Unity Not Uniformity – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

I decided to preach in May from the book of Ephesians. It’s a great little book – just six chapters, packed with phenomenal theology. Originally written to new churches who were trying to figure out how to be faithful in … Continue reading →

Time for a Resurrection – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

This month we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. While particularly we are celebrating that Jesus conquered sin and death, that Jesus rose from the grave, and in so doing opened the door to eternal life for … Continue reading →

Ashes to Easter – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

The season of Lent is very complex. It falls at the end of winter and on the cusp of Spring, just as we see signs of new life approaching, as the days are lengthening and the temperatures warming. Days are … Continue reading →

Vacation, Staycation – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

I haven’t taken an out-of-town travel vacation in years. I preferred spending time with my dad during his last years whenever possible. Since his death I have planned two trips that got cancelled because of covid. Last week, I took … Continue reading →

Epiphany – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

After the 12 days of Christmas, we celebrate Epiphany on January 6. The day marks the end of the Christmas season and the beginning of the season of Epiphany. Popularly we recognize Epiphany as the celebration of the coming of … Continue reading →

Resiliency and Resignation – by Pastor Kimby

First Presbyterian Church

How do you have a rally day without a rally? Starting another fall without regular Sunday School, patching together safe programs, canceling gatherings, trying to plan for an unknown future. It seems harder this second year. Perhaps because we thought … Continue reading →