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Friends,   Earlier this week we were advised to wear our masks again. My initial response was conflicted: Yes to doing what's necessary to slow the resurgence of the virus and protect others. No to the disappointment of taking a step backward on our return to normal.   Assumed in my response was that a return to normal was coming. Some of the familiar rituals of church have returned. The standard programs we remember are being reintroduced. Signs and symbols that bear witness to... Read More

Dallas County has been impacted recently by an increase in Covid-19 transmissions and hospitalizations. On Tuesday, July 27, in response to the rise in cases across the country, the CDC issued updated recommendations. FPC Dallas has been committed to following CDC guidelines since the beginning of the pandemic. In accordance with these updated guidelines, FPC Dallas is now requiring face masks to be worn at all times while on campus for vaccinated and unvaccinated individ... Read More

The July 2021 issue of STREETZine is now available and is free to download. Download the JULY 2021 Issue The STREETZine is a monthly newspaper published by The Stewpot, a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. The Stewpot provides services and resources for people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of being homeless. The organization also offers opportunities for a new life. As part of this ministry, the STREETZine seeks to raise awareness about the issues ... Read More

A New Expression of Worship at FPC Dallas Our church family is known in Dallas for taking bold steps to live out the Gospel. Throughout our history, time and time again, we have not been afraid to innovate. We are always willing to open our doors in new ways for those who are not yet finding and following Jesus at our church. To this end, we have been asking, "How can FPC Dallas reach a changing Dallas with the Gospel?". After a year and a half of prayer, study, and collaboratio... Read More

The May-June 2021 issue of STREETZine is now available and is free to download. Download the May-June 2021 Issue The STREETZine is a monthly newspaper published by The Stewpot, a ministry of the First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. The Stewpot provides services and resources for people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of being homeless. The organization also offers opportunities for a new life. As part of this ministry, the STREETZine seeks to raise awareness about the issu... Read More

The Stewpot is now housing clients! At the end of last year, we were awarded a grant to launch a Rapid Rehousing Program at The Stewpot in 2021. In April, we began the process of placing folks in apartments, with an initial goal of assisting 40 households on their journey to overcome homelessness.  The grantors placed their trust in us to develop and manage a housing program because of the trust you have placed ... Read More

FPC Dallas Church Family, We write on behalf of the Session and our Reopening Task Force with an important update about our plans to reopen the church campus. The progress fighting the pandemic in our country is incredibly encouraging. Vaccines are now readily available for people above the age of 12, infection rates are down, and multiple studies indicate that the vaccine is highly effective at preventing both symptomatic and asymptomatic infection. We thank God for the answered prayers a... Read More

In this episode of This is Crucial, Rev. Amos Disasa and Rev. Charlene Han Powell talk with Rev. Dr. David Vásquez-Levy, President of the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, California, about immigration. Dr. Vásquez-Levy regularly contributes a faith perspective to the national conversation on immigration, including speaking at a congressional briefing, participating in two immigration consultations with the Obama White House, and recently engaging in a series of public co... Read More

Rev. Meagan Findeiss Our New Associate Pastor for Care & Belonging A Word from the Search Committee The Associate Pastor Nominating Committee is thrilled to introduce you to Rev. Meagan Findeiss, our new Associate Pastor for Care & Belonging. We believe that, as Christ modeled, relationships can grow in the simplicity of being present, whether physically or in prayer. Over Zoom or in person, Meagan touched our hearts and demonstrated a sense of presence and g... Read More

On April 25th, we had 13 youth (in grades 6-8) profess their faith publicly in worship. Their Confirmation journey was nine months, on Zoom, led by our Confirmation teaching team, joined periodically by guest teachers, as we followed a full curriculum. On that day in April, the Confirmands crossed a new threshold in their faith journey and became active members of our congregation. We are so proud and grateful to the youth families, the Session, Amos and Rebecca, and the Confirmation Partners... Read More