Services

It’s been a week of mixed emotions, for this message, Pastor Jim reminds us that our true hope comes from God’s unwavering...

In a world divided by opinions and beliefs, what would it mean to let love be our guiding light? Pastor Jim reminds us that loving our...

Pastor Jim’s message talks about the vital need for RESPECT in our society. It’s time to acknowledge each other’s worth...

As we continue our series on the Golden Rule, how can humility guide us to treat others with love and respect, even when we might disagree?...

It’s time to embrace a politics of compassion that unites rather than divides. Embracing compassion is more important now than ever...

Pastor Jim starts a powerful new message series on the Golden Rule. This week, we’re talking about the importance of kindness in a...

Life is full of interruptions, but how do you respond? Has life ever gotten in the way of your well-laid plans or even your daily schedule?...

This is the Ordination Service of Marta Pumroy as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament. Members of the Ordination Commission conduction the...

Marta Pumroy will be the guest preacher for this service. Marta grew up in this church, serving in many capacities. She taught in the...

Pastor Jim continues to recover from his second knee surgery, so Sara McCaw, our Director of Youth & Family Ministries, stepped into...

As we explore the heart of Christianity, how do we interpret the Bible in a modern world? How we understand the Bible deeply impacts our...

In this week’s message, Pastor Jim challenges the notion that faith is just about believing the right things and is, instead, a...

This week Pastor Jim reflects on the challenges of being a Christian in a changing society. In such a diverse world, what does faith look...

Wow, what a busy summer for the youth and family ministry here at the church! The middle school youth went on a camping trip to Rock...

Pastor Jim is back after being gone the past 4 Sunday’s recovering from knee surgery. His message explores the concept of being...

Our special guest pastor for this service is Pastor Howard Chapman. Howard retired from FPCM 5 years ago this month. His message, based on...

Our special guest preacher for this service started attending FPC in 1988 with her parents, Lee and Chris Fredrickson. She has taught...

This week, Pastor Nancy, our Parish Associate, is filling in for Pastor Jim as he continues to heal after his knee surgery. Her message is...

Pastor Jim is gone for the next few Sundays recovering from knee surgery. Today, Sara McCaw, the Director of Youth & Family Ministries,...

Join us as Pastor Jim talks about the concept of freedom from a Christian perspective in this message, “What About…Freedom?” He...

In the latest message in his “What About…?” series, Pastor Jim challenges us to rethink our perception of God. “What...

Discover the deeper meaning behind a misunderstood topic in Pastor Jim’s sermon “What About…Predestination?”. Paul and Julie...

Pastor Jim explores the complexities and beauty of understanding when we talk about God’s plan or will for our lives and the hope it can...

Discover the importance of good works and authentic faith as Pastor Jim challenges us to go beyond mere beliefs and embody our faith...

Pastor Jim guides us into the world of church doctrine and its relevance for Christianity today. What is the importance of church doctrine...

What role does doubt play in our faith journey? Watch as Pastor Jim talks about the need to create a safe space for doubts and questions as...

We’re celebrating Pentecost so; you’ll see a lot of red. Six young people will be confirmed into the FPC family. Pastor Jim’s message...

Pastor Jim talks about the importance of spiritual practices as ways to nurture our faith and connect with God each day. Transform your...

This Sunday, Pastor Nancy talks about 2 of the most important Spiritual Practices in the Presbyterian Church, Baptism and Communion....

What does it mean to live as people transformed by the resurrection of Jesus Christ? Pastor Jim shares the message of the importance of...

Today Pastor Jim talks about what it means to live as Easter people, celebrating the resurrection each day. He reminds us that Easter...

Don’t let the joy of Easter fade away! In today’s message, Pastor Jim tells us that while life seems to return to normal pretty...

The Rev. Dr. Connie Peake leads the service today as Pastor Jim takes a week off. Her message, “The Benefit of Doubt”, based on John...

His is Risen! Pastor Jim reminds us it is OK to embrace uncertainty and questions on your faith journey in his thought-provoking message on...

