Faure’ Requiem
First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United StatesThe combined choirs of First Presbyterian and St. John's Episcopal Churches in Grand Haven look forward to presenting Gabriel Fauré's Requiem on All Saints' Sunday, November 3, at 4pm. Fauré composed his best-known work, Requiem, in 1887, “purely,” as he said, “for the pleasure of it.” In an interview in 1902, Fauré commented: “It has […]
Advent-at-Home Workshop
First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United StatesFirst Presbyterian Church of Grand Haven is thrilled to host a free event on the morning of Saturday, November 9, featuring best-selling author Traci Smith! A pastor and mother of three, Traci Smith invites us to explore creative, accessible, and meaningful faith practices. Her program will focus on ideas from her popular book, Faithful Families […]
Boardwalk Brass
First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United StatesThis 12-piece ensemble boasts some of the finest brass musicians in West Michigan and offers a wide variety of traditional and contemporary brass band music. Along with a flair for entertaining and engaging their audiences, the BBGH takes great pride in presenting interesting and challenging programs at a high level of performance and musicianship. Boardwalk […]
Hanging of the Greens
Let's gather to prepare our church for the Christmas season! As we look forward to celebrating the joy of Jesus’ birth, we’d love your help bringing our worship space to life with trees, lights, wreaths, and nativity scenes. We’ll have Christmas music and holiday treats to keep us energized as we decorate. Then, when we’re […]
PW Christmas Bazaar
Indulge in the season’s best treats and treasures at the annual PW baked goods and craft sale! Be sure to stop in the lounge on Sunday, December 8, after each worship service to check out the selection! As always, the sale will feature adelicious spread of homemade cookies, muffins, pies, fudge, coffee cakes, and snack […]
Shoreline Community Orchestra
Join us for a festive evening filled with the enchanting sounds of Christmas! Under the instruction of Nick Mosely, 57 talented musicians of the Shoreline Community Orchestra - hailing from all walks of life - will bring your holiday favorites to life with a captivating blend of woodwinds, brass, strings, and percussion. Don't miss this […]
Service of Light & Hope
First Presbyterian Church 508 Franklin Avenue, Grand Haven, MI, United StatesThe purpose of the Hope and Light service is to make space for those who are grieving this Christmas season, or for those who just want a quieter Christmas Eve-type worship service. Those who are hurting are especially encouraged to participate in this worship service, where there will be an opportunity to name what or […]
Christmas Carols & Cookies
Join us for a casual and family-friendly Christmas Eve service designed with young children in mind! On Monday, December 23, at 4:30 p.m., we'll celebrate the joy of the season in a relaxed, kid-focused atmosphere perfect for little ones who might find traditional services a bit too long. Afterward, stay for cookies and fellowship in […]
Christmas Eve Services
Please join us on Christmas Eve at one of our services as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! 4:00 p.m. is our contemporary Gathering Service with the music from the Gathering Band. 9:00 p.m. is our traditional service of Lessons and Carols with the Geneva Choir. Both services will end with a candlelight singing […]
One Worship Service on Dec. 29
On Sunday, December 29, instead of our usual two services, we are combining our services and will hold one service only at 10 a.m. Please join us!
Advent Clean Up
Now that Christmas is over, it's time to unhang the ornaments, take down the trees, and pack up the nativity scenes. Can you help? We'll start at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 5. Come for as little or as long as you can - every pair of hands helps!!
Robin Connell & Friends in Concert
Originally from Detroit, jazz pianist-singer Robin Connell honed her craft in New York City, at places such as The Waldorf-Astoria, bringing the sophistication of The Great American Songbook to life in her own charming and inimitable way. An accomplished musician, Robin performs regularly as bandleader or side-woman throughout the Midwest (Chris Kjorness Trio, Beer City […]