First Pres Perspectives

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

First Connections is designed specifically for incoming Covenant Partners, or anyone who wishes to learn more about First Pres. We invite you to settle in, grab a notebook and pen, and grow with us. Please visit fpco.org/firstconnections for more information and next steps toward the Covenant Partner process.

The sacrament of Infant Baptism has been practiced in the Church for centuries, but is often misunderstood. Tune in to learn about the foundations of this doctrine with our beloved, Leigh Swanson. For more info about Baptism at First Pres, visit: fpco.org/baptism 

Justin Earley is a writer, speaker, and lawyer. He is the author of The Common Rule, Habits of the Household, and Made for People. Through his writing and speaking, Justin empowers God's people to thrive through life-giving habits that form them in the love of God and neighbor.

In this talk, he discusses the importance of spiritual habits in our relationship with God, as well as the great value of Christian friendships in our faith journey. Be inspired and encouraged to build God-centered habits into your daily rhythms that deepen your faith and fellowship.

Listen as Dr. Swanson & Rev. Fox discuss questions that were submitted throughout the series. You don't want to miss this ending!

Dr. Paul Gibson | Philippians 2:5-8

The LGBTQIA+ community has some of the highest rates of anxiety, suicide and depression. How do we, as Christ-followers, lovingly care for the LGBTQIA+ community without affirming the lifestyle? How might understanding family systems help us care better for our LGBTQIA+ neighbors and their mental health? What practical resources are available for us to reference if we desire or need to help?