Presbyterian Women Update

> The P.W. Mission Sewing Group will meet this morning (6/1) at 9am in the Koinonia Lounge with a few changes! They'll be returning to their original plan of sharing a potluck lunch! The gathering time will now be 9am until 2pm. Come and enjoy!

> The P.W. Talbot Circle will be meeting for lunch next Thursday (6/8) at 11:30am at the Village Grille. Please R.S.V.P. to Barb Kraus at 920-983-6149 soon.

Pastors in the Parking Lot!

This morning (6/1) at 10am, our Pastors will be moving outside (weather permitting) for their monthly gathering time! Pastors Luke and Meggan have set this hour on the first Thursday of each month to visit with church friends, so stop by, bring a chair, and share.

Plans for This Sunday

Hope you'll be with us on Sunday (6/4) at 9am for Trinity Sunday - the time for us to celebrate as well as contemplate the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Join us as we bear witness to God who is three distinct persons, yet one God - co-equal, co-eternal, and consubstantial. Our readings for Sunday include Psalm 8 and Matthew 28:16-20 (*click for link to read). Discover how the Trinity shapes our understanding of God and our own roles and responsibilities as Christians. See you Sunday!

(This week our Joyful Noise group will be playing "All the People Said Amen." Click the title for a YouTube link if you'd like to get more familiar with it.)

*After worship, be sure to check out our monthly Youth Coffee Shop & Bake Sale in the Gathering Area to help raise funds for our Youth Group Ministry!

Hey New Members

If you're ready to join our growing church family, the moment you've been waiting for has arrived. We're excited to welcome you! Please join Co-Pastors Luke and Meggan Farwell following worship on this Sunday (6/4) in the Family Life Center. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn more about membership and how you can use your gifts to serve God with us.

Flowers: the Good, the Bad, the Deadly

Flowers are one of God’s greatest creations. Lovely to look at, fragrant, edible, used to send messages and convey feelings, and occasionally to kill someone! At our next Dead Reformers Society meeting, Dawn Picard will lead our exploration of the meaning behind our favorite flowers, what a specific color can convey, and how secret messages were sent through flowers. We'll also learn about the story of "ring-around-the rosy," how a witch became a member of a Queen’s court, and the scandal and murder associated with some of today’s favorite flowers. Join us on Tuesday (6/6) at 7pm at a special location - 102 Zita St. in De Pere.

Sharing the Love

Our June Agape Drive-Thru Dinner is set for next Wednesday (6/7) at 5:45pm. The menu will include ham & cheese cold salad, dinner roll, bean salad, and cookies for dessert. Everyone's invited to pick up free meals (while supplies last). Monetary donations are welcomed but not required. Invite your friends and help us share the love!

Adult Bible Study

Join us for the next gathering of our monthly Adult Bible Study. We'll continue exploring the book of Acts next Wednesday (6/7) at 10am in the Koinonia Lounge and discover how the early Church navigated the trials and tribulations as it sought to bear witness to Jesus Christ.

One More Special Time Together

Our Youth Group will be getting together one more time to wrap up this program year with an End-of-the-Year Cookout around our fire pit. All the fun will happen next Friday (6/9) from 5:30 until 7:30pm.

Fun in the Wilderness

A new, monthly event called Wilderness Wednesday will begin on Wednesday (6/28) at 9am with a moderate trail hike in Baird's Creek beginning at Christa McAuliffe Park (3100 Sitka St, Green Bay) and ending at the Farwell's house! We'll then drive back to retrieve cars after an ice cream treat. Contact Pastor Meggan for more details. Hope to see you there!

Bible School Will Be Out of This World!

Vacation Bible School 2023 will be taking place Sunday, July 23 - Thursday, July 27. Registration is available now on our website (or click here)! It'll be open to preschool age through current 5th graders.This year's theme is "Stellar," and kids will be launched on a cosmic quest where they'll have a blast shining Jesus' light to the world. We'll also need the help of many youth and adults to make this faith-building event a big success.

Flavorful Fundraiser

Our D.P.C.O. Christmas Store has a new fundraiser you'll enjoy being a part of. Beginning this Sunday (6/4) and continuing for three weeks (excluding Tuesdays), Papa Murphy's will donate 20% of online purchases to the Christmas project. Order online at PapaMurphys.com and enter the code SUPPORT at checkout. Stores involved include east & west Depere and W. Mason.

Special Concert Coming Soon

The Chantelles will present a concert called, “Don’t Let the Music Stop” on Saturday (6/3) beginning at 1:30pm at the Brown County Central Library Auditorium. The group is directed by our own Susan Leiber. Carol Walter also sings in the group, and Scott McPherson will serve as MC. Donations will be accepted at the door. Come and enjoy the music!

All Creatures Great & Small

It's time for the summer return of Presbyterian Women "On the Go!" Join their first day trip coming on Thursday (6/22) at 10am traveling to Black Frog Farm in Maribel. During the $8 tour, our visitors will meet chickens, sheep, goats, pigs, and llamas - some even hands-on. Expect a fun and educational experience followed by lunch in Denmark. Please R.S.V.P. soon to Susan Leiber at 920-337-0979.

Change Regarding Live Streaming

Dear Friends,

Beginning this Sunday, June 4, we will be discontinuing the live streaming of our 10 am worship service. This decision was made in order to provide a better worship experience for those viewing our service remotely. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the live stream service was provided in order to adapt to various concerns, challenges, and needs.

Over the years, we've experienced inconsistencies with the quality and continuity of the live stream on Sunday mornings. We're grateful to all those who have tried to offer the best experience possible. However, the Session has voted unanimously to discontinue using the live streaming option. For those who've been accustomed to watching on Sunday mornings, you'll still be able to. We will provide a more consistent, higher quality recording of our services on our website and on our Facebook page. They should be posted each Sunday by 11 am.

As always, we hope you'll be able to join us for worship in person at church. However, if you are unable to, please be assured that our services will still be available for your later viewing. Please be sure to let us know if you have any questions or concerns, or need any assistance.

Sincerely,

The Session of First United Presbyterian Church 

June

Elder of the Month

Jen Van de Hei

June

Deacons of the Month

Rich & Diane Batson

How to Give to Support Our Church



Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.

(1 Peter 4:10)

> Drop off donations during worship

> Give electronically: Go to www.firstunitedpc.org and click on "Give Now"

> Mail your check to: First United Presbyterian Church,

605 N Webster Ave, De Pere, WI 54115

THIS WEEK

Sunday (5/28) - Chris Hamp

Tuesday (5/30) - Carol Toyama-Longton, John Cornell, & Rachel O'Brien

Wednesday (5/31) - Jill Larson & John Everett

Friday (6/2) - Jessie Baumgartner

NEXT WEEK

Sunday (6/4) - Richard French

Monday (6/5) - Brad Hau

Tuesday (6/6) - Cameron Spinler

Wednesday (6/7) - Abby Malcolm & Lou Seiler

Friday (6/9) - Scott McPherson & Jeremy Beck

Saturday (6/10) - Jameson O'Brien

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