First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

Here at First Pres Valpo we are blessed with a wonderful music ministry led by the amazing and multi-talented Jeff Whitney who provides...

When I was growing up, I had the great blessing of living near four of my female relatives: two grandmothers, one great-grandmother, and...

We have always heard about the ‘constants’ in our lives, those things that represent the predictable, recurring elements in our lives...

Then Mary said, ‘Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.’….   Luke 1:38     One concept that I...

Our Sunday morning Adult Faith Formation class is using a powerful study called “Let Justice Roll Down” by Patricia Tull. It is about...

Happy New Year, First Presbyterian family! I hope your 2025 has started out in a most positive way! For us Lawsons, we started it out...

So, I woke up this morning with this question on my mind, "What did the shepherds do in the weeks and months after the birth of Jesus in...

During Advent, we have contemplated a season of new beginnings. Season of hope, peace, joy and dwelling in God’s love given through the...

On the heels of what was a most wonderful and reinventive version of the timeless story of the birth of Jesus, I am so full of...

Last Sunday, Sharon and I went to the presentation of Scrooge (the musical) at the Memorial Opera House in Valparaiso. We always enjoy...