We wish to thank Presbyterian Women for their interest in and support of I Support the Girls. This organization was founded with the simple idea that when women support women, we can all lift each other up. The PW Circles have donated bras, underwear, and feminine hygiene products, which this organization then makes available to […]

This week we learned letter E. Our Nursery class learned about what kind of animals hatch from eggs. They did a science experiment where vinegar disintegrates the outer shell of an egg and they could see the membrane holding the yolk. They also did a classroom eye color chart. This is a great way to […]

Peace and Global Witness Next Sunday, October 6, 2019 our church will be receiving the Peace and Global Witness Special Offering. Our Peace & Global Witness Offering enables the church to promote the peace of Christ by addressing systems of injustice in our own communities and around the world. Peace is active, not passive; peace […]

Come join with others for a study of some of the Old Testament prophets led by Rev. Eileen Lindner. Following the study there will be homemade soup for lunch and a time of fellowship. Soup and Scripture will be weekly on Wednesdays, beginning October 16 and ending November 6th. Participants can attend however many sessions […]

This week for letter B our Nursery class played a balloon game,baked in our “bakery”,gave our baby dolls baths, blew bubbles, played basketball, and enjoyed music with bells. They made birds, butterflies and binoculars at the craft table. The students have been exploring nature with magnifying glasses, looking at insects, rocks, leaves, and acorns. They […]

I am told that a recess is a temporary interruption of normal activities. Many schools, institutions and organizations plan a summer recess into their yearly schedule. Each year the Congress of the United States goes on an August Recess, a practice that was necessary when the summer heat made meeting indoors unbearable. I am glad […]

We are excited to begin Sunday School on Sunday, September 15, 2019 for children in preschool (age 3+) through grade 5. Building on the momentum of this summer’s “Power Up” Vacation Bible Experience, our action-packed curriculum includes all of our favorite components: large and small group learning experiences, engaging Bible story videos, music, worship, dance, […]

Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane on September 1, 2019 and stalled over the islands for 24 hours, causing massive damage. So far, it is reported that 50 lives have been lost, with hundreds missing. PDA is working with partners in the Bahamas to respond to immediate needs with […]

I am happy to report that at a called meeting last Sunday, Session reviewed the Mission Study Report prepared by the Mission Study Team and endorsed it for approval by our Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry. If, in the Committee’s estimation, the Report demonstrates that our congregation has a strong understanding of its identity, history, character, […]

Some of you have expressed great concern over last week’s ICE activities in Mississippi affecting a large number of families of undocumented workers. You will be pleased to know that First Presbyterian Church of Canton, MS has partnered with Sacred Heart Catholic Church to set up daycare and a food pantry. A member of the […]