| | Merry Christmas! While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. (Luke 2.6-7) Finally, the waiting is over, the preparations are done, and we arrive at Christmas. We arrive at God's gift to the world. We celebrate a new start, a new way to be alive. Even if we have celebrated many Christmases, the message is so startlingly new: God is among us to bring us hope, peace, joy, and love. May these days bring you all this and more. May the peace of Christ be yours and be your message to all you meet. Merry Christmas to you and yours! 
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Support for LGBT+ There are good reasons to be angry and afraid now as executive orders have been directed at you, and especially at transgender and gender non-conforming friends. I support you-- and I am available to talk by phone or in person. Don't agonize alone. We will do better together. Interim Pastor Danila Noble danila.noble@firstchurchbrooklyn.org |
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| | | NOTE: You can find the Bulletin for Sunday's worship online here. 10:00 AM Power Hour Canceled This Week In the first floor classroom behind the gym and on Zoom, join here
11:00 AM Sunday Worship Rev. Danila Noble, preaching Men's Fellowship Grand Canyon restaurant located on Montague between Henry and Clinton For more information contact Dave Ehlke 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Homeless Street Ministry Peace Garden Thursday, January 1st Church offices are closed for the New Year's Day Holiday |
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| The Power Hour (Sunday morning adult book & bible study) Sundays at 10:00 AM We are not meeting on December 28, and will resume on January 4, 2026 We will be meeting in the little classroom behind the gym. Zoom: Meeting ID: 881 8197 2079 Passcode: 658878 |
Hearing Help We have a wireless headphone listening system available for anyone who is hearing impaired. For more information please see any tech operator for assistance. |
Sunday, December 21, 2025  
 
 
 
 
Sandwich Making for Chips 
 
 
Monday, December 22, 2025
Community Christmas Caroling 
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Christmas Eve Service
 
 
 
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Dear Friends, We invite you to check out a summary of the most recent Session meetings for your reference and information. Please let us know if you have any questions, we are grateful for your interest and support. Thank you for being a part of the First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn community. Current Ruling Elders: Jonathan Abernethy, Kevin Bentley, Erik Brogger, Jenny Gage, Richard Greene, Diana Lee, Gladys McNish, Dimitri Moise, Lynn Schnarr, Zayn Silva, Terrance Stroud, Emily Thomas, Patrick Tirino, Joyce Waller, Sarah Wyss Interim Pastor Danila Noble - Moderator Elder Barbara Cummings - Clerk |
Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company Returns to New York! 
First Church's White Rose Ministry is reserving a block of tickets for this world-famous dance ensemble. They will appear at the Joyce Theatre in Manhattan and our tickets are for the Friday, February 13th performance. Proceeds will be utilized to support programs in Cuba that provide food and farming expertise to our brothers and sisters on the island. SAVE THE DATE…More Information to follow - what a wonderful Christmas gift! 
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Looking for Food and Fellowship Volunteers First Church Brooklyn serves a Sunday fellowship lunch once each month at the Church of the Gethsemane, our sister Presbyterian church in Park Slope, Brooklyn, whose members are mostly formerly incarcerated. First Church volunteers prepare a meal, either at home or at the church's kitchen, attend worship at 11:00AM, and serve lunch after service to approximately 15-20 congregants. It's a wonderful opportunity to make good food and even better friends. We are looking for volunteers for January and the rest of 2026, on whatever Sunday works for you. Please contact Marta Nelson if you have questions or would like to volunteer. Below, part of the group from Church of Gethsemane when Dave & Jane Ehlke and Ben Bray prepared and served lunch after service |
Food Pantry Serving Wednesday this week, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
On Wednesday, December 24th, our pantry served 70 clients with 10 volunteers, with the help of AHRC. According to the 2023 edition of the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, between 691 and 783 million people faced hunger in 2022, representing an increase of 122 million people compared to 2019. Volunteers are welcome to arrive on Thursdays (except Thanksgiving and Christmas) between 8:00 and 11:00 AM to serve in the pantry. No advanced notice is required. Please contact the church office to inquire about volunteering. We look forward to serving with you. |
Congregation and Community News |
Stewardship 2026 Campaign The ministries of our church are made possible because of you. Make your 2026 gift by filling out the Blue pledge card from the pew pockets or directly to Pledge page on the website at www.firstchurchbrooklyn.org/pledge/ . If you have any questions, see an Elder on Sunday after worship or email the church office at info@firstchurchbrooklyn.org We thank you for submitting an estimate of giving in support of FPC and its mission. As of last week, we have received 58 pledge commitments for a total of: $222,129. Please support and help the church reach the 2026 Goal. 
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First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn is a Matthew 25 Church The Communication and Marketing committee is proud to share our new "Ask me about Matthew 25" video. |
Men's Fellowship 
The Men's group is now reading "Giving Up is Unforgivable - A Manual for Keeping Democracy" by Joyce Vance. For the past several years, Joyce Vance has signed off posts on her chart-topping Substack, "Civil Discourse", with these four words. In that time, she has guided readers through a continued erosion of democratic norms, the unprecedented felony conviction of an ex-president, and the constitutionally calamitous beginning to the second Trump administration. Here, Vance offers a blueprint for avoiding burnout and despair, and for strengthening our democratic muscle.
 Giving Up Is Unforgivable is a clarion call to action, putting our current crisis in historical context and sketching out a vision for where we go next. Vance's message is hopeful at its heart, even as it acknowledges the daunting challenges that lie ahead. She is the constitutional law professor you never knew you needed, explaining the legal context and the political history— and why the rule of the law still matters. At the same time, she empowers the reader to do something, both as individuals and collectively. Consider this the birth of a countermovement to Project 2025, a rallying cry for citizen engagement to combat the second Trump administration and save American democracy. |
YOGA every second Saturday January 10 @ 11:00 AM By donation -- All proceeds benefit First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn Open to all -- No experience needed 
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Prayer Requests "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us." (1 John 5:14 NIV) Our world is changing daily, and yet we still believe in the power of prayer. We still desire to pray with and for our community. If you have a prayer request – a joy or a concern, please send your prayers to us at info@firstchurchbrooklyn.org. We will add prayers to our worship bulletin each week and keep your prayers in our hearts and on our lips for the week to come. |
Worship service video is streamed live over the internet. We provide the worship bulletin on the website so that you can follow along. Tune in to worship at 11:00 AM Eastern time. If you have access to a connected screen of any size, try our Video LIVE Stream on our website or our Facebook page. |
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Wednesday Morning Devotional message 
Signup for our Wednesday morning devotional and receive a verse of scripture, a song from worship, a short video message from our staff or an inspirational quote to meditate on. Give yourself a boost in the middle of the week! To sign up, simply scan the QR code at the right or text the word DEVOTIONAL to 718-689-6171. This number is private to First Church for this ministry and your information will not be sold or distributed in any way. |
A full calendar of church events can be found on the church website. |
This week's eNewsletter was edited by Chi Ling Moy; photos provided by Sarah Wyss, Amy Neuner and Dennis Barton. |
Online Donations: Set up a recurring gift to the church through a secure online account. To set up an account or to edit an existing gift, go to First Church Brooklyn's website. Flower Donations: We welcome flower donations of $75 or more in memory or in honor of friends and loved ones. Please contact Annie Solages in the Church office via email. Appointments with Ministry Staff may be arranged by calling the Church at 718-624-3770, or via email. |
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