On this night, we remember the death of Jesus and the meaning it has for our lives. This “Tenebrae”, or shadow, service underscores the...

During this Maundy Thursday service, we remember the last supper Jesus shared with his disciples and celebrate communion together. Pastor...

On this Palm Sunday, the youth will be leading worship. High school ages students will be performing a worship drama, “From David’s...

In his continuing series exploring the final week of Jesus’ time on earth, Pastor Jim explores the significance of the Last Supper in the...

This week’s message is about risking the rejection, the power of sacrificial love, and the transformative power of devotion. We’ll go...

Today we discuss what it means to challenge the status quo like Jesus did. As a church we are called to embrace risks, speak truth to...

Pastor Jim looks at the story of Jesus cleansing the temple and uncovers the meaning of righteous anger. Let’s reflect on the call to...

Are you looking for a deeper understanding of the last week of Jesus’ life? Pastor Jim’s new message series, “Entering the Passion of...

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent…a time of preparation, to look at ourselves and be honest about who we really are. It’s a time...

This is the final chapter in Pastor Jim’s sermon series on “The I Am” sayings of Jesus. Using John 15.1-11, he explains what is meant...

“If you want to be a Christian, Jesus is the way” is the message Pastor Jim brings in this week’s message. In his continuing series...

Pastor Jim continues his sermon series on “The ‘I Am’ Sayings of Jesus” from John’s Gospel. This week he uses verses from John...

For the safety of everyone involved, last week’s service was cancelled. It was simply too cold for anyone to be out safely. So, this...

Happy New Year! It’s the first Sunday of 2024. Pastor Jim is picking up his sermon series on the “I Am Sayings of Jesus” from the...

The last Sunday in 2023, New Year’s Eve. Pastor Nancy brings us the message of “Endings and Beginnings” using Luke 2:22-40. Julian...

Christmas Eve…a time when we eagerly await the arrival of the Christ Child. Pastor Jim and Pastor Nancy bring us the story of the birth...

This is the fourth Sunday in Advent, and Christmas Eve morning. Through a combination of Scripture readings and familiar hymns Pastor Jim...

This is one of the Sunday’s we wait for all year…the children’s Christmas Message. Sara McCaw, our Director of Youth & Family...

Celebrate Christmas with a Festival of Carols! Today’s service brings together the musical talents of the combined choirs from FPC Marion...

Pastor Jim is starting a new message series called, Light of the World. The first message, Photographs and Memories, explores the...

Pastor Jim continues his “The ‘I Am’ Saying of Jesus” messages. Today it is “The Bread of Life”. Using John 6.35-58, which is...

Guest preacher, Rev. Dr. Connie Peake, today talks about “Giving Thanks”. Using several Scripture passages, she reminds us to always be...

Is FPCM ready to become one of the Matthew 25 Presbyterian Congregations? That’s the question Pastor Nancy asks today as she brings us...

“Parables and Metaphors” is the first in a series of messages Pastor Jim will be bringing to us dealing with the “The ‘I Am’...

“It’s A Matter Of Trust” says Pastor Jim. Who do we trust? Do we trust God to provide? Or do we trust ourselves? Using the story of...

It’s that time of year again…time to talk about Stewardship. In his message today, Pastor Jim questions us on how we will respond to...

Do we hide our light under a basket or do we show it to the world? And how do we shine our light into the world? Using Matthew 5.14-16,...

Why do you come to church? That is the question Pastor Jim puts to us this week as he continues his study of “The Great Ends of the...

“What Is Truth?” What do Presbyterians mean when we talk about ‘preserving the truth?” Today, Pastor Jim talks about “An...

“When divine worship is maintained, we learn to be tender in the face of pain and fierce in the face of injustice.” Pastor Jim uses...

Who do you know that needs the shelter, nurture and fellowship the church provides? That is the question Pastor Jim asks us this Sunday as...

Today’s message is the second in a series on “The Great Ends of the Church”. These are 6 statements of what Presbyterians believe the...

