


Faith Begins By Letting Go
Feb 25, 2021
When First Pres updated their hymnals from the 1955 edition to the 2013 edition, there were bound to be some changes. Something I noticed right away was it being less impressive than the 1990 edition. The 1990 edition still reigns supreme for me, but I digress. My...
The Way Out Is Through
Feb 20, 2021
Our lives are organized around several series of repeating patterns: the earth spins day into night and vice versa, the same hours repeat on a clock, the same days repeat week after week, the same months in the year, and the year always repeats with each orbit around...
A Year-Long Christmas
Dec 24, 2020
Christmas Eve morning, wow! Here it is. I hope you are able to watch our Christmas Eve service online today. We put a ton of hard work into it to make it as special as possible for you. If you are apart from friends or family, particularly if you are by yourself, find...
Even After All This Time…
Dec 17, 2020
Over the last few weeks, I have been scouring through our Worship Archives for music. I am putting together a “Best of” Christmas Concert. It should be available, immediately following Katy Allen’s delightful Virtual Caroling event on Sunday. I am also putting...Looking for Something?
Our Upcoming Events
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Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old
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Every Wednesday, Family Night begins with dinner, served buffet style, from 6:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dinner offers an excellent chance to connect with old friends and make new ones, all while enjoying great company and delicious food. After dinner, we offer programming for the whole family from 7:00-8:00 pm.
- Children’s Choir (Grades K-5) rehearses from 6:30 – 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary.
- Adults are encouraged to attend the adult education offering of the evening. Adult ed offerings range from book discussions to current event discussions to storytelling and beyond.
- Middle schoolers (6th-8th grade) meet for youth group.
- K-5th graders participate in Kids Connect.
- High schoolers (9th-12th grade) are invited to volunteer with Kids Connect or attend the adult ed offerings.
- Nursery care offered, if needed, based on attendance.
We hope you will give Family Night a try this year! Please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson if you have any questions or anticipate needing nursery care.
Time
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 6:00 pm 6:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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We are trying something new this year – An Organ Crawl! We’ll visit four local churches to hear the different pipe organs in our
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We are trying something new this year – An Organ Crawl!
We’ll visit four local churches to hear the different pipe organs in our own backyard. Each one has its own distinct sound.
Each church will feature 20 minutes of music and then we’ll be on our way to the next church.
The final concert will be at First Pres with a light reception to follow. An afternoon you won’t want to miss!
We will begin at St. Peter Lutheran at 4:00 pm and conclude around 6:00 pm at First Presbyterian with a light reception.
Time
Sunday, May 18, 2025 4:00 pm 4:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
St. Peter Lutheran Church
111 W. Olive St
202521may12:00 pmPresbyterian Women’s Luncheon
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The traditional salad luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to pass.
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The traditional salad luncheon will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 12:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Please bring a dish to pass.
Following the luncheon, we will welcome Amanda Moller, owner of a new store in Arlington Heights called Greener Good. Amanda will explain her vision for this creative reuse shop which receives and shares second-hand arts and craft supplies to support schools, non-profits and workshops.
Questions? Contact JoAnn Thompson.
Visit & Support Greener Good!
843 N. Wilke Rd.
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
www.greener-good.org
Time
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 12:00 pm 12:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
202501jun11:00 amBuffalo Grove Pride Parade 2025
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Time to show your pride! The Mission committee is again sponsoring an entry in the 7 th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. The parade will
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Time to show your pride! The Mission committee is again sponsoring an entry in the 7 th annual Buffalo Grove Pride Parade. The parade will take place on June 1 st 2025, stepping off at 11 AM.
Come out and show your support of our LGTBQ+ community at this fun family friendly event. Look for more details and sign up in May.
Questions? Contact Kim Hogan
Time
Sunday, June 1, 2025 11:00 am 11:00am(GMT-05:00)
202514jun4:00 pmSummer Concert Series- Christopher Urban
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Christopher Urban, organ, will perform Hymns of Faith. Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer.
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Christopher Urban, organ, will perform Hymns of Faith.
Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer. Each concert is free and open to the congregation and community, and will take place on a Saturday afternoon with a light reception following. Bring a friend!
Time
Saturday, June 14, 2025 4:00 pm 4:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
202522jun(jun 22)8:00 amMiddle School Youth Mission Trip
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer Mission Trips!
Middle schoolers will be going to Milwaukee, Wisconsin from June 22 through 27 with Youth Works.
See the Youth Ministries Weekly News email for more information and links to register.
If you’re interesting in joining on the Middle School or High School Mission Trip this summer, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
Time
Sunday, June 22, 2025 8:00 am 8:00am(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
Organizer
202528jun4:00 pmSummer Concert Series- Myroslav Mykhailenko
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Myroslav Mykhailenko, piano. myroslavmykhailenko.com Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer. Each
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Myroslav Mykhailenko, piano.
myroslavmykhailenko.com
Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer. Each concert is free and open to the congregation and community, and will take place on a Saturday afternoon with a light reception following. Bring a friend!
Time
Saturday, June 28, 2025 4:00 pm 4:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
202509jul(jul 9)6:00 pmWednesday Summer Suppers and Produce Market
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The Wednesday Produce Market and Dinner returns! This year we’ll be offering produce and dinner for eight Wednesday evenings, from July 9 to August
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The Wednesday Produce Market and Dinner returns!
This year we’ll be offering produce and dinner for eight Wednesday evenings, from July 9 to August 27, from 6:00-7:00 pm. We’ll be asking for volunteers through Signup Genius in June.
Questions? Please contact Carolyn Selke.

Time
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00 pm 6:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
202512jul4:00 pmSummer Concert Series- Bruce Blanck and Friends
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Jazz and Americana with Bruce Blanck and Friends. Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer.
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Jazz and Americana with Bruce Blanck and Friends.
Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer. Each concert is free and open to the congregation and community, and will take place on a Saturday afternoon with a light reception following. Bring a friend!
Time
Saturday, July 12, 2025 4:00 pm 4:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
202520jul(jul 20)8:00 amHigh School Youth Mission Trip
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer
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Mark your calendars! Summer will be here before we know it, which means we’ll have one of the most exciting experiences of our year: Summer Mission Trips!
High Schoolers will go to North Carolina to help with natural disaster relief July 20 through 26.
See the Youth Ministries Weekly News email for more information and links to register.
If you’re interesting in joining on the Middle School or High School Mission Trip this summer, please contact Rev. Rebekah Anderson.
Time
Sunday, July 20, 2025 8:00 am 8:00am(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
Organizer
202526jul5:00 pmSummer Concert Series- Marianne Kim
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Marianne Kim, organ and piano. mariannekimmusic.com Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this
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Marianne Kim, organ and piano.
mariannekimmusic.com
Mark your calendars for these exciting artists and concerts this summer. Each concert is free and open to the congregation and community, and will take place on a Saturday afternoon with a light reception following. Bring a friend!
Time
Saturday, July 26, 2025 5:00 pm 5:00pm(GMT-05:00)
Location
First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights
302 N. Dunton
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