This annual global observance reminds us of Christ’s connection with us, which in turn connects us with so many others.
Tap the image above or this link to see a 3-minute watermarked video showing us how wide Jesus’ reach truly is.
Pastor Greg Gillispie is leaving FUPC Edinboro toward a new calling — on the on-air staff of a Christian radio ministry in New York State. He closes out his ministry here the week of October 23, but new worship videos with his final Edinboro messages will b posted each of the next several weeks.
Read his letter of gratitude, our elders’ plans for the leadership transition, and the plans for our ongoing activities and ministries. Check out the NEWS tab from the menu above. (If you would like to receive updates from FUPC in coming months, we would be happy to email or mail them to you…just let us know your contact information —— 814.734.3511 or office@EdinboroPresby.org
Go to PresbyterianFoundation.org for tools, advice, resources and programs for household finances and legacy planning:
Financial Planning … Charitable Giving … Estates and Annuities … Donor-advised funds … Record-keeping guides
Financial planning and estate planning were included in Greg Gillispie’s sermon, available online August 14 and beyond
A Prayer for Our Nation, for Independence Day Weekend: audio, art and memes, and readable text (Debbie McDaniel)
Christian Faith led directly to American Freedom: Greg Gillispie’s audio feature for Family Life Radio
Bible Verses for Our Reflection and Discussion, July 4: by ChristianBook.com
Christ-based foundations of the birth of America —- Robert J. Morgan, the author of “100 Bible Verses That Made America”
EdinboroPresby’s Worship Online has two options for an Independence Day worship experience
Go to our WORSHIP page for a downloadable activity page for Younger Worshipers and their families
Watch your latest Worship Online video right now
Tap our WORSHIP & VIDEOS page … you can participate in our worship anytime, 24/7/365, not just on Sunday mornings.
In addition to our newest worship experience, you can choose the music, messages and prayers from our extensive video archives.
(Please share this link with other people who would also be blessed by sharing in our worship.)
EASTER AT EDINBORO PRESBYERIAN
resurrection sundaY
easter morning worship at 4281 route 6n, 11:00 am, april 17
plus a WORSHIP online virtual service, anytime, any day
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Watch our January 9 videos or go to our NEWS page
to get your New Year Star for 2022
Watch Worship Online for the week of January 2, 2022
Celebrate the Savior …. at FUPC Edinboro
Christmas Eve Worship 7:30 p.m. Friday evening, Dec. 24
Music & Message , Carols & Candlelight
Edinboro First United Presbyterian Church
4281 Route 6N (Waterford Road, on the east edge of Edinboro)
You are invited to join with us, in anticipation of the Messiah’s birthday celebration. Gather with us as we seek and find
the Good News of a Great Joy promised to all people. Our 7:30 worship is for individuals, couples, and entire families.
For those who prefer, there will also be a video version of worship for Christmas Eve.
Look for this special WORSHIP ONLINE for 12/24 on the videos tab above, starting Friday night, and available anytime 24/7.
(We want everyone to feel safe and welcomed, comfortable and worshipful. We welcome face coverings at all of our gathered worship experiences, but do not require them. Distanced seating is available. All our activities have been adapted to help everyone have peace of mind as we worship.)
The last two years have taught us the meaning of words like "quarantine" and "social distancing," leaving us lonelier than ever.
Rev. Max Lucado’s new video shows us why we are never alone—not this Christmas, not ever.
Worship Online for the week of December 12
Gospel-writer Mark begins his story of Jesus not at Bethlehem but with the pronouncements by a “forerunner” that the Lord is coming.
Watch this weekend’s new videos to see how Jesus’ cousin John can inform our preparations this Advent for the Messiah’s arrival.
"A Faith That Heals" (a brief online devotion for you from d365.org
Updates and prayers for this nation, for Haiti, and for Afghanistan are linked below (scroll down)
…..Prayers for, and information about, the people in AFGHANISTAN…..
5 prayers for us to pray, for peace and safety in Afghanistan (from OpenDoorsUSA.org)
5 more ways to pray for Afghanistan, and those who can help to solve this crisis.
First-hand news and requests from people "on the ground" (as they say) in Afghanistan's cities.
…..Pray also for the people of HAITI, who are facing the devastation triggered by the recent earthquake…..
Our mission co-worker there is Cindy Corell, who posted this prayer for us to use on Facebook.
News and video about this second earthquake in just over 12 months, with millions of people affected.
Worship Online for August 22 is online on the videos tab above.
This week, our survey of Old Testament Prophesies delves into Daniel — not as much his Lion’s Den adventure and more his visions.
