First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara

09/06/2026

going live soon!

Online Order of Worship and songsheets! https://www.fpcsb.org/order...

09/05/2026

Join us back in the Sanctuary on Sunday with a special Sermon from Nita Hansen with updates about her work in Ukraine.

08/31/2026

🐋🌊 Whales, dolphins, sea lions—and some pretty spectacular Santa Barbara views!

Last week, a group from FPCSB took to the water for a wonderful afternoon of whale watching. 🐬🦭 We spotted an amazing variety of marine life, enjoyed time together, and had plenty of fun along the way.

A big thank you to Jan O’Connor for helping organize such a memorable outing! 💙⛵

You can read more about the adventure here:

https://www.condorexpress.com/post/good-sightings-near-the-bacara-including-the-third-observation-of-a-whale-that-was-first-identified

08/30/2026

live now!

Online Order of Worship and songsheets! https://www.fpcsb.org/order...

08/30/2026

🥪 Serving our neighbors, one lunch at a time.

Recently, some of our young people gathered to prepare lunches for families at Santa Barbara’s Transition House. We’re grateful for their helping hands, generous hearts, and willingness to put faith into action. 💛

Thank you to everyone who helps make this meaningful service project possible.

Transition House

08/29/2026

🎒 This Sunday is full of music, community, and blessings at First Presbyterian Church of Santa Barbara.

Join us Sunday at 9:30 a.m. for the Blessing of the Backpacks. Worshipers of all ages are invited to bring a school, work, retirement, or other vocational bag to be blessed as we begin a new season. 🙏

🎶 Then, come back at 3:00 p.m. for the Santa Barbara Chamber Players Family Concert, featuring music for all ages and a hands-on instrument exploration station from the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van. 🚀🎻

Concert details and tickets: https://sbchamberplayers.org/family-concert-august-30-2026

https://www.facebook.com/p/Santa-Barbara-Chamber-Players-100088084510108/

08/27/2026

Music, imagination, and hands-on discovery are taking flight at First Presbyterian! 🚀🎶
We’re delighted to welcome the Santa Barbara Chamber Players for Fly Me to the Moon, a multimedia family concert featuring orchestral favorites, film music, jazz, and the fascinating story of flight.
After the concert, the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van will invite children and families to see, touch, and try real orchestral instruments—perhaps even discovering a new favorite!
📅 Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 pm
📍 First Presbyterian Church, 21 E. Constance Avenue
🎟️ Free for ages 18 and younger; $10 general admission
Come listen, explore, and experience the joy of making music!

📣NEW CONCERT📣
TICKETS HERE:
🎟️https://givebutter.com/august-30-2026-family-concert-mdob52🎟️

This Weekend, for one day only, Santa Barbara Chamber Players is Presenting "Fly Me Too The Moon," a family-oriented concert for all ages! The concert will take plate this Sunday, 3pm, at First Presbyterian Church. Tickets are $10, while kids 18 and under enter for free!

Under the direction of Maestro Michael Nowak, the concert offers an exciting introduction to the orchestra and its instruments to families and younger listeners. Highlights include:
• Tchaikovsky — Serenade for Strings
• Beethoven — Symphony No. 6 "Pastoral," I. Allegro
• An interactive introduction to the orchestra featuring “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”

Vocalist Inga Swearingen and string bassist Ken Husted will bring jazz improvisation to Bart Howard’s “Fly Me to the Moon.” Swearingen will also be featured in the beloved finale, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” with music by Leigh Harline and lyrics by Ned Washington.

The fun continues after the concert when children can visit the Santa Barbara Symphony Music Van and try playing musical instruments themselves. The instrument exploration station is provided by the Santa Barbara Symphony’s Music Van Program.

TICKETS HERE:
🎟️https://givebutter.com/august-30-2026-family-concert-mdob52🎟️

08/27/2026

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