Pastor Billy will lead us through a sermon series focused on 1st Corinthians and the imperative to love. You're invited to be part of that conversation each Sunday at 11:00 am online and in person.

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Email billy@fpcarlington.org to learn more.

First Presbyterian Church invites you to a special conversation and worship service on the role of faith in public life with Dr. Rick Elgendy on Sunday, January 19.

 

9:45 am - discussion forum

11:00 am - worship

 

Dr. Elgendy teaches Christian ethics and public theology at Wesley Seminary in D.C. He uses systematic theology, critical theory, and social ethics to address questions of faithful political life today. 

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Email office@fpcarlington.org to learn more.

March 2 at 9:45 am

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Author Jean Dudek will lead a discussion of her latest book, The Scent of Bright Light, a reimagining of the biblical story of Sarah and Hagar.

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Email office@fpcarlington.org to learn more.

January 12 at 12:30 pm

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Mental health conditions are common, with 20% of individuals experiencing a mental illness in any given year. Largely because of stigma associated with mental health, people often do not seek help nor know how to respond to a mental health crisis. Mental Health 101 seeks to increase mental health awareness and education through a short one-hour presentation offered to community members and organizations.

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Email office@fpcarlington.org to learn more.

February 15, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm

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Jesus often taught in parables, but what do these complicated stories mean? You’re invited to a special day retreat focused on reading and understanding Jesus’ parables. Gerry Hendershot and Marianne Okal will lead a one-day workshop based on Amy-Jill Levine’s book, Short Stories by Jesus. Together, we’ll dive in to some of those stories and learn more about their surprising backgrounds and context. We’ll gather at The Jefferson residential community in Arlington, Virginia.

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Email office@fpcarlington.org to learn more.