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First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma 1883-2008
One hundred, twenty-five years ago, forty-five Christians joined together and formed First Presbyterian Church, here in Petaluma.
 This year, we are planning several events to celebrate God’s faithfulness through the years, through faithful men and women. The first will be April 20, when we will talk about our history in our morning worship services and an Evening Dessert Kick-off. The following weekend, FPCP will have an entry in Petaluma’s Butter and Egg Day Parade (April 26). I hope you will join us for these events. The culmination of our celebration will be July 6, when we will worship on the lawn with former pastors and families. Former members will be invited to join us.
You may want to help us with the planning. Our Anniversary Celebration Team is headed by Cindy Newsom and Keith Lew, who would love to have your help. In addition, if you have any pictures of the church in action in days gone by, we would love to borrow them so we can make copies. Also, we would love to see bulletins, newsletters, hymnbooks, sermon tapes or other artifacts from FPCP’s past days.
Our hope throughout is that as we celebrate God’s faithfulness in the past, we will grow in confidence that God will provide in our future. “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good (past); His love endures forever (future). Psalm 136:1.
Here are some of the Key Celebration Events:
(more info to follow)
April 20th - 7:00 PM
Congregational Dessert - Kick-off for our Anniversary Celebrations
We will sing old hymns, watch a period costume fashion show, and view pictures and video remembrances of our history. A special offering will be taken to cover costs for the celebration events.
April 26th
FPCP participates in Butter and Egg Day Parade
The Big Celebrations - July 5 & 6
July 5th - 7:00 PM - FPCP
Evening Reception to Honor Our Past Leaders, with several pastors and spouses from our past. This will be sort of a Victorian Tea Party, with appetizers, finger food, & desserts.
July 6th
10:00 AM - ONE Worship Service - FPCP - Outside on the Lawn
Celebrating God’s faithfulness in our past and present - Involving hymns and pastors from our past.
11:15 AM - Grand Picnic Celebration - FPCP
Activities include:
BBQ- Hot Dogs / Hamburgers / Chicken
Salads
Chips
Drinks
Homemade ice cream
Popcorn Machine
Badminton
Croquet
Sack Races
Tree Legged Race
Petaluma Egg Toss
Fashion Show / Best Dressed Awards
“Happy Birthday 1st Presby” Cake Walk
Old Fashion Hymn Sing-a-Long
Hear the Good News from the 1800’s (Historical Sermons)
Dancing
Historical Society Costume & Story
Grand Opening of the Fireside Room History Corner
Viewing Room for Historical Videos and PPT
Stained Glass History Presentation
Activities are subject to change
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VIEW Pictures of the Big Weekend (July 5-6)
Download a Press Release WORD or PDF
Watch our Video Anniversary Inteviews
Go to the Video Interviews Page
The Big Celebrations - July 5 & 6
July 5th - 7:00 PM
Evening Reception to Honor Our Past Leaders, with several pastors and spouses from our past. This will be sort of a Victorian Tea Party, with appetizers, finger food, & desserts.
July 6th
10:00 AM - ONE Worship Service - Outside on the Lawn
Involving hymns and pastors from our past.
11:15 AM - Grand Picnic Celebration
Quicks Links
About Us
Our History
Slideshow of our Campus
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