BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//First Presbyterian Battle Creek - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:First Presbyterian Battle Creek X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for First Presbyterian Battle Creek REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200920T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200920T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002734-1600600500-1600604100@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-09-20/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200927 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200827T155339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200827T155728Z UID:10002878-1601078400-1601164799@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:2020 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S DESCRIPTION:This year’s Calhoun County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be observed virtually on September 26 or any day we can meet as small groups to walk\, hike\, or bike. First Pres has had a team each year since 2017 and we are always a top fundraising team in the county. Will you join us this year in our efforts to find Alzheimer’s first survivor?\nSign up for our team or donate to a team member. Team members raising at least $100 will receive their very own 2020 ALZ Walk t-shirt. There are other prizes that keeps ALZ awareness alive all year long. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/2020-walk-to-end-alzheimers/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ALZHEIMERS-WALK-PROMO.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sue Keitel":MAILTO:su.keitel@ comcast.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200903T172132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T172427Z UID:10003000-1601200800-1601204400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:LESSONS IN BASIC CHRISTIANITY: (4) Christian Living DESCRIPTION:In the fourth installment of the sermon series Lessons in Basic Christianity\, Reverend Jeff Carlson speaks on Christian Living during this week’s Worship Moment. The sermon is derived from 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12. Worship Moment\, our weekly virtual worship service\, can be viewed at the given time on our YouTube channel by clicking here.\nWe hope you will join us. \nFollowing the Worship Moment at 11:00a.m.\, Pastor Pat Weatherwax welcomes all to join her in a Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/lessons-in-basic-christianity-4-christian-living/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/8-Bible-Tiles-FINAL-1Thessalonians.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20200927T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20200927T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002735-1601205300-1601208900@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-09-27/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200826T182642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182818Z UID:10002877-1601211600-1601218800@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Support the Franklin Food Pantry DESCRIPTION:A “Drive Thru and Drop Off” event will be held in support of the Franklin Food Pantry and those in need in our community. While buildings remain closed during COVID\, volunteers will staff the parking lot behind the church at the designated time to collect items from those who drive through and drop them off. Items needed include bars of soap\, cans or boxes of fruit juices; canned fruit or soup or vegetables; macaroni and cheese; peanut butter; spaghetti and meat sauce. Bring these to the church parking lot and our volunteers will make sure they get to the Franklin Food Pantry and those in need in our community. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/support-the-franklin-food-pantry/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church Parking Lot\, 15 Frelinghuysen Drive\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/food-donation-boxes.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200927T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200909T145126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T132005Z UID:10003001-1601222400-1601229600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Crop Hunger Walk DESCRIPTION:REALITY CHECK: For all of the progress Crop Walk funds have made in two decades – COVID 19 has virtually wiped them out.\nHelp stop this backward movement. Join us to walk or donate to this year’s Crop Hunger Walk.\nCome to our Retreat Center and walk in the heart of nature or walk in your own area. Remember\, 25% of funds collected for the Battle Creek CROP HUNGER WALK stay in our community to fight hunger.\nDonations can be made on-line at crophungerwalk.org/battlecreekmi or mailed to the church office before October 16. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/3985/ LOCATION:First Presbyterian Retreat Center\, 20398 Waubascon Rd\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49017\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/CROP-color-logo-1.pdf GEO:42.3682493;-85.2104842 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=First Presbyterian Retreat Center 20398 Waubascon Rd Battle Creek MI 49017 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=20398 Waubascon Rd:geo:-85.2104842,42.3682493 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201004T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201004T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002736-1601810100-1601813700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-10-04/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201011T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201011T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002737-1602414900-1602418500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-10-11/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201116 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20201028T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T171717Z UID:10003004-1602720000-1605484799@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:HOLIDAY GREENS SALE DESCRIPTION:Order now to get fresh holiday greens by November 21st! All proceeds go to junior and senior high summer mission experiences.\n16″ swag $20\n24″ wreath $20\n36″ wreath $40\n20′ roping $20\nPlace orders by calling the church office before November 12 or by calling Kathy Baker by November 15 URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/holiday-greens-sale-2/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/greens-with-red-bow.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200917T162945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T162945Z UID:10003002-1603018800-1603022400@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:OUTDOOR WORSHIP DESCRIPTION:Join us for in-person\, outdoor worship in the naturally beautiful setting of the Maple Pavilion at Binder Park. The pavilion is located just before the zoo entrance. Face masks will be required and ushers will arrange social distancing in seating. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/outdoor-worship/2020-10-18/ LOCATION:Maple Pavilion Binder Park\, 7400 Division Street\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maple-Pavilion-at-Binder-Park.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Worship Ministry Team":MAILTO:office@firstpresbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201018T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201018T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002738-1603019700-1603023300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-10-18/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20200917T162945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T162945Z UID:10003003-1603623600-1603627200@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:OUTDOOR WORSHIP DESCRIPTION:Join us for in-person\, outdoor worship in the naturally beautiful setting of the Maple Pavilion at Binder Park. The pavilion is located just before the zoo entrance. Face masks will be required and ushers will arrange social distancing in seating. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/outdoor-worship/2020-10-25/ LOCATION:Maple Pavilion Binder Park\, 7400 Division Street\, Battle Creek\, MI\, 49014\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Maple-Pavilion-at-Binder-Park.