The Word @ First Pres

Hospitality is how we develop authentic connections with one another. Let us be a church that welcomes strangers who come through our doors in a way that they will never forget how we made them feel.

The Interim Road is ending, but God's call is still unfolding. Come Sunday as we reflect on Two Roads and the journey ahead.

What we tend together will take root in ways we may never fully see.

Not all treasure is gold. Some treasure looks like bread broken and a table where everyone belongs. Join us this Sunday.

We are to live our life with faith in Christ and not let our darkness obscure the light.

In a world shaped by urgency and expectations, what if our boldest act of faith is slowing down—making space for mystery?

How do we learn to trust the small steps that lead to something real? This Sunday's message explores how faith takes shape through simple instructions and steady courage.

Our stories of faith shared with one another can help change the lens through which others see and our stories shared through the eyes of faith help keep hope alive.

First Pres Children’s Ministries Presents STORMS, a Musical!

Darkness, death, and failure are necessary to coming back to life because they allow us to experience humanity as Jesus did. Through God’s love, resurrection transforms each death and failure into something holy.

Join us this Sunday as we reflect on the truth that empathy is a choice—a sacred, vulnerable choice that can bring someone back to life.

Jesus offers us a fuller life in reminding us that it is not the external world that determines our understanding and meaning in life, it is not the terrain surrounding us, it is the inward journey of our hearts connected to the living God.

How often do we need to step into God's light to truly see? Join us this Sunday as we seek illumination together.

What does it truly mean to love our enemies? This week, we explore how love and mercy are not about passivity but about courage—the kind of courage that changes the world.

We can be a blessing for others for we are connected to Christ and in this connection God's love pours out into our hearts into limitless blessings that become visible for the world to see.

Are you prepared for the journey ahead? Join us Sunday as we explore how God equips us for life's challenges!  Troop 32 joins our leadership on this Scout Sunday when we also honor God and Service Award recipients.

If joy is prayer, strength, and love, it seems joy must be not just be at the core of weddings and other social events, but joy must be at the core of our whole lives. How are you doing with having joy in your life?

From Cincinnati’s hills to Bethlehem’s star, join us this Sunday as we uncover the meaning of following God’s light.

Christmas did not end on December 25th! Sunday's message invites us to discover how the 12 days can deepen our faith journey into the New Year.