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Dear Members and Friends of First Presbyterian Church, The Session and Search Committee are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Mark Chiang has accepted an invitation to preach for the call at First Presbyterian Church. We warmly invite the congregation to attend worship on: 📅 May 24, 2026 🕒 11:00 am 📍 First Presbyterian Church Following the worship service, a congregational meeting will be held for members of the congregation to consider and vote on extending a call to Rev.

Mark has served in ministry with The Presbyterian Church in Canada for over two decades, starting as Director of Music and Ruling Elder for a rural congregation in Ontario. His first call as Minister of Word and Sacraments was to a New Church Development in Spruce Grove, AB. He has lived in the Edmonton region ever since, working as Children & Youth Coordinator at First Presbyterian, Intercultural & LGBTQ Missioner with the United Church of Canada, Minister at St. Andrew’s Pr

As a congregation, we are deeply blessed to have a leadership team that has stepped forward to guide us through current transitions. We are excited to announce the completion of the Congregational Profile, a vital document that reflects our shared identity and mission. Based on the results of the congregational survey taken in the Fall of 2025, the Search Committee has finalized this profile. It is currently being shared with prospective applicants as we seek a new Minister f

Hello everyone at First Presbyterian Church! As you may all remember, I have been appointed as the Interim Moderator of First until you call a new Minister to serve among you. Interim Moderator is one of those ‘fancy’ Presbyterian terms that simply means to guide and support you during this time when you are without a Minister. A few things to tell you : Session - Your Elders have been working faithfully and diligently to support the many important ministries at First. Wor

Position Overview The Administrative Support role provides essential assistance to the ministry, committees, and daily operations of the church. This position helps ensure the smooth functioning of church life through organization, communication, and coordination of administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a faith-based setting. Key Responsibilities Communications and Publications Prepa

Message from The Rev. John Dowds (Your Interim Moderator - a Presbyterian term that simply means to guide and support you through this time as you seek a new Minister) Hello everyone, this is a year of significant change for all of you at First. After 21 years as your Minister, the Rev. Harry Currie has retired. For some of you Harry is the only Minister you have experienced at First; for others Harry has been one of a number of Ministers you have experienced in this Communit

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