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We hope everyone had a joyous and festive Independ

We hope everyone had a joyous and festive Independence day! 🇺🇸
As we shift back into our weekly routines, take time to reflect on what it means to be a Patriotic member of the Jesus following movement.
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“Lastly, and I think Jesus followers in America need to really hear this. I know I do. You see, we love our liberty. It’s baked into our founding documents. It’s in our national anthem — we are the land of the free. The Ten Commandments are for free people. Freedom is not license to do as we darn well please. That’s not freedom at all. That’s licentiousness. Freedom is freedom within ethical parameters and norms. In the Jesus following tradition, the Ten Commandments provide the parameters and norms.”

Love Above Law | 26 June 2022 | Dan McCoig
Exodus 19:1-6; 20:1-2 | Common English Bible
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#fpcwinc #fpcwinchester #presbyterian #freedom #tencommandments #reflection #liberty #jesusfollower

The more you know with FPC! If you attend this we

The more you know with FPC!

If you attend this weeks 7:30 AM service, you’ll see the Chapel looking much closer to it’s 80’s form.
(The tablecloth will be at the dry cleaners!)

#fpcwinc #trivia #throwbackthursday #oldtownwinchester

FPC hosted the “Camp Make New Friends” this we

FPC hosted the “Camp Make New Friends” this week! We loved hearing the camp songs, laughs, and excitement overflowing from our Fellowship hall.

We look forward to having you back next year, Friends!
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Some faces in this photo have been censored, to protect the privacy of our campers.
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#fpcwinc #girlscouts #thankyou #welovevisitors #spaceforeveryone #fellowshiphall #inquireonwebsite

This week's blast to the past is throwing it back

This week's blast to the past is throwing it back to the 70s! Let us know if you recognize anyone in the photos.

Happy Throwback Tuesday, Friends. ☮

“St. Francis was known as a nature lover. He saw

“St. Francis was known as a nature lover. He saw the hand of God in all creation. The hymn we know today as “All Creatures of our God and King” is from St. Francis’ writings entitled, “Canticles of the Sun.” It has been said to have been written a year before St. Francis’ death, on a hot summer day in 1225, while Francis was ill and suffering the loss of his eyesight. It was written as a love letter to God and God’s creation.”

Songs of Faith: God’s creation | Rev. Amanda Maguire Thomas | June 19th, 2022

#sermon #sundayservice #shenandoahvalley #hymnhistory #sunset #sermonseries #creation #naturelovers #godscreation

Way to go Hands In Service Volunteers! 🙌🏻 Sh

Way to go Hands In Service Volunteers! 🙌🏻
Shoutout to 12ecork for the photos 💛
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#handsinservice #HISweek
#oldtownwinchester #fpcwinc #service #mission #fpcusa #volunteer #winchesterva

We are overjoyed to announce Kelley’s ordination

We are overjoyed to announce Kelley’s ordination service!
Congratulations!!! 🎈🤍🎈
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#congratulations #presbyterian #fpcwinc #secondpresrva #woohoo #savethedate

Look what was dropped off to FPC today! Isn’t it

Look what was dropped off to FPC today! Isn’t it a neat peak into our past?
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#oldtownwinchester #winchesterva #fpcwinc #fpc #biblestudy #throwbacktuesday

“Our first hymn of summer we will take a closer

“Our first hymn of summer we will take a closer look at… , “Jesus Loves Me.”

Without a doubt the hymn that has influenced children for Christ more than any other is this simply stated one, written in 1860, by Anna Bartlett Warner.”

Rev. Amanda Maguire Thomas | “Songs of Faith: Jesus Loves Me” | June 12, 2022

#sermon #jesuslovesme #winchesterva #oldtownwinchester #music #songsoffaith

!VBS Sneak Peek! Thank you to our amazing volunte

!VBS Sneak Peek!

Thank you to our amazing volunteers for helping us decorate and bring life to our upcoming vacation bible school, MONUMENTAL!🌵🏜

& Thank you to Pam Brannon for making sure our creative juices kept flowing by providing a Pizza break! 🍕 You Rock! 👏

There's still time to sign up and come in to pick up your Leader or Student t-shirt!

