Time for Fall ChOW: Church on Wednesdays! Final meeting: Wed. Nov. 12

One more chance to join us for a delicious dinner and fun classes and a chance to get to know one another better.

Dinner starts at 6 p.m., then classes go from 6:45-7:30 p.m.

Note: Due to a generous donation, dinner is free!

The Book Odyssey group will meet on Wed., Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. to discuss Behind Picketwire by M. Day Hampton.

We're excited that the author, Melody Day Hampton, will be joining us to share her background, how she wrote this book and tell us a little about her new book. Bring a friend!

Summary from Amazon.com:

Red Johnson is a cantankerous sixty-eight-year-old man. After suffering a fall, he wakes to find himself alone in the world with no evidence of human existence other than his house and his dog, Jake. Desperate to find a way back to his family and the world he knew, Red journeys across the country in hopes of finding someone, anyone to help him. As he searches the vast wilderness and struggles for survival, he reflects on the life he took for granted. Meanwhile, his own history begins to unfold before him in the form of strange memories and hauntingly vivid dreams. They make him yearn for what he had, and fall in love with his wife all over again. As Red struggles alone through the wilderness, he comes face to face with a hidden family history that completely changes his past...and his future.

We are all on a journey to find meaning, and Behind Picketwire is one man’s struggle through the wilderness to know himself and to finally see his life in stunning clarity.

It's that time of year again!

Join us in collecting shoeboxes filled with gifts to spread the hope, peace, joy, and love of Jesus with children around the world. You may pack your own shoebox, pick up one here at church to fill, or come join us in a Packing Party on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Click on the link below for suggestions on what to pack.

Here is a list of what NOT to include:

SOAP; candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; scary or war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans.

You are welcome to join us for a Packing Party on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 12:15 p.m. in the First Pres. gym to pack even more boxes! We'll have a quick lunch in Courtyard 1333, then head to the gym to pack boxes.

Hope to see you there!

Music in the Vineyards and Aeternum are proud to present the inaugural Christmas in the Vineyards holiday concert this December - one night at First Presbyterian Church of Napa (12/12) and the second night at the Brannan Center in Calistoga (12/13). This festive collaboration brings together two of Napa Valley’s most distinguished musical organizations—the region’s newest professional choir and its premier chamber music festival—for an evening of celebrated classical favorites and beloved holiday selections, including selections from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and Handel’s Messiah.

To learn more and purchase tickets, go to musicinthevineyards.org/events.

We are excited that the First Presbyterian Church of Napa will be a part of the Napa Landmarks Holiday Tour on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 12-4 p.m.

From the Landmarks website:

Join us on December 13th, 2025, from noon to 4 pm in charming Downtown Napa, where festivity meets history. Stroll through beautiful holiday homes, enjoy live music, and shop for unique treasures from local businesses. This exclusive experience offers a rare glimpse into the architecture and seasonal decor of some of Napa’s most beloved residences—making it a perfect way to celebrate the season and Napa’s rich heritage.

As part of the tour, FPC organist, Gregory Whitfield, will share music from 1-4 p.m. in our historic Sanctuary.

More info and tickets are available HERE or using the link below.

Share in the joy of the Christmas season as we share a meal, sing carols, decorate cookies, and create crafts to remember the Reason for the Season. This event is open to the Napa community and is for all ages!

If you are able, please sign up to bring a main dish (casserole) or a dessert to share. Bring a friend or two to celebrate with you!

Sign up below to bring a dish to share or to volunteer for the event.