First Presbyterian Church

Church Family Hymn Sing
2025-12-28 09:45 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Join us for a Hymn Sing as we gather for one, joint Sunday School hour for all ages on Sunday, December 28, at 9:45 a.m. in Miller Hall. This is a joyful opportunity for our whole church family (children, students, and adults) to gather for coffee, hot chocolate, and singing together. We hope you and your family will make plans to be with us.
The Hymn Sing will replace all Sunday School classes on December 28. Please note that there will be no separate children’s ministry programs that morning, but a nursery will be available for both the hymn sing and the worship services.

Christmas Eve Service
2025-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Set aside a moment for this special service at the beginning of your Christmas celebrations. Bring the whole family to this carol service December 24, at 4 p.m., as we take time to reflect on the true meaning of the season: Christ, His birth, death, and resurrection.
Please note that there will be no nursery during this service. We warmly encourage families to bring their children to worship together.

Music of Christmas
2025-12-21 16:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
You are warmly invited to join us for The Music of Christmas, our beloved annual service of lessons and carols, on Sunday, December 21, at 4 and 6 p.m.
This cherished tradition celebrates the story of our Savior’s birth through Scripture and song, led by the First Presbyterian Church Choir and accompanied by a symphony orchestra. We are also delighted to welcome Hillary Watkins, soprano, of the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as our special guest soloist.
We encourage you to invite your friends and neighbors to share in this evening of worship and celebration. A reception to welcome our guests will be available in the Welcome Center after each service. A nursery will be provided for children three years old and younger.
Let us worship the Lord with glad hearts, rejoicing in the wonder of His redeeming love made known in Christ.

Bookstore Open House
2025-12-20 09:00 - 14:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The FPC Bookstore is one of the best-kept secrets in Jackson for Christmas shopping! Stop in for refreshments and free gift wrap while you shop on Saturday, December 20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pop Up Nursery
2025-12-20 08:30 - 11:30 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
We will have a Pop Up Nursery here at FPC on December 21, 8:30-11 a.m., for ages three and under. We would like to give you some time to shop, run errands, wrap gifts, or get a cup of coffee! Please register below so we will be ready for your little one to come play with us. Drop by the FPC Bookstore Open House as well for shopping, gift wrap, & refreshments.

College Christmas Party
2025-12-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Off-Site
College Christmas Party
December 15 • 6:30 p.m. • The Oakley Home
If you’re back in town for Christmas break, we’d love to see you! Come reconnect, eat good food, and catch up with old friends. Swing by for a relaxed night of Christmas cheer.

Christmas Chapel at Gateway
2025-12-15 16:15 - 18:00 | Gateway Rescue Mission, 328 S Gallatin St., Jackson, 39203, United States
On Monday, December 15, our church will lead the chapel service for the men in the Gateway “New Life” addiction treatment program as well as those staying in the overnight shelter. Come early to serve dinner at 4:15 p.m. or join us for the service at 5 p.m. All are invited! We’ll sing Christmas carols together, hear a brief gospel message from David Strain, and visit with the men to offer encouragement and show them the love of Christ. Questions? Call Lou Ann Flatgard at 601-940-3012.

Carols at Belhaven Town Center
2025-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Belhaven Town Center, 807 Manship St, Jackson, 39202, United States
As part of our outreach to the Belhaven neighborhood, we’re hosting a Christmas gathering for families and friends at the Belhaven Town Center.
You’re invited to a festive evening in Belhaven! Join us on Friday, December 12, for a night filled with music, crafts, treats, and Christmas cheer for the whole family.
5:30 p.m. – Live Christmas Music and Crafts
Enjoy the sounds of the season while you make simple Christmas crafts. We’ll have hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes for everyone, along with free bookmarks and Christmas cards to take home.
6 p.m. – Children’s Story Time
Gather around as we share a classic Christmas story that’s sure to delight kids and grown-ups alike.
6:15 p.m. – Caroling
We’ll end the evening with a neighborhood carol sing, lifting our voices together in the joy of the season.
Bring your family, invite your neighbors, and come celebrate the beauty of Christmas right here in Belhaven!

Senior Adults Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-12 11:30 - 13:00 | Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Senior Adults, join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun on December 12 at 11:30 a.m. in Patterson Hall! We’ll begin with lunch, followed by a Christmas Cookie Decorating Contest and a time in God’s Word. The cost is $3 per person.
Please bring your favorite Christmas dish to share!
• Last names A–H: bring a dessert
•Last names G–Z: bring a side
•The church will provide the main dish.
To RSVP, contact Emily Eastman at 769-572-3535 or emilye@fpcjackson.org

Calling All Bakers for Christmas at Gateway
2025-12-12 - 2025-12-14 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
FPC will celebrate Christmas and serve lunch to the men of Gateway Rescue Mission on Monday, December 15, at 10:30 a.m. FPC Youth are providing supplies for gift bags, and our FPC children are creating Christmas cards. Here’s how you can participate: We’re asking for donations of homemade goodies, pick-up desserts, or savory snacks to serve that day. Please drop off on Friday, December 12, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. OR on Sunday, December 14, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at the table on the 1st floor of the Study Center. Questions? Call Lou Ann Flatgard at 601-940-3012.