#vbs #vbs22 #monumentalvbs2022 #fpcwinc #oldtownwinchester #winchesterva #thankyou #pizza

"Humanity is a rainbow. We come in a lot of colors

"Humanity is a rainbow. We come in a lot of colors and hues. We are not all alike. We are different in untold and perhaps even countless ways. But we are also similar in more ways that we might imagine. Theologically, the main similarity is that we are each created in the image of God. Our diversity is not something to be feared or exploited. It’s something to be celebrated, embraced.

One word that well describes God’s world is diversity. In Luke’s account of Pentecost in Jerusalem, he describes multiple reactions to the diversity present that day — bewilderment, amazement, astonishment. Fear was not one of the reactions."

The Spirit’s New Way | Acts 2:1-21, CEB| Dan McCoig | 5 June 2022

#sermon #sundaysermon #pridemonth #pride2022 #rainbow #diversity #jesus #pentecostsunday

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken jo

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."
Albert Einstein

The Weekday School here at FPC has officially been out on summer break for one whole week!
The halls have fallen silent and we miss your vibrant spirit already.

We appreciate all that you do to cultivate a joyful and supportive educational environment. Special thanks to our Director, Christen Johnson, and our Administrative Assistant, Pam Ramey.

#fpcwinc #fpcwinchester #teachers #apprectionpost #thankyou #teachersofinstagram #oldtownwinchester #oldtownwinchesterva

“No person is your friend who demands your silen

“No person is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow.”
- Alice Walker

#lbtq #fpcwinc #pridemonth #fpc #pride #youareloved #gaypride #youareenough #lgbtq🌈 #youarenotalone #lgbtpride #youareworthy

“Sometimes thinking of others’ needs before ou

“Sometimes thinking of others’ needs before our own looks like raising our voices in cries for the voiceless. It looks like advocating for our children’s safety and right to an education, and hope to grow up. It looks like writing letters to our governing officials both locally and nationally. Because friends, if there is one thing I pray we all collectively can come together in unity on, no matter our backgrounds, it is the idea that we need to protect children.”

Embody the Mission of Christ | May 29, 2022 | Rev. Amanda Maguire Thomas
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#sermon #fpcwinc #fpc #pcusa

Thank you for joining us for the 5th Sunday Worshi

Thank you for joining us for the 5th Sunday Worship Outside Service! Whether in person soaking up the sunshine or virtually enjoying the AC, we’re grateful to have shared this beautiful day with you.
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Reminder: FPC office is closed tomorrow.
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“Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory, there would be no civilization, no society, no future.”
- Elie Wiesel

“Friends, sometimes, God works through us despit

“Friends, sometimes, God works through us despite our deep failures. God can work through us when we aren’t the best versions of ourselves. God works through us in ways far beyond our efforts, far beyond our imaginings, and in spite of us.”

Not At Our Best | May 8, 2022 | Rev. Amanda

#fpcwinc #fpc #firstpresbyterianchurch #sermon

We are overjoyed to highlight the mention of FPC a

We are overjoyed to highlight the mention of FPC and our very own Carolyn Thalman in the most recent issue of Mosaic 2021, Year in Review.

Thank you to those who have helped make our new neighbors feel welcomed and at home in our community.

Please check out the full issue at the link in our bio.

#fpcwinc #fpc #oldtownwinchester #matthew25 #thankyou

“What if we shifted our model of church membersh

“What if we shifted our model of church membership to church partnership? I could no longer say I am a member of First Presbyterian Church. I would have to say that in Christ I am a partner with others in Christ at First Presbyterian Church who together do God’s justice and love God’s mercy and walk humbly with God.”

The Jesus Following Movement |May 22, 2022 | Dan McCoig
#firstpreswinc #fpcwinc #sermon #sunday #oldtownwinchester

To read the full statement, please visit PC(USA)’s website. It can be found under the “News” Heading.
May 17, 2022
#pcusa #matthew25 #fpcwinc

“I’m not sure what it’s going to take for us

“I’m not sure what it’s going to take for us to see all of our neighbors as people who were created by God, redeemed by God, and sustained by God — who bear God’s image. But it’s the place we will need to get to if there is to be hope for us.”

A Living God | 15 May 2022 | Dan McCoig

#fpcwinc #oldtownwinchester #sermon #msv #lovethyneighbor

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