Ashland Presbyterian

In October 2006 our congregation completed a ReVisioning Process and adopted new statements of our Vision and Mission as a church. Our Vision is : “Being the Body of Christ in the World.” This reflects our intention not just to believe the right way, but to live according to the example of Christ. When people look at First Presbyterian Church it is our prayer that they will see Jesus Christ.

Supporting families and children as they discover the basics of the faith

Equipping parents in the skills necessary to help their children grow

Emphasizing the acceptance and grace of God, not fear, as the primary motivation for faith and the Christian life

Encouraging each Christian to struggle with issues of faith and to ask tough questions.
Accepting all people into the inclusive fellowship of the Body of Christ

Helping individuals and families find their way into the church and training members to be more able to share their faith with others.
Providing meaningful programs for seniors (age 55 and above) that encourages their continued growth and service to Christ.

The ReVisioning Model printed below outlines our Mission, Vision and the Initiatives First Presbyterian Church is taking in the years ahead.

Click here to see The Re-Visioning Model
Partners in Mission
Ashland Area Presbyterian Ministries (AAPM)
FPC partners with First Presbyterian in Catlettsburg, Ashland Normal Presbyterian, Community Presbyterian in Bellefonte, and Greenup Presbyterian churches in jointly reaching out to the needy in our region. Together we support a half-time director to coordinate our direct assistance with other helping agencies, and to coordinate our “Hands-on” outreach to others.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
The session has adopted The Neighborhood as a special mission emphasis in the Ashland area. FPC took decisive action to fund the purchase of the Johnson Dairy Building which will house this “one stop” service project which will, eventually house Community Kitchen, CAReS, The Dressing Room and .

CAReS
FPC is an active partner in CAReS, an ecumenical agency offering direct assistance and referrals to needy persons in our community.

Volunteers
Members of FPC are involved throughout our community, volunteering at the hospitals, Hospice, Community Kitchen, the Repair Affair, Meals on Wheels, The Dressing Room, Presbytery Committees and many other helping agencies in our community and in distant places. Members recently took the church van to the Alabama Gulf Coast to assist in hurricane relief.

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		Mission In October 2006 our congregation completed a ReVisioning Process and adopted new statements of our Vision and Mission as a church. Our Vision is : “Being the Body of Christ in the World.” This reflects our intention not just to believe the right way, but to live according to the example of Christ. When people look at First Presbyterian Church it is our prayer that they will see Jesus Christ. It is our daily mission that First Presbyterian Church will be: “Connecting our Community to the Love and Grace of Jesus Christ.” We will accomplish this mission by: Supporting families and children as they discover the basics of the faith Equipping parents in the skills necessary to help their children grow Emphasizing the acceptance and grace of God, not fear, as the primary motivation for faith and the Christian life Strengthening adults as faith is nourished and matures Challenging individuals to love God with both heart and mind Encouraging each Christian to struggle with issues of faith and to ask tough questions. Accepting all people into the inclusive fellowship of the Body of Christ Helping individuals and families find their way into the church and training members to be more able to share their faith with others. Providing meaningful programs for seniors (age 55 and above) that encourages their continued growth and service to Christ. The ReVisioning Model printed below outlines our Mission, Vision and the Initiatives First Presbyterian Church is taking in the years ahead. Click here to see The Re-Visioning Model Partners in Mission Ashland Area Presbyterian Ministries (AAPM) FPC partners with First Presbyterian in Catlettsburg, Ashland Normal Presbyterian, Community Presbyterian in Bellefonte, and Greenup Presbyterian churches in jointly reaching out to the needy in our region. Together we support a half-time director to coordinate our direct assistance with other helping agencies, and to coordinate our “Hands-on” outreach to others. Neighbors Helping Neighbors The session has adopted The Neighborhood as a special mission emphasis in the Ashland area. FPC took decisive action to fund the purchase of the Johnson Dairy Building which will house this “one stop” service project which will, eventually house Community Kitchen, CAReS, The Dressing Room and . CAReS FPC is an active partner in CAReS, an ecumenical agency offering direct assistance and referrals to needy persons in our community. Volunteers Members of FPC are involved throughout our community, volunteering at the hospitals, Hospice, Community Kitchen, the Repair Affair, Meals on Wheels, The Dressing Room, Presbytery Committees and many other helping agencies in our community and in distant places. Members recently took the church van to the Alabama Gulf Coast to assist in hurricane relief. Here are some places of interest: What Presbyterians Belive Presbyterian Church(USA) Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study Transyvania Presbytery :