Women's Ministry Christmas Luncheon
2025-12-11 11:30 - 13:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Loving the Local Church: Coming Alongside
Christmas Luncheon
Tuesday, December 11
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Jill Dale, Speaker
You are warmly invited to join us on Thursday, December 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for our Christmas Luncheon with speaker Jill Dale.
Navigating a child’s cancer diagnosis and death is a deeply lonely and painful experience, especially for young parents. When life takes a turn you never expected, it can feel almost impossible to be open about your struggles in a culture that often discourages vulnerability. Although God has called us to live in community, many of us find it easier to pull away when we are hurting. Jill Dale will share the story of her son Campbell’s cancer journey, his death, and what the years afterward have held. She will also reflect on the tender and faithful ways the body of Christ came alongside her family with encouragement, presence, and love.
We hope you will join us as we consider together how the Lord cares for His people through His church.
The cost for the luncheon is $10, collected at the door.

Young Adults Advent Fellowship
2025-12-09 18:30 - 19:30 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The Advent season invites us to slow down and reflect on the hope and promise of Christ’s coming. Join the Young Adults on December 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Hutton Chapel for a time of teaching with David Strain, fellowship, and dessert as we enter this season together in faith and anticipation.

Senior High Christmas Insight
2025-12-07 19:30 - 20:30 | Off-Site
Dinner & Gift Exchange
Senior High students, grade 9-12, gather with us for a cozy Christmas night! We’ll have s’mores, snacks, and a fun gift exchange as we celebrate Christmas together. Join us Sunday, December 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Oakley home (2006 Douglass Dr.). Bring a wrapped gift (around $10) if you’d like to participate in the exchange. We hope to see you there!

Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree - Volunteers Needed
2025-12-05 - 2025-12-06 | Off-Site
Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree Volunteers Needed! December 5 & 6 6:30-8 p.m.
FPC will once again be part of Belhaven University’s Singing Christmas Tree which is the oldest singing Christmas tree tradition in the US. We would love for you to join us either as a spectator or a volunteer. We will provide free hot chocolate for those attending and a card with the program on one side and our FPC December events on the other. If you are willing to volunteer to help pass out the cards from 6:30-8 p.m. on either December 5 or 6, please contact Tracy Ford at 601-454-6200.

Junior High House Hop 2025
2025-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Off-Site
7th and 8th graders! Don’t miss our annual Christmas “House Hop”!
Our Pondside Dr. hosts are ready for your visit! We hope to have you join us for a cozy evening of Christmas morning themed fun, dinner, dessert and a silly GIFT SWAP! Parents please sign up your student so that we can plan for dinner, and if you can bring an appetizer or dessert. Wear your cozy christmas pj’s, socks/slippers or just a silly christmas t-shirt!
Can’t join the whole evening? Let us know when your student can be there, and we’ll tell you when we’ll be at each home. Merry Christmas!

Men's Christmas Lunch
2025-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
All men are invited to celebrate the Christmas season at our Men’s Christmas Lunch on Thursday, December 4, at noon in Miller Hall.
Come hear Seth Starkey, Pastor of Grace Presbyterian in Starkville, MS, speak to us from Malachi 4:1-6 & Matthew 1: God’s Promises Are Always Worth the Wait. Come enjoy a time of fellowship, encouragement, and reflection on the hope and joy of Christ’s coming.
Donations will be accepted to cover the cost of lunch. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Christmas together and connect with other men in our church.

MOMS Christmas Brunch
2025-12-03 09:00 - 11:30 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Join us for a joyful morning of fellowship and celebration at the MOMS Bible Study Christmas Brunch, Wednesday, December 3, at 9 a.m.! We’ll enjoy a delicious meal together and hear from a special guest speaker as we prepare our hearts for the Advent season. The FPC Bookstore will be open until 11:30 a.m., offering free gift wrapping for your Christmas purchases.

MOMS at Night Christmas Dinner
2025-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The MOMS at Night Christmas Dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 2, 6-8 p.m. Husbands are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship and a marriage discussion led by David and Lauren Felker. The FPC Bookstore will be open from 5-6 p.m. with complimentary gift wrapping available.

Thanksgiving Gathering
2025-11-28 11:00 - 14:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Gather with your church family this Thanksgiving Day! Join us for an informal service at 11 a.m. in Miller Hall, followed by a meal at 11:45. The church will provide the meat; please bring a side or dessert that serves at least eight. To sign up and share what you’ll bring, call Emily Eastman (769-572-3535). Feel free to invite a friend or neighbor who may be alone this Thanksgiving!

