Spring Concert Series - Los Angeles

Spring Concert Series

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Celebrate the coming of spring and join us for some amazing concerts this spring here at First Pres and other locations! Spring Equinox: Sounds & Voice Celebration Saturday, March 21, 7:30 pm • St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Register…
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Lent and Easter events at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Lent & Easter Events at First Pres 2026

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Come join us for Lent and Holy Week at First Pres! Here are all our services, schedules, and events during the season: Ash Wednesday Soup Supper and Worship Service Wednesday, February 18, 6:00 pm We begin our Lenten journey together…
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Ethical Holiday Shopping Swaps | A Message from Jen Philbin

One way to counter the injustice of empire is by being more intentional about where our money goes this holiday season. As Black Friday approaches, I want to provide some shopping swaps for those looking for more conscious alternatives to big…
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Join us for Christmas At First Pres

Join us for our Christmas services and celebrations at First Pres! Our Advent services are as follows: Advent Lessons and Carols Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. Shine Children's Christmas Pageant in Worship Sunday, December 14 at 10:00…
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Interfaith Lunch With Beth Shir Shalom

Sunday, November 23 at Noon in the Ren Room Following our last Interfaith discussion on “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus, our next conversation will center on The Declaration of Independenceby Thomas Jefferson.  All are welcome for…
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Trans 101 With Jen Philbin & Interfaith Council

TRANS 101: Spiritual Transformation & Community Education Join Jen Philbin and the Santa Monica Area Interfaith Council (SMAIC) for “Trans 101: Spiritual Transformation and Community Education,” a learning and dialogue-based workshop…
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LA Children’s Chorus in Worship

We are excited to have the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus singing in worship on Sunday, November 2. The GRAMMY® Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus (LACC) provides choral music education of the highest quality to young people who…
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First Pres In Westside Food Bank Hunger Walk!

Be a part of the First Pres Hunger Walk Team and help us raise awareness and end hunger in our community. First Pres is a sponsor of this year's Westside Food Bank Hunger Walk and, under the leadership of Patrick Chiang, we are forming a team…
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Solemates Shoes For Kids & Youth

Once again First Pres is teaming up with One Voice to provide shoes for children and youth in Compton and Inglewood. We are donating 25 pairs of shoes for children from preschool through high school. Typically, shoes cost $60 - $80 for each…
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