First Presbyterian Church of Valparaiso

I spent hours trying to figure out what to write about love—the romantic love of Valentine’s Day, and the spiritual Love of God. Since...

Lest we forget, 2024 is a Leap Year. We are getting an ‘extra day’, February 29th, or a 13th month, as some refer to it. Why? you ask. An...

True to my Baptist heritage, I do indeed remember my baptism. At eleven years old, after weeks of study and preparation, I gave my...

Decisions, decisions! It’s that time of year when ministry teams shape their plans for 2024 and Session considers the congregation’s...

The new year is here and what an amazing start it has been! The ordination of Pastor Julia (which was so lovely and moving), Faith...

When it comes to celebrating the arrival of the new year, the world is full of interesting and unusual customs. Maybe you would enjoy...

Another Advent season has come to an end. Once again, we waited in anticipation for the coming of the Light. Once again, we read holy...

Today is the first day of winter ’23-’24 and the weather is warming up, just like it does in spring. But, it isn’t spring … that is three...

Merry Christmas FPCV!! As we wait in eager anticipation for the birth of the Christ child, this time of the year is always special for me...