Many at PHPC become people on the move during the summer. We take time to step away from the regular rhythms and find time to reflect, re-create, and rest. The gospel of Luke is often known as the “on the way” gospel. Jesus, the disciples, and those who take their first steps in following Jesus are always on the way. Together, we will come to know that God meets us on the way.

Worship

9 a.m. Contemporary Worship | 11 a.m. Traditional Worship

Summer Choir

Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Sanctuary Choir does not rehearse on Wednesdays. Instead, choir members and anyone who enjoys singing gather on Sundays at 10:15 a.m. to rehearse music for the 11 a.m. service. We invite you to sing with us on one or all of the summer Sundays. We do not wear robes nor hold auditions. Our first Sunday of Summer Choir is May 25. Contact Steve Jobman if you have any questions, .

Sermon Creation Bible Study

Want to help shape this summer's sermons? Come dive into each week’s scripture from Luke with the preacher for the upcoming Sunday and fellow PHPC members! The Bible study will last one hour. No preparation needed. Bring yourself, your Bible, and an open mind and heart. Times and location for each week can be found below.

Summer Connection Hour

This summer come join us in connecting with fellow PHPCers as we foster growth, service, and fellowship together. While most of our activities are intergenerational, some include concurrent children's programming

VBS Support

June 1 | Jubilee Hall

Pitch in to get PHPC ready for Vacation Bible School. We’ll help arrange classrooms, sharpen pencils, and put up decorations in anticipation of over a hundred kids spending their week with us!

VBS Celebration

June 8 | Jubilee BEF

Come witness the fruit of last week’s efforts. Kids will display artwork and show us all that VBS has taught them.

Realm Roll Out

June 15 | Jubilee B

Realm, our new church management platform, will be the central hub of our church’s online life. Come learn how to edit your profile, see the directory, message with your group and classes, and stay up to date on the life of the congregation. Tech support, in the form of trained deacons, will be available!

Welcome Our New Monie Pastoral Resident, Rev. Elizabeth Snyder

June 22 | Jubilee BEF

Welcome Rev. Elizabeth Snyder to PHPC! Get to know our new Monie Pastoral Resident as she joins the staff. Elizabeth is a graduate of Princeton Seminary and is pursing Navy Chaplaincy. We’ll have breakfast tacos to celebrate! We’ll continue the celebration after worship during coffee hour!

Stewpot Art Fair and Service Between Services

June 29 | Jubilee Hall

Experience the creativity and compassion of our community at the Stewpot Art Show. The Stewpot is a mission of First Presbyterian Church that serves our Dallas neighbors who are experiencing homelessness. Jubilee Hall will transform into a gallery as Stewpot artists showcase and sell their work. As part of our 5th Sunday tradition, we’ll also assemble snack bags for those in need. Join us for a morning of art, service, and connection!

Praying for Our Country

July 6 | Jubilee AB

In the midst of celebrating our independence, come and take a moment for reflection. Pray for our country in a variety of creative ways, including walking the labyrinth.

Camino Report

July 13 | Jubilee B

Hear stories from the pilgrimage to Santiago! This will be a chance to learn more about pilgrimage, and share the joy and wisdom gained by our friends.  

(Offering for children available)

Christmas in July

July 20 | Jubilee BEF

Come wearing your Christmas red and green, bring your favorite Christmas cookies, and be ready to play Christmas themed games!

Cultivating Balance

July 27 | Jubilee B

Bringing life into balance is an ongoing challenge, especially for people who are busy. Working with a simple framework, Mahlon Hight will guide us through making that framework personal, and something that can assist anyone in finding balance throughout life’s many transitions and changes.

(Offering for children available)

PHPC Trivia

August 3 | Jubilee BEF

Bring your family and join a team! Do you know how many buckets of sludge were removed from the grease trap last year? You will after this game of trivia! Winner gets bragging rights, and maybe a crown.

Blessing of the Backpacks Reception

August 10 | Jubilee BEF

As we prepare for back to school, join us for a special reception for our families. All are invited to come and pray for our students and teachers. Write a specific blessing for your family, and enjoy a time of fellowship.

SPC Information Session

August 17 | Jubilee BEF

As we launch into a new program year, the SPC has been hard at work over the summer. Hear the latest on our campus planning and our capital campaign, with time for questions.Children are welcome to join us in the library for a storytime!

Sabbatical Talk Back

August 24 | Jubilee B

Rev. Mark Brainerd’s sabbatical has taken him all over the country and the world. We will welcome him back and enjoy his reflections on his time away.

PHPC Kids Sunday School Open House

August 24 | Jubilee CDEF

Come enjoy your new Sunday School classrooms, meet your teachers and get ready for a great new year!

Engage

This summer we invite you to join us in praying for safe travels and meaningful experiences for all those venturing out on trips from our church community. Below you will find information about all of the trips happening at PHPC this summer and we invite you to pray over these people in our community as they seek to live out our belief that all belong to God and we live like we belong to one another.

College Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago

May 20-29

Our college students traveled to Spain to walk a portion of the Camino de Santiago.

Vacation Bible School

June 3-7

Junior High Mission Week

June 3-7

Youth were invited to volunteer at VBS in the mornings and in the city in the afternoon.

Summit 46

June 18-21

All rising 5 and 6 graders were invited for a week of fellowship, fun, and faith formation at Mo-Ranch.

Montreat Youth Conference

June 20-27

Junior High Jubilee

July 7-11