Meets Wednesday, May 7, 4 p.m.

Courtyard 1333

Next up with the Book Odyssey group is "The Friendly Persuasion" by Jessamyn West. Here's a brief review from Amazon.com:

A quintessential American heroine, Eliza Birdwell is a wonderful blend of would-be austerity, practicality, and gentle humor when it comes to keeping her faith and caring for her family and community. Her husband, Jess, shares Eliza's love of people and peaceful ways but, unlike Eliza, also displays a fondness for a fast horse and a lively tune. With their children, they must negotiate their way through a world that constantly confronts them-sometimes with candor, sometimes with violence-and tests the strength of their beliefs. Whether it's a gift parcel arriving on their doorstep or Confederate soldiers approaching their land, the Birdwells embrace life with emotion, conviction, and a love for one another that seems to conquer all.

"The Friendly Persuasion" has charmed generations of readers as one of our classic tales of the American Midwest.

Are you new to First Pres Napa?

Then consider yourself invited to "Pizza with the Pastor!" on Sunday, May 18, at 12:15 p.m. in the Church Library.

Pastor Genesis will share a brief intro and information session on our church, denomination, and ways to get involved at First Pres.

Please RSVP to Pastor Genesis at pastorgenesis@fpcnapa.org if you are interested in attending.

Get ready for a fun time to get together with other families with little ones! (elementary age and younger)

When: Sunday, May 18

Time: 4-6 p.m.

Where: Dave & Chris Crawford's house

What to bring: a side dish to share

We'll have the all the fixings for a barbecue dinner, lawn games and activities for the kids, and plenty of good cheer and support to go around!

Please RSVP to Cherysh Gunkle at cheryshk@icould.com if you'll be able to join us.

Please click on the link below to register your student (Grade 6-12) for the FPN Youth Spring Retreat, to be held Friday, May 30-Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Alliance Redwoods in Occidental, CA. 

We'll leave from the church at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday and return Sunday afternoon.

Cost: $100/student. If 2 or more from the same family attending, $75/child.

Register HERE

Note: Parents must also register students at Alliance Redwoods using this link:

https://register.plan.camp/r/16753FirstPresybterianNapaYthRetreat2025

You'll need to:

•  Create an account
• Click on the authentication/verification link sent to your email, then follow the link to finish setting up your account.
• Complete all registration fields.

Please email fpnyouth@fpcnapa.org with your questions or if you need more info.