arc Thrift of Colorado was created to generate resources to support and advocate for people with developmental disabilities. For over 30 years arc Thrift has raised millions of dollars through its stores for this mission. For the past 3 years, First Presbyterian Church of Littleton has partnered with arc Thrift of Colorado to collect gently used items […]
September 13 Free Community Dinner
The Community Dinner on Tuesday night was a joyful occasion. We had 31 guests, which included all ages, families and children! This is an increase from 12 guests at our first dinner and shows what is to come as the word spreads about the good food and warm hospitality offered by the amazing volunteers! Ficklin […]
Whiz Kids – Changing Lives Through Tutoring
My very first Sunday at First Pres, I met a woman named Pat Hostetter who loved the Whiz Kids Program so much she invited me to help immediately! Two Thursdays later I was part of the First Pres Whiz Kids Program tutoring Esmeralda, a 1st grader from Field Elementary School. That was October 2009, and […]
June 7 Community Dinner
Reaching out to the lonely and hungry in our community with good food in a home-like, loving environment. And as Our Lord modeled, to treat our guests with dignity and loving kindness.” The leadership team of Cheryl Baughman, Sue Chandler, Suzanne Gordon, Stacey LeMay, Ruth Mandrell and Lynda Kizer want to thank this amazing congregation […]
Turning Bikes Into Smiles
This year we partnered with 9 local churches to provide bikes for 5th graders from Field, East, and Centennial Elementary Schools. We provided about half the bikes for the students from Field since we know many of them through our weekly tutoring. I was able to meet some of the kids who received the bikes, and their smiles really […]
Free Community Dinner on Tuesday June 7 from 6-7pm
All are welcome to the FREE community dinner at First Presbyterian Church of Littleton (map) on Tuesday June 7. Doors open at 6pm and close promptly at 7pm. No reservations needed. Just come as you are! Come join us for a delicious homemade dinner on Tuesday, June 7 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Everyone […]
Prayer Walk for the Neighborhood
On March 6 more than 50 people from our congregation walked or drove the neighborhoods around our church. We didn’t promote any church events or hand anything out. We simply blessed our neighbors and tried to see our area through God’s eyes. Thank you to everyone who participated and I am excited to see what […]
Littleton Churches Step Up to Help After Fire
On April 6, a fire severely damaged the Southview Place Apartments (just south of the church on Windermere). We found out that all of the 131 predominantly elderly residents are being forced to move out while the building undergoes repairs. Our mission partner, Love In the Name of Christ, organized people to meet the immediate needs and […]
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