Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), First Presbyterian Church is building a community of disciples growing towards God-centered worship, Christ-centered service, and Spirit-led lives.
Youth Education Support (YES) Center is an after-school tutoring and enrichment program for 6th grade students.
The YES Center operates four days per week during the school year. Tutors are talented and caring community volunteers who recognize the need for a safe environment where students can receive educational support and homework assistance. Two student groups attend twice weekly (Monday, Wednesday, or Tuesday, Thursday) for one-on-one mathematics and language arts guidance.
Enrollment is by teacher referral or parent request. There is no cost to the parents for this community service.
The YES Center is located at 823 North Street on the northeast corner of the FPC campus and is led by Director Ann Reynolds. Contact her at (830) 896-1937 or [email protected].
Free.
Children’s Corner Preschool is a daily ministry to preschool children in our community and their families. The program is designed to help children discover an interest and joy in learning, to nurture children’s spiritual growth, and to foster feelings of security, success, and responsibility. All children are welcome regardless of race, gender, religion, or economic status.
Children's Corner Preschool is licensed by the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services (TDPRS). We comply with their minimum standards for Child Care and all other applicable local, state and federal laws. As an extended ministry of the First Presbyterian Church, the Children's Corner Preschool is accountable to and supervised by Children's Corner Committee and Session.
At Children's Corner, we follow the Strategic Learning curriculum, in addition to fostering creative activities that are developmentally appropriate for each age group.
Contact our office at (830) 257-2088 for current information on available classes.
Some assistance may be available to cover tuition costs. Click here for tuition and fees.
Hopes Kitchen is a weekly ministry located in our Family Life Center.
Volunteers provide a hot, balanced meal at 12:00 pm every Saturday.
Hopes Kitchen serves those who may have some form of food insecurity or just wish to seek fellowship at mealtime. In addition to meals, we also provide other basic care products and clothing.
Donations are always appreciated -especially jackets and blankets for the winter season.
Free.
FPC partners with the San Antonio Food Bank for this monthly ministry. It is a pop up food distribution market located in the parking lot.
Each month a team of more than 20 volunteers distribute thousands of pounds of food, fresh vegetables, meat, and nonperishables – to over 300 in our community. We have a busy couple of hours, but everyone walks away with a smile.
Church recommends arriving early, as the market gets very busy.
Free.
Stephen Ministers extend the care of the congregations to those with a variety of needs.
First Presbyterian Church's Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
We all experience challenges in life - times when we could benefit from the support of a caring Christian friend. Stephen Ministers are ready to provide the emotional and spiritual care we need when faced with a crisis or difficulty such as:
- Loss of a loved one
- Hospitalization
- Divorce or separation
- Loneliness or discouragement
- Spiritual crisis
- Unemployment or a job crisis
- Chronic or terminal illness
- Incarceration
- Aging
- Birth, adoption, miscarriage, or infertility
- Relocation
- Recovery after an accident or disaster
Stephen Ministry is a confidential ministry: the identity of those receiving care and what takes place in each caring relationship remains private.
Stephen Ministry is open to the public; church membership is not required.
Free