Our DISCERNMENT PROCESS workshop summary is posted on the videos page — scroll down to the August 22 worship.
Visit the WORSHIP AND VIDEOS & the BIBLE STUDIES pages
Plenty of archived Video Worship Experiences are online here
Tap the Bible Studies link above for details, videos, and resources.
The featured prayer from the 2021 National Day of Prayer (U.S.A.)
EASTER MORNING!
Jesus meets his followers, who are ready for New (and not certain what it all will mean for New).
Celebrate Easter, whatever your/our circumstance.
Join us for Worship Online on the VIDEOS page above.
Easter “sunrise” service posted for April 4, 2021
easter “morning” service from the FUPC sanctuary posted April 11
Maundy [“Mandate”] Thursday & Good Friday : Worship Online
revisit the messages from holy week … … Click THE VIDEOS link above
… … AND SEE A SPECIAL “HOLY SATURDAY” MUSIC VIDEO
Worship Online for Palm Sunday March 28 is on our VIDEOS page.
Any-Day-Lenten-videos
and other suggested resources are on the DEVOTIONS page
Devotional reflections to inspire your Lent
This year, instead of a traditional Bible Study for Lent on a single topic, Pastor Greg Gillispie takes us on a tour of his bookshelves to inspire conversations about everyday matters for which our faith provides insights, perspectives and practical tools. This series “Living in faith, Living out our faith daily” works through a variety of practical topics.
Each week a video, 12 to 18 minutes long, will begin with insights from the selected book, and delve into the challenges and struggles related to that topic. It may not resolve everything you are facing in that area of your life, but hopefully the perspectives shared will lead you to less stress, more hope and usable skills in that part of your life. Find the videos on our :website or ask for a DVD version.
The topic list includes these:
Bearing with one another: how to seek common/ uncommon ground with others who disagree with you
The spiritual lives of teens: perspectives for young people, and those who influence them
Here and Now: Breaking unhealthy habits and patterns
Aging: When life changes for you, and for aging loved ones
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Join us for Worship Online any time: Worship & videos
Ash Wednesday Worship is on the VIDEOS page.
We are glad to be connected with you!
Bible studies and devotionals can be read and viewed: Videos, Devotions
Current and archived News Updates are available: News
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Get your personalized 2021 New Year Star from this link
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Take part in CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP wherever you are —-
any day, any evening, any night
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP 2020 is available online, on demand, on your schedule. Celebrate the arrival of the Messiah into the world with our video versions of worship. Click the VIDEOS tab above for special music, the Christmas story, Pastor Greg’s meditation on the uniqueness of Christmas in the year 2020, and other meaningful elements.
SUNDAY WORSHIP for December 27 also is now posted as a new worship video, also on the VIDEOS tab. We hope you will share these links with your family, friends, coworkers and neighbors. It is a blessing that the combination of today’s health and social realities and today’s technology have intertwined to make this widely-connecting outreach available to us.
Read current and back-issues of our WEEKLY NEWSLETTER for Christmas reflections, suggested readings and resources and news of the church. In addition to mailing or e-mailing them to the members and local friends of FUPC, these Friday updates are available to read, download or share. Skim through the archives on our NEWS tab.
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OCTOBER 4 WORSHIP ONLINE EDINBORO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
> > > > > Watch our Worship and Bible Study videos anytime (and share with someone you know)
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WORSHIP ONLINE EDINBORO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEPTEMBER 27
09-27… Worship #1 Words of Welcome, and Call to Worship
09-27… Worship #2 "Grace Flows Down" (Choir Anthem from our video archives)
09-27… Worship #3 Scripture Reading & Pastor Greg's Message [Philippians 2: 4-13]
09-27… Worship #4 “My Jesus, I Love Thee” (Gena Shirley, piano)
09-27… Worship #5 Prayers & Benediction and the Blessing and Benediction
09-27 …Worship #6 Postlude: “All Creatures of Our God and King” (Gena Shirley, piano)
>> 09-27… News, Updates, and Invitations
> > > Watch anytime (and share with someone you know)
>> 09-27… Invitation: Wednesday Bible Study “I’m Waiting, God”
Wednesdays 11:00 AM Zoom Meeting …. Wednesdays 6:30 PM Gathering In-Person …. details on website
Our newest Bible Study has begun, four weeks about Waiting for God’s Answers:
Each week has a 20 minute video, and you can take part in a group either via Zoom Meeting, or Wednesday evenings in person
Click the “Bible Studies” tab above. (If you need the password to view the videos, contact the FUPC office.)
