First Presbyterian Church nurtures the kind of place where people experience a vibrant faith community that actively lives wholeness and grace.
First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield is a welcoming, Christ-centered congregation committed in faith and love to embracing, nurturing, and equipping all to serve God.
God is moving, and we follow forward by worshipping, welcoming, celebrating, connecting, and ministering.
We are an intergenerational community committed to passing on our faith to the next generation. Our community is open and affirming to all.
FPCD is open to people anywhere on their faith journey. We believe in engaging the tough questions of faith and living faithful actions.
There are multiple ways for you to connect with people and form lasting friendships at FPCD, from groups to volunteer opportunities.
FPCD is a hands-and-feet church with opportunities every month to serve the local community.
Spread the word! We need your help to save the bell. FPCD will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. Our hope is that the bell will safely ring in its home for the mementous dedication. Click the link below to read the full story.
Linny Freeman is offering a followup to her popular class held last winter, when Linny showed attendees how to turn their doodling/daydreaming into small pieces of art. Participants will explore the use of repeating patterns and the beauty of lines, creating a unique art project. No experience is needed; everyone who is 14 and older can join in. Linny is a lifelong artist, teacher and designer on the faculty of the Art Center/Highland Park and Evanston Art Center and member of FPCD. There is a registration fee of $10 to cover the cost of supplies. Sign up in the Friendly Office by Monday, January 13, to ensure there are enough supplies for everyone. Guests are welcome!
Bill Gordon — local tenor, teacher, and friend of FPCD — will be joined by the talented Jeremy Ramey, piano, Madison Jaffe-Richter, Michael Kirby, Lisa Pogofsky Sobelman and featuring Jessica Gordon and Lily Maxwell. Join us for a delightful afternoon full of musical theater songs and duets, performed by faces familiar and new. Admission is FREE. A Goodwill Offering will be accepted.
You’ve heard the familiar saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough read poetry.” What? Is that how the saying actually goes? Join us for three weeks of meditative practice to help us not only survive, but also thrive this winter as we collaboratively study diverse poets and their work. This class includes homework, so be prepared to participate actively. Those who hate poetry are especially invited to attend. (Of course, those who love it are also especially invited, as are those who never really think about poetry at all). The class will be facilitated by a word-loving middle school teacher and FPCD member Jessica Perry, so come ready to have some fun and try new things. Please join us for this poetry feast!
Join us in the Undercroft after church for a hearty lunch of chili, cornbread and mac ‘n cheese to liven up the mid-winter, post-Christmas slow time. There will be regular and vegan options, plus all the favorite chili toppings. This family-friendly gathering will include games and activities for the kids, plus a Guess-the-Number-of-Chili-Beans jar game for everyone. No advance signup is required. Just pop downstairs after the service and join us for a fun, relaxing meal.