Pastor Jim’s message today is entitled, “Being Presbyterian”. It is the beginning of a series on “The Great Ends of the Church”....

Today, Sara McCaw, the Director of Youth & Family Ministries, asks the question, “Who Is Jesus?” Using Matthew 16.13-20, she...

The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith, but want does it mean to us? That is a question Pastor Jim asks today as he...

What a special Sunday! This past week was Vacation Bible School, that means this Sunday the kids and adults that participated in that week...

“Grace has nothing to do with our understanding of what is just and right and fair and everything to do with the depth and breadth of...

“What About…Salvation?” is Pastor Jim’s message title for today. Using Acts 16.25-31 and Ephesians 2.4-10, he answers the question,...

The Rev. Dr. Connie Peake brings us the message “What About…Unconditional Love” this week, based on 1 Corinthians 13.4-8a. Craig...

Last week Pastor Jim talked about Heaven in his message series “What About…?” This week he expands that to talk about the afterlife...

Jesus taught us that heaven isn’t just something we’ll experience someday…it’s something we cand enjoy today. That is the message...

For this week, Pastor Jim continues his message series talking about on “What About…Revelation”. Using Revelation 1.9-20. Two of his...

Pastor Jim continues his message series on “What About…” by talking about Complimentarianism, which is the idea that men and women...

“What About…Taking the Bible Literally” is the title of Pastor Jim’s message today. A quartet presents a bell piece for the special...

Pastor Jim continues his sermon series on “What About…”, this week continuing his message on “What...

This Sunday, Pastor Jim begins this year’s summer series covering the “What About” questions that pastors often get asked. He starts...

Pastor Jim uses Acts 2.1-21, 37-47 to talk about “The Truth About the Church”. Our Director of Music Ministries, Katelyn Peterson,...

“How do we live out our faith in the moments when the spotlight isn’t on us?” asks Pastor Jim in this week’s message. Titled “No...

Love, what an appropriate theme for this Mother’s Day. Pastor Jim uses Romans 12:9-13 to talk about love and specifically at type of love...

Pastor Jim’s message this week is “Living Beyond Ourselves” using Romans 12:4-8 as the Scripture. Our Director of Music Ministries,...

This is a very special day in the life of the church as there is a baptism to celebrate. Liza Jo Harbaugh is welcomed into the church....

For the next few weeks, Pastor Jim will be talk about “Or-di-nary Faith for a Radical World”. He’ll be looking at how we live out our...

Today, Sara McCaw, our Director of Youth & Family Ministries will bring us the message of “Resurrection Hope.” Using the Scripture...

Today is Easter. The service is full of joyous, uplifting music. Pastor Jim’s message “What’s in a Name?” explores the deeper...

Were you there when they crucified my Lord? For this Good Friday service Pastor Jim and Pastor Nancy take us through the final hours of the...

On this Maundy Thursday we recall the last supper Jesus had with his disciples. We gather at the table to share a meal thousands of years...

Palm Sunday, when we celebrate the arrival of Jesus into Jerusalem. The message today is brought to us by the youth of the church with the...

“Do You Hear The People Sing?” is the title of Jim’s message this week as he continues the study of Les Misérables. Using John...

In this week’s message, Pastor Jim continues his study of The Grace of Les Misérables. He uses 1 Corinthians 13 (The Love Chapter) to...

This is week 3 of Pastor Jim’s 6-week study of The Grace of Les Misérables. In this message Pastor Jim talks about an unnamed character,...

Pastor Jim continues his 6-week series on “The Grace of Les Misérables” by this week concentrating on Police Inspector Javert.  He...

Today we begin a 6-week series called, “The Grace of Les Misérables”. This includes not only the messages on Sunday morning, but also...

Sara McCaw, Director of Youth & Family Ministries, brought us the message this morning. Based on I John 4.7-21 she talks about “We...

Why is Prayer so important? How do we know if it works? For a Christian these are basic questions that go to the heart of what it means to...