News & Stories

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

Listen to Douglas McKenzie and Abraham Lamptey, Senior Class of 2021, tell their stories of growing up at FPC Dallas, what it has meant to them, and what their faith looks like. Read More

"On this day, we pray for all women, for those who dream of being mothers, for those who are mothers, and for those who do not feel called to be mothers.  We pray for those who easily got pregnant and those who have been trying for years. For those who cannot wait to welcome a baby into their home and those who are terrified they are not fit to be parents. We pray for those whose child will get a soccer scholarship and for those whose child will never run.  We pray for thos... Read More

Reverend Amos Disasa joins a long -standing tradition of First Presbyterian Church during Commencement weekend at Austin College on May 21-22. Amos will be the Baccalaureate speaker at 7 PM on May 21 during the 172nd Annual Commencement. He will also receive an Honorary Doctorate at Commencement itself, which begins at 8:30 AM on Saturday, May 22. FPC Senior Pastors Dr. John Anderson, Dr. William Carl and Dr. Joe Clifford also delivered  Baccalaureate addresses. John Ander... Read More

We've prepared a video in honor of our graduating high school seniors at FPC Dallas and the Stewpot. We know that wherever you go after high school, you will be change-makers in the world. This is a huge milestone and we know how much our church family has supported them through the years. If you haven't already, you can write a letter to seniors in one of two ways: fill out this form to send a sweet note of congratulations and encouragement, or mail letters to the church addressed t... Read More

Citizens of Minneapolis, gathered in protest since last summer, surrounded the courthouse to hear Derek Chauvin's guilty verdict read. The crowd erupted in celebration and sighs of relief. Emotions ran high throughout our country as we sensed something significant, maybe even historic, happened. Check out our latest This is Crucial with guest Sarah Brouwer, the lead minister at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in St. Paul, Minnesota.   Read More