Below you will find links to Lenten Devotionals and books written by the senior pastor and head of staff, Rev. Dr. Fred G. Garry, as well as articles and material for upcoming studies.
LENTEN DEVOTIONALS
Below you will find links to the 2025 Lenten Devotionals written by the senior pastor and head of staff, Rev. Dr. Fred G. Garry.
- March 5 - Ash Wednesday, Forgive Us Our Debts
- March 6, Thursday, Lenten Devotional
- March 7, Friday, Lenten Devotional
- March 8, Saturday, Lenten Devotional
- March 9, Sunday, Lenten Devotional, "Teddy Bears"
- March 10, Monday, Lenten Devotional
- March 11, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 12, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 13, Thursday, Lenten Devotional
- March 14, Friday, Lenten Devotional
- March 15, Saturday, Lenten Devotional
- March 16, Sunday, Lenten Devotional
- March 17, Monday, Lenten Devotional
- March 18, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 19, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 20, Thursday, Lenten Devotional
- March 21, Friday, Lenten Devotional
- March 22, Saturday, Lenten Devotional
- March 23, Sunday, Lenten Devotional
- March 24, Monday, Lenten Devotional
- March 25, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 26, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional
- March 27, Thursday, Lenten Devotional, Gail Hightower
- March 28, Friday, Lenten Devotional, Eulogy
- March 29, Saturday, Lenten Devotional, Funerary Art
- March 30, Sunday, Lenten Devotional, Living Memory
- March 31, Monday, Lenten Devotional, Collective Memory
- April 1, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional, Eternal Memory
- April 2, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional, Proust/Writing
- April 3, Thursday, Lenten Devotional, Proust/Regaining Time
- April 4, Friday, Lenten Devotional, Turner and Light
- April 5, Saturday, Lenten Devotional, Turner and the Sublime
- April 6, Sunday, Lenten Devotional, A Tree for Abby Worrell
- April 7, Monday, Lenten Devotional, Nancy's Yurt
- April 8, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional, Behrenberg's Voice
- April 9, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional, Behrenberg/The Pulpit
- April 10, Thursday, Lenten Devotional, Behrenberg/The Manse
- April 11, Friday, Lenten Devotional, Thomas Jefferson Memorial
- April 12, Saturday, Lenten Devotional, Thomas Jefferson/ Monticello
- April 13, Sunday, Lenten Devotional, Remember Me/ The Prayer to be Remembered
- April 14, Monday, Lenten Devotional, In Memory of Her; In Remembrance of Me
- April 15, Tuesday, Lenten Devotional, Wounded Knee
- April 16, Wednesday, Lenten Devotional, Jail Time and The Hog House
- April 17, Thursday, Lenten Devotional, Whitman's Multitudes and Union Square
- April 18, Friday, Lenten Devotional, Light of the First Day
Horizons Bible Study
Join others for a Bible study led by the Presbyterian Women. Meets every first Monday of the month from October through June. The studies are held at the Social Center in the Presbyterian Woman's Lounge and virtually via zoom. For additional information, click here
Zoom Link: Horizons Bible Study Zoom Link
- Lesson 1 – Reading Jonah and Ruth for All They're Worth
- Lesson 2 – Reluctant Prophets and Faithful Foreigners
- Lesson 3 – Taking Up Space in a Fish Named Grace
- Lesson 4 – Once More, with Feeling?
- Lesson 5 – God's Extravagant Grace
- Lesson 6 – Love That Goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
- Lesson 7 – Back From the Brink
- Lesson 8 – In God we Trust?
- Lesson 9 – Ordinary People
Devotionals
Daily devotionals give us a way to read the Bible in an orderly way and reflect on its meaning in our lives. At First Presbyterian Church, we encourage all members and families to make time for daily devotionals. Here are a variety of resources that you can use as you grow in your walk with the Lord.
Devotional Resources on the Web
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Resources
- Daily Readings & Lectionary – Today’s lectionary readings.
- The Upper Room – Resources for spiritual wellness. Daily devotionals and prayer resources.
For Youth
- d365– A daily devotional series written especially for youth and young adults to create meaningful experiences for them
Contemporary Issues - Flyaway Books embraces diversity, inclusivity, compassion, care for each other, and care for our world. Many of their books explore social justice and other contemporary issues. Some retell familiar religious stories in new ways, while others carry universal themes appealing to those with any, or no, religious background. Visit their website to explore their offerings. Our church library has many of their books you can borrow at no charge. For more information, contact Nancy Leardi, Director of Christian Education at
Building Faith at Home
- Everyday Family Health: SIMPLE PRACTICES: faith questions, prayers, activity ideas. Ask Nancy Leardi at for your copy today ($5.00 donation).
- 5 Ways to Pray with Kids: Simple and impactful ways to teach children how to pray. Click here to download.
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