Father Son Retreat at Twin Lakes
2025-11-21 - 2025-11-22 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Save the date for November 21-22 for our Father Son Retreat at Twin Lakes. We are excited to put together a weekend specifically for dads and sons. Spend time together having fun and making memories! This event is great for fathers and sons of all ages — toddlers through senior high students.
The cost is $100 for each father and son pair, and $30 for each additional son. This cost includes space for tent camping, three meals, canoeing, fishing, a bonfire, and a weekend full of fun activities. Tent camping not your thing? We also have an option to lodge in the Woodside Cabins for an additional cost.

Senior Adults Serve Day at PEARSON
2025-11-17 09:00 - 17:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Senior Adults, join us Monday, November 17 anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. as we work together to decorate the PEARSON Foundation facility interior with Christmas decorations for their annual Holiday Open House in December. The group will meet at the facility (206 Old Whitfield Rd., Pearl). Please contact Emily Eastman if you would like to participate at emilye@fpcjackson.org or 769-572-3535.

Young Adults Thanksgiving
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Off-Site
Gather with friends for our Young Adults Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 13
6:30 p.m.
The Bean in Fondren
Bring a dish to share and enjoy a cozy evening of food, friends, and gratitude.
Sign up to bring food at fpcj.ms/ya.

Caregivers' Support Group
2025-11-10 10:30 - 12:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The Caregivers’ Support Group will meet Monday, November 10, in Westminster Hall 202B from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. The purpose of our Caregivers’ Ministry is to gather similarly situated caregivers who desire to learn, share stories, and grieve as we walk together through the valley of a loved one’s suffering with dementia and dementia-related illness. If you have any questions, please contact Ken Fairly at 601-941-5004.

Veterans Day
2025-11-09 - 2025-11-12 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
In honor of our veterans, we will display a slideshow of our past and present veterans in the Welcome Center November 9-12. If you have a picture that you would like to be included, please email it to ccare@fpcjackson.org with the name of the veteran pictured.

Men's Night
2025-11-06 17:30 - 20:00 | 673 Lake Cavalier Rd., 673 Lake Cavalier Rd., Madison, 39110, United States
Men, invite a friend and join us Thursday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m. for some great barbecue and casual time together at Lake Cavalier. (Parking is available at Twin Lakes Baptist Church – 673 Lake Cavalier Rd., Madison, and we will shuttle to the event!). Contact discipleship@fpcjackson.org with questions.

Reformation Day Service
2025-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Why does the Reformation still matter? On Reformation Day, we remember God’s faithfulness in preserving His church and recovering the truth of His Word.
Join us for our Reformation Day Service on Sunday, October 26, at 6 p.m. as we worship together and give thanks. We’re excited to welcome our sister churches and neighbors in the community to this evening of reflection and praise.

Communicant Fall Meet and Greet
2025-10-26 09:45 - 22:30 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The Communicant Fall Meet and Greet will be held Sunday October 26 at 9:45 in Lowe Hall. This informational meeting is for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students and their parents who would like to learn more about becoming a Communing Member of our church. Please contact kimberlyw@fpcjackson.org or 769-230-3626 to register. For more info about the whole process, visit fpcjackson.org/communicant.

Peru Trip Interest Meeting
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Have you ever thought about joining our mission trip team to Peru? If so, this meeting is for you! On October 23, at 6 PM in the conference room. Team Leaders Danny Story and Craig Flowers will discuss the 2026 Peru Mission Trip, tentatively scheduled from July 10-18. For more information or to reserve your spot in the meeting, please email jolynnm@fpcjackson.org or call 769-524-5121.

Bound Together: Book Club
2025-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
This year, as a church family, we are exploring what it means to belong to the Household of God. To help us think deeply and live faithfully in light of this truth, we’ve prepared a recommended reading plan that pairs with our churchwide teaching series. These books have been thoughtfully chosen to encourage, challenge, and equip us.
Our first Household Book Club, BOUND TOGETHER, will be held October 21, at 6:30 p.m., in Westminster Hall, led by Hunter & Amelia Manning and Ken & Mary Ball. We will have light refreshments and discuss Remaking a Broken World by Christopher Ash. This casual groups is a place to ask questions, delve more deeply, and learn from each other.

One Sunday
2025-10-19 09:00 - 13:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
On October 19, our entire church will come together for One Sunday: one Sunday school, one worship service, and a churchwide lunch. Don’t miss this special day in the life of our church as we celebrate the work God is doing at First Pres through your giving and generosity! The schedule for the day is detailed below:

9-10 a.m. — One Sunday School in the Baird Center Gym (for Adults, College, and Youth)
9-10 a.m. — Children’s Sunday School in regular locations (through sixth grade)
10-10:20 a.m. — Fellowship time (Parents pick children up from Sunday School)
10:30 a.m. — One Worship Service (Children’s churchtime available for 3 and 4-year olds)
11:30 a.m. — One Churchwide Luncheon

One Sunday kicks off Stewardship season at our church, which is a time to reflect on God’s abundant provision for us as individuals and as a church family and to look forward to how He will use our gifts and offerings to further His Kingdom here on North State Street, in our communities, and the world.
