First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City

06/09/2026

The gospels record some pretty wild stories of Jesus doing things that are unexplainable: walking on water, feeding thousands of people from one kid’s sack-lunch, healing the sick and raising the dead, turning water into wine, calming the storms, etc. Most of us probably can’t help but doubt the miracles we find in scripture, holding a skeptical view toward anything unscientific or mysterious. Our logical brains struggle to accept the unexplainable or make sense of things out of the ordinary. But our emotional and spiritual selves can’t help but long for miracles. For anyone who has ever received a difficult diagnosis, had their heart broken, or held a sick child… surely, you’ve prayed for a miracle.

This summer we’re going to dive into "The Miracles of Jesus," and consider what these stories teach us about God… and about ourselves. As we do, I invite you to hold both pieces together—the part of you that is skeptical of Jesus’s ability to walk on water… and the part of you that believes in a God who promises to make a way where there seems to be no way. May we find ourselves in awe by what we learn together!

03/30/2026

What a joy to share in the legacy of our beloved Pamela Atkinson (see article). Pamela's been instrumental in the mission and ministry of First Pres for nearly 40 years, and Pastor Jamie is thrilled to join in a conversation with faith leaders as they try and answer "what would Jesus do" in our own day.

🔗: https://bit.ly/4bPPnty

Not long ago, Pamela Atkinson came across a book she didn’t remember ordering and read it. The novel was titled “In His Steps.” Written over 100 years ago by Charles M. Sheldon, it is the fictional story of a group of people of faith who pledge to tackle every decision they face with the question “What would Jesus do?” and then act accordingly.

After reading it, Atkinson, who is probably Utah’s best-known — and most beloved and respected — advocate for the poor, the disenfranchised and the ill, felt a sense of urgency to apply the concept to life today.

She calls the moments she knows are a spiritual prompting a “holy nudge.” But this one felt like a more urgent “holy shove” because it dominated her thoughts and carried a sense of “hurry up.”

The hurry-up part is because Atkinson is 93 years old and has been quite frail, with bouts of illness recently. She told Deseret News she thinks this may be her final heaven-sent assignment.

She how she acted on the spiritual prompting at the link above.

✏️: Lois M. Collins, Deseret News
📸: Laura Seitz, Deseret News

03/02/2026

First Pres is hiring a Director of Youth Ministries! Check out the job description to see if you or someone you know might be a good fit. https://www.fpcslc.org/staff/workwithus

02/23/2026

On Saturday, February 28th, Scout Troop 34 is supporting the American Red Cross as part of their community service project. Join us in supporting them, and sign up to donate: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=SCOUTS

02/19/2026

Pastor Jamie contributed to the Listen, Learn & Love Podcast with Richard Ostler. You can find the recording at the link below.

Podcast Episode · Listen, Learn & Love Hosted by Richard Ostler · 02/04/2026 · 1h 23m

02/19/2026

02/12/2026

We'll be spending Ash Wednesday with our friends at Wasatch Presbyterian Church. Join us at 7pm at 1626 S 1700 E.

Join us on Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm for a joint Ash Wednesday service with First Presbyterian Church of Salt Lake City here at Wasatch. Everyone welcome! 🏳️‍🌈

02/12/2026

On Shrove Tuesday, we will gather as a church family of all ages, bringing food to share. Consider bringing your favorite charcuterie board (cheese board, salami/meat board, dessert or candy board). We will pray and then feast and then dance!

02/09/2026

As we prepare our hearts for the Lenten season, we invite you to join us for a series of collaborative services with our local faith community.

Please take note of the various locations for our upcoming services below. We look forward to this time of shared worship and reflection.

01/29/2026

Save the date for our Men's Retreat, co-hosted with Mount Olympus Presbyterian Church. Registration opens March 2nd. Details to follow!