Please make plans to join us, for one of two services, as we celebrate Advent in the Celtic tradition.

Celtic worship is a simple, sometimes modest, service that uses plain language, meditative silences, and emphasizes our connection with nature.

Each worship service will focus on the light shining in the darkness.

Camp Gilmont will host our first service on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting, worship will take place at the outdoor tabernacle.)

Westminster Presbyterian Church will host our second service on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Westminster is located at 1330 S. Fielder Road in Arlington.

Come and bring a friend and experience the light that shines in the darkness.

Questions? Please email Rev. Steve Shive, who is leading worship.

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Author J. Philip Newell, in the collaborative book Gathered and Scattered: Prayers and Meditations from the Iona Community, summarizes the difference in Celtic worship like this:

“A main characteristic that distinguishes the Celtic tradition is the belief that creation is essentially good… and God forever sees what is created as essentially good.

How this becomes interpreted in Celtic spirituality (and what has been regained since it has come back into popular practice in recent years) is a focus on incarnational living ─ that we are encouraged to see God in the ordinary things of life, creating no false divide between the sacred and the secular.

It is thus an integrative spirituality, joining body and soul, work and worship, wonder and ordinariness. It sees the presence of God infusing daily life and transforming it. Worship that is characterized as ‘Celtic’ takes on much of this flavour – exercising an awareness of issues common to the scope of creation and the human condition, with an emphasis on justice and healing.

It is typically offered in language that is inclusive, sensitive, honest, gentle, intimate, and heartfelt. Many find it appealing because it is relatively informal and highly accessible both intellectually and emotionally.”

Please make plans to join us, for one of two services, as we celebrate Advent in the Celtic tradition.

Celtic worship is a simple, sometimes modest, service that uses plain language, meditative silences, and emphasizes our connection with nature.

Each worship service will focus on the light shining in the darkness.

Camp Gilmont will host our first service on Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting, worship will take place at the outdoor tabernacle.)

Westminster Presbyterian Church will host our second service on Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m. Westminster is located at 1330 S. Fielder Road in Arlington.

Come and bring a friend and experience the light that shines in the darkness.

Questions? Please email Rev. Steve Shive, who is leading worship.

______________________________________________________

Author J. Philip Newell, in the collaborative book Gathered and Scattered: Prayers and Meditations from the Iona Community, summarizes the difference in Celtic worship like this:

“A main characteristic that distinguishes the Celtic tradition is the belief that creation is essentially good… and God forever sees what is created as essentially good.

How this becomes interpreted in Celtic spirituality (and what has been regained since it has come back into popular practice in recent years) is a focus on incarnational living ─ that we are encouraged to see God in the ordinary things of life, creating no false divide between the sacred and the secular.

It is thus an integrative spirituality, joining body and soul, work and worship, wonder and ordinariness. It sees the presence of God infusing daily life and transforming it. Worship that is characterized as ‘Celtic’ takes on much of this flavour – exercising an awareness of issues common to the scope of creation and the human condition, with an emphasis on justice and healing.

It is typically offered in language that is inclusive, sensitive, honest, gentle, intimate, and heartfelt. Many find it appealing because it is relatively informal and highly accessible both intellectually and emotionally.”

Young Adults of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth invite you to join them at Texas Christian University (TCU) on the lawn, just off University Drive, on the evening of December 22nd.

It’s the 48th anniversary of TUBACHRISTMAS!

FPC young adults and youth will join over 100 tubas, sousaphones, and euphoniums for a Christmas concert you’ll never forget!

Questions? Please email Eric Varnon, Director of Young Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church.

Young Adults of First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth are hosting their annual Christmas Light Bus Tour on Friday, December 23rd!

You can reserve your seat online and come enjoy the evening.

Participants will enjoy a taco bar, catered by Freebirds, plus coffee and hot chocolate on the bus tour. Seats are limited, so sign up today!

Questions? Please email Eric Varnon, Director of Young Adult Ministry at First Presbyterian Church.

Do you know students heading to Southern Methodist University this year or new to campus in the last year?

UKirk SMU would love to meet them!

UKirk SMU is a New Worshipping Community of Grace Presbytery offering opportunities for worship, community, and faith development for students at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.

They look forward to welcoming new friends into their midst!

You can refer a student via the UKirk website.

Questions? Please reach out to Rev. Jessie Light-Wells, UKirk SMU campus minister.

The Young Adult Ministry Committee (YAMC) meets quarterly at the Presbyterian Mission Center.

Moderator of the committee is Rev. Owen Gray. Presbytery staff representative is Gary Holloman.

To learn more about the Young Adult Ministry Committee and the Young Adult program, please visit this page on the presbytery website.

Questions? Email Owen or the YAMC committee.

SAVE THE DATE!

Grace Presbytery’s Educator Group meets virtually via Zoom* every month, but this month they are also meeting in-person!

Rev. Shane Webb and Hallie Spence, Director of Discipleship & Outreach, have graciously offered to host the educators group at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church in Irving on April 20, 2023.

Attendees share ideas and inspiration, as well as learn about new Presbyterian children’s curriculum and discussions focused on liturgical planning.

Questions about this event, or other education/curriculum matters, can be directed to Resource Center Director, Leah Wyckoff.

*for Zoom login links and passwords, please contact Leah via email.

The Young Adult Ministry Committee (YAMC) meets quarterly at the Presbyterian Mission Center.

Moderator of the committee is Rev. Owen Gray. Presbytery staff representative is Gary Holloman.

To learn more about the Young Adult Ministry Committee and the Young Adult program, please visit this page on the presbytery website.

Questions? Email Owen or the YAMC committee.