EVERYBODY'S CHURCH WEBSITE
  • Home
  • Info
    • Why I Go to Everybody's Church
    • Our Vision >
      • Jesus Christ >
        • Celebrating
      • Reaching
      • Serving
      • Welcoming
      • Connecting
      • Growing
    • map and directions
    • Our Staff
    • Staff Contact Information
    • What to Expect FAQs
    • Building Use Fees
    • Baptism
    • Communion
    • Wedding Information
    • Funeral Information
    • Presbyterian Church USA
    • Our Stained Glass Windows
    • The Presbytery of Detroit
    • Contact
  • Worship
    • Worship Schedule
    • Meditative Prayer Service
    • eLOFT
    • Rejoicing Spirits Worship
    • Children in Worship
    • Recent Sermons >
      • Bulletins
    • Worship Service Videos
    • Sanctuary Cam
    • Christmas Eve Services
    • Worship Videos >
      • Trombone Choir
      • Choir Videos
      • Handbell Choir Videos
    • Music Ministries >
      • Choir Members
  • Serve
    • Mission Funding
    • Matthew 25: Serving the Least
    • Alcott School Ministry
    • Angel Tree
    • Local Missions >
      • Faith Communities Coalition on Foster Care
      • South Oakland Shelter
      • International Missions >
        • Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM)
        • Kenya Mission Trip Story
        • Faith Kasoni - Kenya
        • Chang-Lopez
      • Little Free Libraries
    • In Our Church >
      • Deacons
      • