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May 2023 by Raymond Strunk
Kind, caring people committed to the needs of the community.
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December 2022 by Joe Crull
Really nice people
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December 2021 by Lauren S
This church exhibits the opposite of neighborly, Christ-like behavior. From encouraging their patrons to park illegally in paid-for parking spaces, to throwing loud parties late at night without any regard for the residents in the neighborhood. Most recently, the church has decided to do some renovations. Given that the noise is so unbearable, they've made sure to have construction take place after preschool pickup. After all, how could anyone be expected to get anything done with a jackhammer going for hours a day? Don't ask this church--- they don't care! This church is essentially giving the finger to its neighbors and it's not going unnoticed. So disappointing.
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December 2021 by Adam Steffler
This church is a generally bad neighbor for the residents that live closeby. From their daycare parents parking in limited permit-only parking so they dont have to walk a few more steps, to excessive construction noise, to employees that just pass the buck. Not a good example of neighborly behavior.
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December 2021 by Melissa Colby
First Presbyterian Church's head pastor, David Forney, does not believe in the inherancy of Scripture and does not base his church or outreach ministries on the Word of God. After a month of attending First Presbyterian Preschool, our son could not name a time the teachers taught Christ or the Bible. We were under the impression FPCP was a Christian outreach ministry and assumed that would include teaching Jesus and the Bible on a regular basis, which was primarily why we enrolled our son at FPCP. After four weeks of no mention of anything pertaining to Christianity at school, in emails, teacher conversations, etc., I realized it was time to ask the directors. Mrs. Buchanan and Mrs. Dalton told me “religion” was discussed at Christmas time. The Bible does not limit our discussion and ministry to a yearly holiday or habitual grace before snacks. The administrators explained moral teaching was the school’s focus, which does not align with Scripture’s clear demand for Biblical instruction and equipping our children:But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3: 14-17This conversation prompted me to schedule a meeting with Mr. Forney, who clearly explained the church does not believe that Scripture is the inerrant Word of God and the purpose of the school is not to preach the gospel but instead to act out Matthew 25:31-46 (referenced on the last page). This limited reading of Scripture reads into the passage an idea that is not stated, actively choosing to not preach Scripture, and goes against other passages that clearly tell us to proclaim the Gospel:And he commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one appointed by God to be judge of the living and the dead.Acts 10:42Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching.2 Timothy 4:2For if I preach the gospel, that gives me no ground for boasting. For necessity is laid upon me. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!1 Corinthians 9:16What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops.Matthew 10:27Mr. Forney’s second reason for excluding the Gospel from the curriculum was, “Preach the Gospel and use words when necessary,” which is not Scripture, and thus not a viable argument against verbalizing our faith within a Christian institution.Since the school claims to be an outreach ministry and claims affiliation with Christianity (on church’s webpage for the school and its association stated association with Presbyterian USA), I assumed that it adhered to the basic tenets of the ecumenical Nicene Creed (referenced as a tenet in Presbyterian U.S.A.’s Book of Confessions and on their “What We Believe” webpage) and the Nicene Creed’s clear basis on Scripture: “The third day he rose again, according to the Scripture”. Since this is not true, I withdrew my son so we could pursue education options that focus wholly on Christ and His infallible Word.This church's teachings are heretical.
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December 2021 by Cam Villy
Wow, the noise and generally uncaring attitude from the employees of the church and the construction is jaw-dropping. "Sounds like you just have to live with it".
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December 2020 by William Baldwin
Friendly people, made us feel welcome.
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December 2020 by Mandi Hart
Lovely outdoor service
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December 2019 by Eric Kalin
Great venue for jazz. That's Patricia Barber at the piano.
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December 2019 by Bridget Ramo Joyce
Beautiful building, amazing staff!
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December 2019 by Bad Mutha
These people seem genuine and really care about people
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December 2019 by Rick Clark
I have been here.
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December 2019 by Dyshanna Henry
Great Godly people
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December 2018 by Barry Fitzgerald
It’s a beautiful church with wonderful music. However, a Christmas Eve experience with my 90 year old mother made me wonder about the friendliness of the people. We were a couple minutes late to the Christmas Eve service, and my mother was complaining that she needed to sit quickly as she was becoming unsteady. So we sat by a woman who complained to me throughout the service that we took up her friends’ seats. I’ve never seen so little compassion for the elderly. Thankfully others were warm and friendly. WWJD?
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December 2017 by Terry Dowdell
Beautiful church with fabulous accustics (was there to see the Virginia Glee Club's Christmas concert).
