Hays First Presbyterian Church

04/19/2026

One of our biggest blessings is our talented organist, Tom Meagher. (We’ve probably said this before, but it needs to be said often). This little pivot to Fellowship Hall, doesn’t mean we can’t have gorgeous music!

Tom can create beautiful music on any old piano or organ, and it definitely adds to our worship service.

Tom Patty Meagher

04/19/2026

Presbyterians Pivot!

Today was our first Sunday morning worship service held in the Fellowship Hall, during the “makeover” of our beautiful sanctuary.

It had a cozy, family feel to it. Please know that all are welcome, and we have many more folding chairs we can put out! 🤗

Join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, and for the time being, enter through the east side doors, near the east parking lot.

04/19/2026

WE’RE GETTING A MAKEOVER!

Until further notice, our church services on Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM, will take place in our fellowship hall. All visitors are welcome! Please enter through the far east door, near the east side parking lot.

We are excited about these much needed changes and updates and we look forward to sharing our excitement with you. Please, come join us!

04/03/2026

We hope you will join us for our Holy Week Services! **Please see updated Easter Egg Hunt information following service!**

03/22/2026

Have you ever heard that Presbyterians like to eat? Well, we do and we are not ashamed to admit that. Good eaters translates into great cooks! 🤗

Today we had a “Study Break Potluck” to encourage and inspire Pastor Ben Houchen, his wife, Nikki Houchen, and their family, as they juggle multiple schedules while Ben spends much of the month studying and testing about Presbyterian doctrine, policies, and procedural rules. We dearly appreciate Ben and his wonderful family, and we wanted to take this time to say “good luck” and “thank you”.

We had multiple soups, all delicious, and some individuals in attendance attempted to try all 8 varieties. We think two Presbyterians achieved that goal. 😊 And in addition to soups; desserts and sides, along with various other delicious snacks rounded out our meal.

Perhaps a belly full of food, along with great fellowship, helped Ben tackle the studying. 📚
For some, including the author of this post, it inspired a nap. 💤

We have open doors to many others who may be looking for a church family. You are welcome to come for a visit. Church services are Sundays at 9:00 AM, and we have a fellowship time after church, where you can sample some of our cooking talents. 😃

02/16/2026

So many blessings offered and enjoyed within our church, and Organist Tom Meagher, tops the list. ❤️

02/16/2026

The Installation Celebration for Rev. Benjamin “Ben” Houchen was a beautiful service that mixed in all of the traits of the First Presbyterian Church of Hays, KS.

Traits of family, love, faith, acceptance, kindness, and neighborhood, to name a few. We are embarking on a new and exciting adventure with St. Michael’s Episcopal Church and St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, both of Hays.

Although each church will keep and nurture our faith based services, the collaborative projects our congregations will do together will ensure our strength in our respective churches and in our community.

We appreciate the guests that joined us today. Many locals and many who traveled from out of town. It was a service that filled our hearts!

All are welcome! Sundays at 9:00 AM for weekly service, with opportunities throughout the week to get involved and serve our community.

02/02/2026

Come join us for the Installation Ceremony & Celebration as we officially welcome and install Pastor Ben Houchen as our pastor at First Presbyterian Church of Hays, KS!

February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM. A reception will follow to provide an opportunity to speak with Ben, and meet his beautiful family.

All are welcome!

01/22/2026

Rescheduled / New Date!

We will celebrate the amazing life of JoAnn Fleharty on February 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at First Presbyterian Church in Hays.

Please join us and her family that morning to celebrate this generous woman who had a servant’s heart.

View JoAnn Fleharty's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

09/26/2025

We are blessed for this new adventure with Pastor Ben and St. Michael's Episcopal- Hays, Kansasel

The Rev. Ben Houchen preaches his first sermon as the new pastor at First Presbyterian Chu

07/09/2025

CONGRATULATIONS ANDY! GREAT JOB!!

The Russell Community Impact Award Committee announces Andy Hurla as the distinguished recipient of the Russell Community Impact Award for May.

04/16/2025

OPEN SANCTUARY - Good Friday Silent Prayer time at the church. Prayers available. Come and go format from 11:30am - 1:30 pm.