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First Presbyterian Church
502 North 8th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
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Phone: 920-682-4688
Email: firstpresmtwc@sbcglobal.net
The Rev. Dr. Matthew L. Sauer, Pastor

First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc is a Family of Believers... Glorifying God, Serving our Community, Educating for Faith and Life, Caring for One Another, and Reaching Out In Christ's Name.

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Click to learn more about usClick to learn how to get involvedClick to learn about PRAXIS
PRAXIS - A contemporary worship experience

Pastor Matt Sauer
I am glad you found the online home of First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc. Our congregation has been serving Manitowoc for over 150 years and we have no plans of stopping! We believe that Jesus has called all people into a personal relationship that is supported, strengthened, and lived-out through a community of faith. Explore our website - learn more about us and find out how you can get involved - and then come and meet us in person.   -Pastor Matt


Welcome to First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc! We're a Family of Believers - folks of all ages, races, and backgrounds who are discovering what it means to follow Jesus in the 21st century. Come journey with us!

Latest News and Resources
Check out these resources for information on ongoing and upcoming events/projects.

Now hiring: Education and Outreach Coordinator
Download the Cover Letter and Job Description for more information.
Cover Letter and Job Description

We Love Children, Youth, and Families!
These resources offer helpful information for children, youth, and families.

Children and Baptism
Children and Communion
Families in Worship
Children and Prayer

These files are in PDF format. You may need to download Adobe's free Adober Reader if it is not already installed on your computer.

The Messenger
View the latest issues of our church newsletter.

May 2013 April 2013
March 2013 Annual Report 2013
February 2013 Dec 2012/Jan 2013
November 2012 October 2012
September 2012 Summer 2012 Special Edition
June/July/August 2012 May 2012
April 2012 March 2012
February 2012 2011 Annual Report
December 2011/January 2012 November 2011
October 2011 September 2011
June/July/August 2011 May 2011
April 2011 March 2011
February 2011 December 2010/January 2011
November 2010 October 2010
September 2010 August 2010
June/July 2010 May 2010
April 2010 March 2010
February 2010 December 2009/January 2010

These files are in PDF format. You may need to download Adobe's free Adober Reader if it is not already installed on your computer.



Weekly Opportunities

Sundays
9:30 AM - Traditional Worship
10:30 AM - Fellowship

11:00 AM - PRAXIS worship


View Calendar for more events

View The Weekly Messenger for the latest news every week!
Click to download our weekly news sheet...Week beginning May 19
Click to download our weekly news sheet...Week beginning May 12
Click to download our weekly news sheet...Week beginning May 5
Click to download our weekly news sheet...Week beginning April 28

These files are in PDF format. You may need to download Adobe's free Adober Reader if it is not already installed on your computer.


Celebrating the
Milestones of Faith

The following resources offer helpful information when you prepare for those milestones on the journey of faith and life.

Click to download PDF file... Planning a Wedding
Click to download PDF file... Planning a Funeral
Click to download PDF file... Planning a Baptism


Community Facility Use

Our facilities, including a variety of meeting rooms, gathering spaces, and industrial kitchen, are available for community use for a nominal fee (or free, in some cases).
For more information, please view the following documents, or contact the church office.

Click to download PDF file... Building Use/Renting Facilities

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Office Hours

Monday through Thursday
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM


Church Staff

The Rev Dr Matthew L Sauer, Pastor
Tony Karl, Church Secretary
Jennifer Balma, Treasurer
Ann S. Gold, Music Coordinator, Organist, Handbell Choir Director
Peter J. Klein, Organist
Ann M. Herrmann, Chancel Choir Director
Tim Maatman, Praise Team Leader
Connie Sauer, Housekeeper

Church Leadership

Session (governing board)
Pastor:
The Rev Dr Matthew L Sauer
Clerk: Théo Lynne Hoffman
Elders: Gloria Creagh, Laura Fries, Théo Lynne Hoffman, Don Lewellen, Diane Moon, Rob Peaslee, Nancy Schueffner, Judie Stuntz, Carol Wheelock, and Merritt Wilcox.

Board of Deacons
Moderator:
Jim Clark
Vice-Moderator: Julie Schreiter
Deacons: Jane Abbott, Rudy Baumann, Debbie Belland, Sharon Clark, Mary Fordney, Todd Gorter, Verna Hansen, Lauryn Hibbard, Anne Howard, Karma Lanning, Sue Sieracki, Judy Sobush, and Ruth Westberg.

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