Developed in 2012, the New City Catechism continues the Christian tradition of catechesis - teaching elementary and essential Christian doctrines in a question-answer format.
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Unlike other, more robust, catechisms, the New City limits itself to 52 question-and-answer pairs, one per week, making it a manageable resource for personal or family devotional use.
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Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
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Last Sunday, we began to speak of the growing Christian movement as the universal church - that is, the increasingly pluralistic and global church. If you missed our conversation, here is a video review.
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Establishing a rhythm of daily prayer, Bible reading, and devotions is essential for growing in God's grace as His child. Here is this week's Q&A.
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Pastor Kirk and Sarah: no matter where God leads you, we will always count you as part of the First Free Church Family.
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During our second meeting, we discussed how the message of Jesus moved beyond the Jews and Samaritans to the Gentiles. If you missed it, here is a video review of our time together.
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Our dear brother and long-time member of First Free Church, Dr. John Anderson, is now home with the Lord. Please pray for his wife, daughter and son-in-law, granddaughter, and extended family and friends as they mourn this loss in the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Consider adding these modest goals to your daily (perhaps morning) schedule. Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
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Last Sunday's introduction covered a lot. Here is a video recap and refresher on last Sunday's time together.
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2024
Like its predecessors, the Heidelberg Catechism (my favorite) and the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the New City offers concise answers to worthwhile questions, all fitting for children and adults alike. Enjoy!
Apr 9
2024
If you give to support the ministry of First Free Church, I want to thank you. God is changing lives for the better through you.
Apr 5
2024
Regardless of where you are in your faith journey, Mark's gospel has something for you. It meets you where you are and guides you further along your path.
Apr 4
2024
Tammy works with our Women's Ministry Leadership Team to offer programming specific to the women of our church and community, including events like the upcoming Spring Kick-off event on April 12.
Apr 3
2024
Consider adding these modest goals to your daily (perhaps morning) schedule. Build the habit of praying for a few minutes, reading or listening to a chapter of scripture, and reviewing the week's New City Catechism Q&A.
Apr 2
2024
If you are a committed Christian interested in exploring membership at First Free Church, we invite you to join us for Deepen - our quarterly membership luncheon.
Apr 1
2024
If you visited First Free for the first time (or the first time in a long time) yesterday, Easter Sunday, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you!
Mar 29
2024
Today, we remember the death of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the cross outside Jerusalem.
Mar 28
2024
Derived from the Latin word "mandatum," meaning "mandate" or "commandment," Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus' ministry during the Last Supper in the Upper Room and after as He departed with his disciples to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray.
Mar 27
2024
The New City limits itself to 52 question-and-answer pairs, one per week, making it a manageable resource for personal or family devotional use. Enjoy!