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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Interfaith Sukkot Dinner with Beth Shir Shalom

Everyone is invited to an Interfaith Sukkot Dinner with our friends at Beth Shir Shalom! Come learn more about the Sukkah, a temporary structure put up during the holiday of Sukkot that draws us into the depth and meaning of the Jewish story. DATE:…
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150th Anniversary Worship & Celebration

You are invited to be a part of First Pres Santa Monica's 150th Anniversary Celebration! Join us for worship followed by lunch, music, and special activities all celebrating 150 years of proclaiming Christ and serving our neighbors in Santa…
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Welcome Helane Marie Anderson!

First Pres community, please give a warm welcome to our new Children's Music Director, Helane Marie Anderson! You can learn more about her below, or see her this coming Sunday during children's time:   “Helane Marie Anderson sings…
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LAST CHANCE: Sign Up for VBS!

It's your last chance to sign up for Vacation Bible School at First Pres! VBS will be July 28 through August 1, so make sure to register by July 18th.. Children aged 3 through 5th grade are invited to join us each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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PRIDE at First Pres

Here at First Pres, we will be supporting the beloved members of our congregation and community who identify as LGBTQIA+ by participating in multiple events throughout Pride month, here's how you can get involved!   Pride on the Promenade Pride…
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Juneteenth Worship and Community Celebration at Calvary Baptist Church

Please join us for a combined worship service at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22nd at Calvary Baptist Church as we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Following the service, there will be a community celebration featuring food,…
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