Week 1 = through September 16
Week 2 = through September 23
Week 3 = through September 30
Week 4 = through October 7
>> 09-20 THANK YOU: Mission of the Month [Results from September “Fill the Backpacks”] A conversation with Erica Rushing
SANCTUARY WORSHIP
Gathered worship begins anew in August at 10:00 a.m. (our typical summer schedule for worship!)
An option for some folks, the people who are comfortable with resuming indoor worship
WORSHIP ONLINE VIDEOS
The online worship presentation for each Sunday are posted on the Videos link above
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For the first time since March 8, Edinboro First Presbyterian will hold Sunday morning worship in our sanctuary August 2. The pastor and elders are eager to reopen this option for those who wish to resume that format. Anyone who is less than comfortable being back in the sanctuary will continue to have a video version of worship created new each week.
Over the past several weeks, we have stocked up on sanitizing supplies and developed plans which match the guidance for safer local gatherings amid the challenges of the current Coronavirus epidemic. The outline of the indoor service will be trimmed back in length and to focus uniquely on those elements which are safer and particularly meaningful for people to do together. Those who come to the gathered worship will experience some of the protocols you are already familiar with in other public settings.
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Lament & Hope videos are online, for you to view at your convenience
Go to BIble studies OR CLICK JEREMIAH’S PICTURE to watch “on demand”
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Starting August 2, 2020, Edinboro First Presbyterian will offer indoor SANCTUARY WORSHIP. If you feel OK attending gathered worship (and it is OK that we realize not everyone will), arrive in time to find a seat where you are comfortable. (Park near the front half of the building.)
There will continue to be a VIDEO WORSHIP on our webpage each week.
Go to NEWS page to find any updated details.
Go to VIDEOS page to WATCH THE NEW WORSHIP SEGMENTS.
previous worship, BIBLE STUDIES AND OTHER content are there too.
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ANYTIME ONLINE VIDEO version of worship, on the VIDEOS tab above (New goes online each Sunday morning) (We divide it into multiple segments for ease in uploading and downloading.)
Today’s Younger Worshipers video is in two parts:
1: Click for Greg’s introduction
2: Click for the recommended song
(Honestly, this might be fun for ALL of God’s Children, of all ages.)
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Keep yourself and others safe. Pray much. Look for some positives.
Take time to breathe slowly and deeply. Be well.
Call 814-734-3511 if you need help (spiritual or practical), or if you can offer help.
Online worship options from FUPC — plus worship services from other congregations via streaming, radio, broadcast television and cable tv — are available. You also are encouraged to create worshipful opportunities in your household, each Sunday and other times during the week. (One suggested guide sheet is now on the NEWS page.)
Weekly update newsletter — and other information — is on the NEWS page. (updated every Friday)
JET TV NEWS was here Easter Sunday telling our news to the regional community
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We are in unique times, and we all will do our part to keep each other and our communities safer, and well cared for.
You may call the church office to ask questions, get information, or offer help. If you have an emergency or immediate need, please call the pastor or one of the elders or deacons directly. Voice mails will get replies, but there may be several days of delay if you leave a message on the main office number.
A TWICE-A-MONTH UPDATE will be mailed to our regular mailing lisT. The online version will be e-mailed to those for whom we have e-mail addresses. The Weekly Update (minus any confidential news which needs to be kept within this congregation) will also be posted on the NEWS tab at the top of this page.
CONGREGATIONAL CONNECTIONS will continue as best as possible, within the recommended health protocols. In addition to calls or contacts from the pastor and other church leaders, everyone in the church is urged to place calls to several others each week, just to check in. Check your mail or e-mail for further details.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP will be available in a series of videos each weekend. To facilitate easier watching and downloading, the presentation is split into multiple videos, which you can watch one at a time or in sequence.
A TIME WITH YOUNGER WORSHIPERS is a video message for children, offering reassurance, a story or activity idea, and a prayer.
Check the VIDEOS tab above for these videos, and feel free to recommend them to others. We have methods to benefit people without access to the internet or similar technology.
News, updates, resources recommended by others, and Greg Gillispie’s pastoral letters are posted under the NEWS tab above. Please note the date on each item, and be aware that newer information may make a document or two out-of-date as time passes. As you read through what this church posts — and read, listen to or watch other information in the public media and online — be careful to only focus on news from reliable and authoritative sources. It’s hard enough to deal with what is really happening, without getting overwhelmed by inaccurate, biased or over-hyped information. Our pastor also urges people to turn off or turn down the blaring media. You need an update or two per day, not hours and hours of excessive coverage.
As we can help you in appropriate ways, we welcome that privilege. Connect with us, and know that the people of Edinboro First are praying for your health, your livelihood, and your peace of mind.