First Presbyterian Church

Children's Sunday School
2026-04-12 09:45 - 10:45, 2026-04-19 09:45 - 10:45 (America/Chicago) | Various, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Staffed by members of the congregation of First Presbyterian Church, the Sunday school hour is by design an instrument to assist parents in the Christian nurture of their children, the covenant children of the church. The Sunday school hour is from 9:45-10:40 a.m.
Memory work (Scripture and Catechism) is encouraged in each class beginning in the three-year-old department. Children ages 3 through the third grade learn the Children’s Catechism (First Catechism: Teaching Children Bible Truths). Children in grades 4-6 study and learn The Westminster Shorter Catechism.
There are Sunday school classes for each grade, beginning with pre-school through sixth grade. There is also the Special Friends Class for those with Special Needs.
For those new to Sunday School at FPC, please complete the enrollment form to be added to one of our children’s Sunday School classes.

Special Friends Sunday School
2026-04-12 09:45 - 10:50, 2026-04-19 09:45 - 10:50 | M120 (Main Building), 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Children's Churchtime
2026-04-12 11:00 - 12:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Sundays offer many opportunities for our children to grow in their faith. In addition to Sunday School, on Sunday mornings in Children’s Churchtime they learn the Bible and how to worship. Children’s Churchtime is for ages 3 & 4 and is held during the 11 a.m. service September-May in room 135 (Threes Sunday School class). Questions? Email kimberlyw@fpcjackson.org or mikaylan@fpcjackson.org.

Student Choir
2026-04-12 16:30 - 17:15 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Students in grades six-twelve are invited to join us for Student Choir! We rehearse Sunday afternoons 4:30-5:15 with supper to follow. Students will develop and practice basic musical skills, lead worship in one Sunday night service a month, and enjoy meaningful fellowship with other student choir members, mentors, and staff. For questions, email Levi Henkel at LeviH@fpcjackson.org.

Catechism Crew
2026-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Sunday Night Classes for Kids
First through Third grades
Dismissed from the Evening Worship Service

Covenant Kids
2026-04-12 18:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Sunday Night Classes for Kids
Age 4 and 5
Dismissed from the Evening Worship Service

Circle Bible Studies | FIRST & SECOND PETER: A Living Hope in a Hard World
2026-04-13 - 2026-04-14 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Graphic, Notebook Cover, Bookmarks FIRST & SECOND PETER: A Living Hope in a Hard World
Originally written to Gentile Christians living in the northern provinces of Asia Minor (or modern-day Turkey) who were beginning to suffer persecution for their faith, Peter’s letters instruct believers about living as Christians in a society that is hostile to their values and lifestyle. Both letters encourage Christians who are suffering for their faith in all places and all times, showing us how to live out our redemption in a hostile world. Although salvation may involve suffering, the gospel brings hope also as the grace of God is amplified in our lives.
Joining a Circle is a wonderful way to get involved in the life of the church and make a big church feel like family. Circles are groups of women who meet monthly (September–May) for Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and to learn of opportunities for service and missions within our church. To register, contact Lisa Oswalt at 769-333-5802 or lisao@fpcjackson.org.

Caregivers Support Group
2026-04-13 10:30 - 12:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The Caregivers’ Support Group takes place every second Monday of the month 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. The meeting will provide a safe and friendly forum to talk with others who understand the toils of caregiving for the cognitively impaired. With questions, please contact Ken Fairly at 601-941-5004.

Oasis at Mission First FPC Tutoring Team
2026-04-13 15:00 - 16:30 | Peyton’s House, 417 West Ash Street, Jackson, 39203, United States
Meets Mondays during the school year
3-4:30 p.m. at Peyton’s House (417 West Ash Street)
FPC Team Leader: Ashley Meena – 601-573-3389 – ashleymeena@aol.com
Assist in the weekly elementary-aged, after-school tutoring program. Your love matters! Contact Ashley to be added to the team communications.

Sew & Sow
2026-04-14 09:30 - 11:30 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Like to sew or want to learn? “Sew and Sow” meets on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11 in Westminster Hall 302 at the church for fun, sewing and service through the use of our God-granted sewing skills. We are open to all ladies who enjoy sewing or needlework. Recent and current projects include medical masks during Covid-19, cradle roll blankets for our newborns, Christmas stockings for the NICU units at Baptist Hospital , wheel chair bags for Methodist Rehabilitation and pillow cases for Ruth’s Refuge”. A sewing camp is offered in the summer months on even years. Some of our Tuesdays are spent on personal projects or those projects you may need help with. Special talents are shared with different focuses for each year. A nursery is provided.
Contact:
Sharon Gatlin

French Camp Quilters
2026-04-14 09:30 - 12:00 | Bookstore/Library, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
This group of ladies meets at the church on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. (you do not have to stay for the full 3 hrs.) This ministry is open to all ladies who enjoy quilting and for those who would like to learn! Each year, the quilts that are completed are auctioned at French Camp’s Harvest Festival in October. All the proceeds from the quilts go directly to French Camp. A nursery is provided.
This summer we will meet in the Parlor while the Bookstore’s A/C is being renovated.

Chairman: Sara Margaret Johnson

Center for Pregnancy Choices - Gift Wrapping
2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Center for Pregnancy Choices, 2685 Crane Ridge Dr Suite B, Jackson, 39216, United States
Join us at the Center for Pregnancy Choices each Tuesday 10:30-11:30 AM as we wrap diaper gifts for new moms. Contact Mary Ellison with questions or to join our team at 601-942-3507 or honeysuckle2g@gmail.com.

