We are First
Presbyterian church of Ionia
You are welcome…Really!!
Welcome
What to Expect
We gather for worship on Sundays at 10 AM. The services are usually about an hour long and we welcome visitors.
We observe the sacrament of Communion on the first Sunday of each calendar month, as well as on other special occasions, throughout the year.
All are welcome
First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of ordinary people grateful to God for the extraordinary love he has shown to us in Jesus Christ. We are a friendly and hospitable bunch, so don’t be surprised if one or more of us invites you to stay during the coffee hour after the service!
If you do not have a church home in the Ionia area, we encourage you to visit us and see if you’d like to make our church your own.
This church relies on donations to provide spiritual care and material support to our members and friends, in addition to people in the wider Ionia community. Now more than ever, please consider giving generously to support our ministry and mission. Thank you for your support.
Visitors
We want you to feel comfortable. Learn about our accessibility and what to expect.
Worship
All are welcome to participate in our worship and communion services. Learn more about our worship and read sermons here.
Activities
All are welcome to join our groups and activities. View our calendar and upcoming events.
All are welcome
There is Always Something Going On.
By his Spirit God has formed us into genuine community, where we learn to speak as well as listen, to give as well as receive. By Word and sacrament, the means of grace, God builds up our community and empowers us to be a witness to his kindness and compassion in the world.
Volunteering
Our members provide service to the community in a variety of ways. How can you get involved?
Small Groups
Presbyterians on the Go, Quilters, prayer shawl groups, book clubs and more meet weekly. Please join us.
Music
Come and enjoy our handbell choir and children’s choir. We welcome new members.
Local Events
We are in the community offering a helping hand, holding group events and holding fundraisers. See where we are today.
Meet the Pastor
Rev. Dr. Chris Dorn
Born in Albion, Michigan, Pastor Chris holds a B.A. from Calvin University in Grand Rapids, an M.Div. from Western Theological Seminary in Holland, and a Ph.D. from Marquette University in Milwaukee. He has taught at Marquette University and Western Theological Seminary, and served on the Commission on Christian Unity with the Reformed Church in America. Later he was invited to serve at the World Communion of Reformed Churches in Geneva, Switzerland. He now divides his time between Holland, where he serves as chair of Christians Uniting in Song and Prayer, an ecumenical fellowship of Protestants and Catholics that exists to promote Christian unity through public hymn singing and prayer, and Ionia, where he serves as pastor of First Presbyterian Church.
Activities
Monthly Calendar
Monthly Calendar
There is always something going on at First Presbyterian Church of Ionia. Click on the date to see more information.
Due to the current social distancing ordinance, all events and activities have been postponed until further notice.
Until we can all gather again, may God keep you safe, healthy and happy.
Click on the calendar to view more details
Join Us For Our Next Event
Fill a Pew for IM Kids 3rd Meal
Help First Presbyterian Church fill a pew for IM Kids 3rd Meal. Bring your donation on Sunday March 15th and March 22nd. Items needed: Jelly, Sandwich
Monthly
Newsletters
September 2023
Belonging, Behaving, Believing
…Find out more. Join us Sunday morning @ 10 am.
August 2023
The Friends of Jesus fund, which provides emergency assistance to local residents in need
…Find out more. Join us Sunday morning @ 10 am.
July 2023
May America remain loyal
to the principles of the Declaration of Independence
…Find out more. Join us Sunday morning @ 10 am.