Anchorage First Presbyterian Church

Food Bank Volunteers

Volunteer at the Food Bank of Alaska

First Presbyterian Church has recently restarted a monthly group volunteer activity that was paused during the pandemic.  If you are interested in being a part of this ministry please see Richard Jackson in the narthex after today’s service.  You may also contact him via email at rjackson6098@gmail.com or by phone/text at (907) 727-9217.  

For information on Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities, please visit www.foodbankofalaska.org.

Vacation Bible School

EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

All children ages 4 through sixth grade are welcome to join us for this year’s VBS which is scheduled June 5-9.  VBS will run from 9:30-noon Monday – Friday.  This year we will  also have an afternoon session (J.O.Y. Camp) Monday- Thursday from 12 noon – 4 pm to support parents who need an all day option.  Check out the VBS information table for registration forms and volunteer opportunities.   It takes about 30 volunteers to support our Vacation Bible School.   Pray about ways you can help us. 
Questions?  Contact Margaret Young, Diana Rotkis or Danna Larson.

Here’s our online Registration Form.

Here’s our Volunteer Form. Please download it and send it to Danna.

Prints for Sale

          We invite you to support the church by encouraging your friends to purchase 12X16 prints of this original painting by Pastor Matt. It would make a nice gift for anyone that loves Anchorage and the ways that our church seeks to make it a place of “Shalom,” or ‘peace and wholeness.’

          The word “Shalom” in Hebrew (שָׁלוֹם) is even hidden in the cityscape, with our own church building as the Hebrew letter “Lamed.” Also, the star on the mountain represents the hope for peace and a future of the “beloved community,” built on love for our neighbors. The video of Pastor Matt painting this cityscape is available on the church Facebook page, so friends who purchase a print can see how it was made.

          We recommend a tax-deductible donation of $15 per month for 12 months – that’s just under 50 cents per day, or $180 total if a one-time donation is preferred.

TO PURCHASE A PRINT, email Pastor Matt at: mschultz@firstpresanchorage.org

Sunday Morning Opportunities

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

The great and foremost commandment, in Jesus’ words, is to “love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.”  What better way to begin the New Year, than with this as your focus?  Join the adult Sunday School class as we explore examples of worship from scripture and share insights we’ve gained over the years.  Scott Gruhn will facilitate the discussion in the Library from 9:30 to 10:30 each Sunday morning.  We’d love to get to know you better!  Join us as we open the scriptures to walk more closely with our Lord.