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VBS 2026: Growing Where You’re Planted

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“But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” — 2 Peter 3:18

Vacation Bible School 2026

Day 1 – Growing Where You’re Planted

Saturday June 13, 2026/9am-12:30pm

Every great story starts with a seed. On Day 1, we’ll discover that just like a plant needs sunlight, water, and good soil to grow, we need God’s Word, community, and faith to grow into who He created us to be.

Participants will explore what it means to be “rooted” in God — even when life feels uncertain or hard. We’ll dig into the parable of the sower, create a craft that reminds them of their own growing faith, and play games that celebrate teamwork and growth.

The big takeaway? Wherever God has planted you, He is at work in you!

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GB Pride 2026

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GB Pride 2026

Green Bay Pride is a community-driven festival for our LGBTQIA+ community to stand together, support and advocate for one another, and create opportunities for visibility, celebration, and connection.

DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
TIME: The festival will open at 1 PM and close at 8:30 PM
LOCATION: Green Bay City Hall (100 North Jefferson Street, Green Bay, WI 54301)

As part of the group called United in Grace: Affirming and Welcoming Congregations in Brown County, we will staff a table at this downtown festival to let the community know that we are a church that welcomes all.

Come Out And See US!

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VBS 2026: Rise & Shine for God

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“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” — Matthew 5:14

Vacation Bible School 2026

Day 2 – Rise & Shine For God

Saturday July 11, 2026/9am-12:30pm

The world needs your light! On Day 2, we turn up the brightness as participants learn what it means to be a light in the darkness. Inspired by Matthew 5:14-16, we’ll talk about how our words, actions, and kindness can point others to Jesus.

From a glow-themed craft to games that challenge us to “light up” their team, this day is packed with energy and encouragement.

Whether it’s helping a friend, being kind to a stranger, or simply smiling — shining for God starts right where you are.

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VBS 2026: Give God the Glory

Fergus Grant
“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31

Vacation Bible School 2026

Day 3 – Give God the Glory

Saturday August 15, 2026/9am-12:30pm

We finish strong on Day 3 with hearts full of praise! Everything we’ve learned this summer comes together as participants discover that the goal of growing and shining isn’t about us — it’s about Him.

We’ll explore what it means to honor God with our talents, our time, and our whole hearts through worship, service, and gratitude. We will create a final craft to take home as a reminder that every good thing in our lives is an opportunity to give glory to God.

We’ll close out with a celebration that brings the whole summer together in one big, joyful moment of worship.

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Community Brat Barn: Support Our Youth & the Presbyterian Triennium

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Sunday May 18, 2025 At Festival Foods East

Join us for a delicious brat fry to support two wonderful causes! First Presbyterian of Green Bay is hosting a community brat fry fundraiser to benefit our local youth programs and help send our young people to the Presbyterian Triennium.

Every purchase makes a difference, helping us invest in our local youth and provide an amazing faith and leadership experience at the Triennium.

Come enjoy classic Wisconsin brats and burgers fresh off the grill!

Worship Service January 26, 2025

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On this Third Sunday after Epiphany, we continue to look at the beginnings of Jesus’ ministry with our text from Luke 4: 14-21 https://bit.ly/4jrdVMs. Pastor Katie will preach on “Today is the Day!”

Annual Meeting of the Congregation 2025

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Congregational Meeting

Sunday, February 9th is an important day in the life of our congregation as we hold our Annual Congregational Meeting to review 2024 and look forward to plans and dreams for 2025.

The annual report, available in print and digitally by February 2nd, will include reports of committees, statistics, and financials including the approved budget for 2025.

As a congregation we will vote on changes in the terms of call for our Pastor. The meeting will take place immediately following the 10:00am worship service in the Sanctuary, and all members are encouraged to attend.

Please note that while our worship service will be livestreamed as usual, we apologize that we cannot livestream the Annual Meeting due to the confidentiality of certain portions of the meeting. If you cannot be with us in person, feel free to contact any member of the Session with any questions or concerns you may have.

Session and Deacons at Prayer

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Prayer

The Session (governing body of the church) and Deacons (membership care) are beginning a new program of praying for our entire congregation through the calendar year 2025.

At each meeting of the groups, they will take time to pray for between 10 and 12 family units/households of our membership, so that everyone will be specifically prayed for over the course of the year.

If you have been prayed for by the Session or the Deacons, expect a card in the mail indicating it.

If you have particular prayer requests or concerns to share, please pass those on (as always) to Pastor Katie for inclusion on our prayer lists or complete the online form.

2025 Augusta Jeffrey Award

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Augusta W. Jeffrey Recognition Award

The Augusta Jeffrey recognition award is presented each year to a member of the congregation for outstanding volunteer efforts within the church and through its programs.

Nominations for 2025 are now being accepted throughout the month of February.

You may nominate more than one person. To be accepted for consideration, the nomination form must be filled out completely.

During the first week of March, nomination forms will be reviewed and a winner will be selected.

Winners of the Augusta Jeffrey Award designate an area of ministry in which the church is engaged that they choose to receive a financial boost.

Nominations forms can be completed and submitted online. Nominate Now!

Or, if you’d rather submit the nomination(s) offline, please complete the 2025 Nomination Form that can be found in the back of the Sanctuary and return to the office at 200 S. Ashland Avenue, 54303 by the deadline of February 28th.

Super Bowl of Caring 2025

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Souper Bowl of Caring

February 9, 2025

As Super Bowl Sunday approaches that means it’s time for our annual Souper Bowl of Caring!

It’s an annual event where communities come together, inspired by the Super Bowl, to tackle hunger locally. For over three decades, the Souper Bowl of Caring has empowered individuals, organizations, and schools to raise food and funds for food banks and community-based charities.

As millions of people tune in to watch the Super Bowl, we’re also tuning in to the needs of our neighbors. The Souper Bowl of Caring is about taking action to fight hunger at the local level, ensuring that no one has to go without the food they need.

Our #FirstPresGB Souper Bowl of Caring is led by the Christian Education Committee along with Youth Group and is held annually on Super Bowl Sunday. The event is meant to bring an awareness to hunger and to curb hunger through soup. The cost will be $5 per person and there will be 8 different soup stations for people to experience. Each soup sampler will have a chance to vote and judge our Souper Bowl winner.

We invite each person to bring a muffin tin to hold the soup samples. (One muffin tin per person.) Disposable cups will be available to place in your muffin tin to avoid the mess. You will be asked to try all the soups but you can only vote for one. The Souper Bowl awardee will receive the cherished Golden Ladle that’s passed on year after year to the awarded winner. The current Golden Ladle holder from our 2024 Souper Bowl of Caring was chef Cassandra Aceituno with her stuffed pepper soup.

There’s no need to sign up—ALL are welcome—we hope to see you there!