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Worship Ministry Team":MAILTO:office@firstpresbc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201025T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201025T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002739-1603624500-1603628100@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-10-25/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201101T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201101T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002740-1604229300-1604232900@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-11-01/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201108T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201108T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002741-1604834100-1604837700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-11-08/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201115T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201115T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002742-1605438900-1605442500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-11-15/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201122T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201122T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002743-1606043700-1606047300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-11-22/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201129T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201220T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20201124T174650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T174650Z UID:10003005-1606644000-1608462000@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:ADVENT WORSHIP SERIES: SONGS OF THE SEASON DESCRIPTION:Please join us each Sunday in Advent for an inspirational sermon series titled Songs of the Season by Reverend Dr. John Best.\nReverend Best served as the General Presbyter of the Presbytery of Lake Michigan from 2008 to 2018. He has served as president of the Board of Directors for the Ecumenical Center for Christian Leaders in Michigan and as pastor to congregations in Pennsylvania\, New York and Michigan. Prior to seminary\, he and his wife\, Eileen were Presbyterian mission coworkers in Porto Franco\, Brazil. He now volunteers with AACORN\, which provides farm-based programming for adults living with autism\, and Hope Garden which provides fresh produce in season to Kalamazoo food pantries. He has sung with several regional choruses.\nThe worship series can be viewed each Sunday in advent at 10AM on the First Presbyterian Facebook or YouTube page\, and on Monday mornings at www.firstpresbc.org/sermons. \nReverend Best will also be leading our Christmas Eve service at 7PM on December 24th. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/advent-worship-series-songs-of-the-season/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/star-1553477_1920.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201129T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201129T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002744-1606648500-1606652100@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-11-29/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20201124T193137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201124T193200Z UID:10003006-1607086800-1607097600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:ANTICIPATING CHRISTMAS! goes virtual across Battle Creek DESCRIPTION:We at First Presbyterian\, are working with churches throughout Battle Creek to prepar Anticipating Christmas kit so we can enjoy a big virtual event together this year!\nThe kits help prepare hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. Each kit contains an Advent Devotional\, items for cookie decorating and a craft. Over 150 kits will be going out to our community. The virtual gathering will be held December 6th at 2PM so we can enjoy the kits simultaneously through a prerecorded video program including the Christmas story and music on CityLinC’s YouTube account and our facebook. Reserve a kit for yourself and/or someone you’d like to share the joy of Christmas. Contact Lisa Brown – call 269.580.6162 or email lisachristbrown@gmail.com. Kits can be picked up Friday\, December 4th between 1-3PM or Saturday\, December 5th between 10AM-noon. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/anticipating-christmas-goes-virtual-across-battle-creek/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/anticipating-christmas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Brown":MAILTO:lisachristbrown@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201206T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201206T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002745-1607253300-1607256900@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-12-06/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201213T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201213T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002746-1607858100-1607861700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-12-13/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201220T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201220T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002747-1608462900-1608466500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-12-20/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201221T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20201208T151645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T180609Z UID:10003008-1608571800-1608573600@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Longest Night DESCRIPTION:In at least one way\, things will be improving soon. The Longest Night this year will be Dec. 21st and after that\, our days will grow longer once again.\nJoin Pastor Pat Weatherwax for a brief\, recorded time of reflection\, grief\, lament and hope. The program will be available on our church FaceBook page. \nBring your own candle! \nIn these darkest days we remember “we don’t grieve like those without hope” (1 Thessalonians. 4:13).  URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/longest-night/ LOCATION:www.firstpresbc.org CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-Longest-night.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201224T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20201202T190656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T151240Z UID:10003007-1608836400-1608840000@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us here online for Christmas Eve worship.\nReverend Dr. Jon Best will lead us in this special candle light service.\nHear the story shared by our members.\nSing along with your favorite carols.\nBring your own candle to sing Silent Night.\nSoloists will include Dr. Gerald Case-Blanchard\, Director of Vocal Music at Kellogg Community College and Daniel Kring.\nCelebrate the promise of peace that is the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. \nClick this link at 7pm Christmas Eve night: https://www.firstpresbc.org/christmas-eve-2020/ URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/christmas-eve-worship/ CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/star.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20201227T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20201227T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002748-1609067700-1609071300@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2020-12-27/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210103T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210103T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002749-1609672500-1609676100@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2021-01-03/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210110T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210110T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002750-1610277300-1610280900@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2021-01-10/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210117T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210117T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002751-1610882100-1610885700@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2021-01-17/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210124T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210124T121500 DTSTAMP:20260403T190259 CREATED:20180906T152805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200117T210248Z UID:10002752-1611486900-1611490500@www.firstpresbc.org SUMMARY:Talkback: Sermon Review and Discussion DESCRIPTION:This flexible group requires you to pay attention and maybe make some notes about the sermon of the day. Then it’s simply time to share and discuss. Come when it fits your Sunday schedule and enjoy good conversation in a safe\, caring environment. URL:https://www.firstpresbc.org/event/talk-back/2021-01-24/ LOCATION:Chapel\, 111 Capital Ave NE\, Battle Creek\, MI\, United States CATEGORIES:Church-wide,Sunday School ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.firstpresbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/talkback.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Turpin":MAILTO:lturpin103@aol.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR