Adults

Adult focused events at First Presbyterian church include:
Educational Offerings:
Monthly All-Church readings and study of the Biblical books, special evening Advent and Lenten studies as well as contemporary themes are identified throughout the year. To learn what the most current educational offerings please read our monthly newsletter.
Congregational Fellowship:
The Congregational Life committee hosts a fellowship time after worship. A monthly fellowship group meets at Allie’s in Mishawaka on the second Wednesday at 11:30am. A more adventurous group heads out to dinner as scheduled at other eateries around town.

Seasonal Activities:

An outdoor worship service occurs at Redbud Trail Retreat prior to The FPC Day Camp.

The Christmas season is always more meaningful with a Sunday afternoon at the Messiah Sing-a-long featuring outstanding soloists.

Throughout the year, the church hosts organ recitals, musical concerts as well as meeting space for outside groups. Contact the Church Office for additional information in regards to FPC hosting your group’s meeting.

First Presbyterian Church is always open to new and exciting events to promote fellowship, spiritual development and worship. Please check out our upcoming events calendar and join us!

 FPC Day Camp

 

FPC Day Camp is located at Redbud Trail Retreat, LLC just north of Buchanan, Michigan. Each year, FPC hosts a four day, outdoor, summer day camp at the camp that is fun, engaging and safe for children 5 years old by August or September - through 6th grade. Our youth support the adult leadership as counselors for the week and have their own special training and leadership opportunities. Please contact the Church Office for this year’s dates and prices to register.

Interested in joining us?
Please make sure to print off and fill out the following forms:

Download Forms
FPC Day Camp Adult Volunteer Forms
FPC Day Camp Counselor Application

FPC Day Camp Child Application

Questions? Send us an email.

Download the event flyer by clicking here.

 

ADDRESS: Redbud Trail Retreat, LLC
                  13985 S Indian Springs Rd, Buchanan, MI 49107
FPC Day Camp Flier 2026 Rev. 04-20-26
 
Redbud 2023 Group Picture (2)

Mission

First Presbyterian Church of Downtown South Bend believes mission is more than money, it is an investment of our time, talents and energies of our hearts, minds and hands in the mission of God in our community and the world. We seek to teach compassion, extending the loving care of Jesus Christ to those in physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Our Mission Committee works in many way to mobilize the congregation for ministry through active service in the local, national and international communities.
Internationally
FPC maintains a 16 + year ministry of collaboration with Chibanzi Malawi, Africa. Members have partnered with the Chibanzi community to identify needs, sustain ministry and benefit this community in ways only God can provide. FPC has built, maintained and helps to sustain a nursery school and orphan feeding center, minister and teachers’ housing, and most recently added solar power station.
Malawi Matters
Nationally
FPC supports and builds upon PC(USA) mission work through the One Great Hour of Sharing during Lent, supporting the youth’s participation in CROP Hunger Walks in the fall and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance when disasters occur.
Locally
FPC joins with other Presbyterian Church’s in Saint Joseph County to support designated families during Jubilee Christmas-purchasing gifts for needy families and hosting gift-wrapping afternoons so no child wakes up Christmas Day to an empty tree. FPC also supports local organizations through designated supplies drives, financial gifts and LaSalle Park Easter Baskets.
Mission is in the DNA of FPC and not solely the work of one committee or group within the church but who we are.