We are happy to announce that we will be hosting another Rise Against Hunger event on Sunday, October 11, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Gathering Space. Come join your fellow First Pres members as we prepare up to 10,000 nutritious meals for those in need around the world. Please bring your kids and your friends, and join us for a fun-filled time together.

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Rise Against Hunger works in countries worldwide to fight hunger, targeting communities facing high rates of food insecurity. They provide volunteer-packaged meals and other assistance, often through school feeding programs, to support nutrition, education and health for children and families facing hunger right now. See you on October 11th! 

First Pres is working with Klote & Associates on a feasibility study as we consider how to sustain our ministries, address operating and future building costs, and respond faithfully to new opportunities. Your voice is an important part of this process. Each focus group will include a brief presentation, time for questions, and a short questionnaire. Meetings will be held in the Chapel unless otherwise noted.

CHOOSE THE TIME THAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU:

• Sunday, Oct. 11: 10:10 a.m. or 12:15 p.m.​

Please join us as we listen, discern, and consider where God may be leading our congregation next.

Join us on October 14, at 12:15 p.m., we welcome Connor Scott, Director of Music, Organist & Choir Director at Christ Church Cathedral, for a special lunchtime recital featuring works by Nadia Boulanger and Charles-Marie Widor. A gifted organist, choral conductor, educator, baritone, and musicologist, Connor brings a wide-ranging musical background to the organ bench. Whether you have 30 minutes to spare over lunch or have been looking for an excuse to hear our organ in full voice, we’d love to have you join us. Can’t attend in person? Watch the recital live on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@FPCKirkwood/streams.

MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF KIRKWOOD
SUNDAY, October 18, 2026
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 11AM SERVICE IN THE SANCTUARY
 

Pursuant to the Form of Government G-1.0502, the Session has called a Special Meeting of the Congregation immediately following the 11:00 a.m. Worship Service on Sunday, October 18, 2026, for the purpose of electing Elders and Deacons to the Class of 2027.

By order of the Session
Thomas E. Edelstein
Clerk of Session

To join the church, you'll need to do a few things: 

• Attend one 45-minute new member class at the church 

• Fill out a few forms 

• Attend worship on a designated date where you will be officially welcomed as a new member 

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Four new member classes are offered in advance of joining- you only need to attend one: 

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• Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 p.m. 

• Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. 

• Sunday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. ​

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Our next group of new members will join the church on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29! 

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If you have questions, or would like to join but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out to Pastor Rachel or office@kirkwoodpres.org.

This fall, First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood will welcome Dr. Gregory Cuellar of Austin Seminary as he presents Arte de Lágrimas, a powerful art exhibit that tells the stories of refugee and asylum-seeking Central American children and youth crossing the Texas–Mexico border. 

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Timed alongside All Saints’ Day and Día de los Muertos, this multi-day sacred art experience will invite us into reflection, remembrance, and conversation about migration, human dignity, and how we are called to respond. Through art, guided conversation, and theological reflection, we will consider what this exhibit is asking of us—as individuals, as a congregation, and as a broader community. 

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Mark your calendar for a full weekend of opportunities to engage with the exhibit: 

• Friday, October 30: Opening Reception 

• Saturday, October 31: Exhibit Viewing Hours 

• Sunday, November 1 at 10:00 a.m.: Class exploring the exhibit through the themes of All Saints’ Day and Día de los Muertos 

• Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 p.m.: Public Lecture with Dr. Gregory Cuellar

The exhibit will also be open before and after worship on Sunday. 

On Sunday, November 1, we will observe All Saints Sunday, remembering by name those in our congregation and their loved ones who have died during the past year. Together, we will give thanks for their lives and the love they shared. To help us ensure no one is overlooked, please email office@kirkwoodpres.org with the name of an immediate family member (e.g spouse, child, sibling, parent) you would like remembered during the service—even if you believe the church already has their information. Please also let us know if you or another family member plans to attend and participate in the candle lighting. Please submit any information no later than Sunday, October 18.

To join the church, you'll need to do a few things: 

• Attend one 45-minute new member class at the church 

• Fill out a few forms 

• Attend worship on a designated date where you will be officially welcomed as a new member 

​

Four new member classes are offered in advance of joining- you only need to attend one: 

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• Wednesday, November 4, 6:00 p.m. 

• Sunday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. ​

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Our next group of new members will join the church on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29! 

​

If you have questions, or would like to join but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out to Pastor Rachel or office@kirkwoodpres.org.

To join the church, you'll need to do a few things: 

• Attend one 45-minute new member class at the church 

• Fill out a few forms 

• Attend worship on a designated date where you will be officially welcomed as a new member 

​

Four new member classes are offered in advance of joining- you only need to attend one: ​​

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• Sunday, November 8, 10:00 a.m. ​

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Our next group of new members will join the church on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29! 

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If you have questions, or would like to join but have scheduling conflicts, please reach out to Pastor Rachel or office@kirkwoodpres.org.