in our beautiful sanctuary. Don't live in the area? You can also connect to our Sunday service at www.facebook.com/groups/fpclagrande. You will find a welcoming and active body of Christ, people who desire to know and serve God together. If you desire to know and serve God with us, please join us for worship, come by and see us at the church during office hours (Tuesday-Thursday, 9:00 AM-Noon), send us an email at churchofficelg@gmail.com, or give us a call at 541-963-5114. We look forward to hearing from you!
Keith and Laura Hudson
Co-Pastors
Ellen Barton
Financial Secretary
Donna Betts
Administrative Assistant
Mary Helen Garoutte
Organist