The Light on the Hill Chamber Music concert, scheduled for March 6, includes works by Mozart and Schumann, who may be familiar to many of us. But the third piece on the program is Acht Stücke for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, op. 83 by Max Bruch, who may not be as familiar. Bruch was a… Read more »
The Present Word 2024
FUPC has three spiritual growth groups for adults: Open Door, Thoughtful Christians, and the Present Word. All three groups meet during the Sunday School hour at 9:30 on Sunday mornings. This is conveniently scheduled between the two worship services. The Present Word, led by Dennis Brewer and Jane Steinkraus, meets in Calvin 201 and on… Read more »
Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen
Schumann’s Märchenerzählungen, or Fairy Tales, was written in 1853. It will be performed on March 6, 2023, at the Light on the Hill Chamber Music Concert at First United Presbyterian Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas. We hope to see you there! Märchenerzählungen is playful and lively. Schumann didn’t mention any particular fairy tales he had in… Read more »
Mozart’s Clarinet Trio in E flat, K. 498 “Kegelstatt”
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) is one of the best known and most loved composers of music from his century. He often wrote music with specific artists in mind — pieces for his friends to play. Mozart’s Clarinet Trio in E flat, K. 498, also known as the “Kegelstatt” Trio, is an excellent example. This composition for… Read more »
“Basic Christian Beliefs According to the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds”
Our pastor, Phil Butin, will be teaching a class for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) in Upper Witherspoon Activity Center on February 10, 17, and 24 from 1:30-3:30 on “Basic Christian Beliefs According to the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds.” “Basic Christian Beliefs According to the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds” Course Description: Various Christian traditions… Read more »
Chamber Music Concert Planned for March 6, 2023
FUPC organist Hyun Kim and the Task Force for the Light on the Hill Concerts are excited to announce a concert that will take place in the FUPC Sanctuary at 695 Calvin in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at 7:00 on Monday, March 6, 2023. The concert, which has been in planning for over a year, is another… Read more »
FUPC Outreach with Canopy NWA
First United Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville sponsored a refugee family through Canopy Northwest Arkansas, the refugee resettlement organization in Northwest Arkansas. Beginning in August with a team training, the six-member team learned about refugees and their presence in our area. Team members welcomed the family at the airport on September 1, gathered donations and helped… Read more »
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart. When we ponder something, we think deeply about it. Certainly, Mary had a lot to ponder! Her pondering begins with an unexpected angel visit and a startling announcement: the Child she would conceive would be the Son of God (Luke 1:29)…. Read more »
What Is Christmas All About?
Luke 2:8-18 8 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good… Read more »
The Christmas Story
Luke 2:1-7 In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3All went to their own towns to be registered. 4Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city… Read more »