MOMS at Night Spring Dinner
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
MOMS at Night Bible Study will have a special gathering to close out our Bible study for the year.
We are pleased to welcome Mrs. Deborah Oakley, our own Women’s Ministry Director, as our speaker.

FPC Internationals Class
2026-04-14 18:45 - 20:00 | Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Meets Tuesdays at 6:45-8 p.m. on the FPC Campus – Patterson Hall or Via Zoom
FPC Team Leader: Steve Edwards 601-668-7422 – alice5176@aol.com
Without leaving Jackson (or your home if you’d like to Zoom) you can answer God’s calling to love our international neighbors by helping them with their English. By the power of Holy Spirit we are praying that as has happened in past years, many will become a part of God’s family for eternity. Contact Steve to learn more, or just show up on Tuesday evenings in Patterson Hall.

We Will Go Women's Bible Study
2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:30 | We Will Go, 806 N Farish St, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
You’re invited to be a part of a new Bible & Prayer Time for Women! FPC is partnering with We Will Go for this twice-monthly get-together beginning September 3. This opportunity is for neighbors who want to love and grow with one another in the Lord on the first and third Wednesdays each month at 9-10:30 AM. We will meet together at We Will Go for a time of prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship. Join us to be a part of this new group! If you have questions, please contact Carol Anne Miconi at
601-506-5033 or carolannem@fpcjackson.org.
“Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the Head, into Christ, from whom the whole Body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.” Ephesians 4:15-16

MOMS Spring Brunch
2026-04-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
MOMS Bible Study will have a special gathering to close out our Bible study for the year.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Parker Ellison, Ruling Elder at FPC and practicing pediatrician, as our speaker.

Gateway Rescue Mission FPC Team
2026-04-15 11:15 - 12:30 | Gateway Rescue Mission, 328 S Gallatin St., Jackson, 39203, United States
Meets Wednesdays 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Gateway (328 South Gallatin Street)
FPC Team Leader: Cheryl Crawford 601-918-4953 – clcrawfor@aol.com
Volunteers serve lunch to homeless and program men at Gateway Rescue Mission. Most on this team serve once a month, though you can go visit with participants weekly during this time. Contact Lou Ann Flatgard at 601-940-3012 or louflatgard@gmail.com for more information or to join our team.

Midweek Dinner
2026-04-15 17:00 - 18:00 | Miller Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Adults $8
Children $4
Family Max $25
College Free – Midweek Dinner is free for any college student involved in one of our Midweek programs. Any other college student can eat for $4.

Midweek Adult Programs
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Various, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Children's Choir
2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:00 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Read more on our midweek page: fpcj.ms/midweek.

Organ Recital: Aaron Patterson
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
You are cordially invited for the debut recital of Aaron Patterson, organist, Thursday, April 16, at 7 p.m., in the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church. The recital will feature works from Bach, Kreisler, and Vierne. Aaron, joining the staff at FPC as organist, holds organ performance degrees from the Juilliard School and Curtis Institute of Music.

Joint Officers Retreat
2026-04-17 - 2026-04-18 | Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center, 155 Milner Road, Florence, MS, 39073, United States
Elders and deacons, join us at the 2026 Joint Officer Retreat at Twin Lakes April 17-18. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Nate Shurden, who taught Old Testament at Belhaven University and served as Minister of Discipleship and Young Adults at FPC Jackson for three years before moving to Franklin, TN in 2010 to help plant Cornerstone Presbyterian Church. Nate is currently Senior Pastor at Cornerstone, and he and Christy have five children.
This year’s retreat theme: An officer’s communion and relationship with God are the foundation and fuel of His effective care for God’s people.

Senior Adults Day Trip
2026-04-17 08:00 - 16:30 | Off-Site
Join us on a tour of Mississippi’s Presbyterian history with Dr. David Irving on Friday, April 17. We will depart from the church campus at 8 a.m. and arrive back by 4:30 p.m. Along the way we will enjoy a delicious, southern lunch. The cost for the trip is $30, in addition to the cost of lunch. To register for the event, please email Emily Eastman at emilye@fpcjackson.org or call 769-572-3535.

Young Adults Retreat
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-19 | Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center, 155 Milner Road, Florence, MS, 39073, United States
Young Adults, our retreat has been rescheduled due to weather for April 18-19. We’re heading back to Twin Lakes for a weekend to rest and refocus with teaching from Jermaine Van Buren.

Men's Prayer Breakfast
2026-04-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
The Men’s Prayer Breakfast has been meeting at First Pres on Saturday mornings for the last 40 years. It is a rich time of fellowship for the men who participate. Our prayer time encompasses the needs of our church family and stretches across the world. Every church has its nerve centers, and the Saturday Morning Men’s Prayer Breakfast is one of the strongest ones here at First Pres. We meet every Saturday morning in Patterson Hall from 7:30-8:30 AM. Several men arrive early to prepare a full Southern breakfast. Cost for the breakfast is $1 – the best $1 breakfast in Jackson!

College Sunday School
2026-04-19 09:45 - 10:30 | FPC Jackson Campus, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Young Adults Sunday School
2026-04-19 09:45 - 10:45 | Patterson Hall, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States

Adult Sunday School Classes
2026-04-19 09:45 - 10:45 | Various, 1390 North State Street, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
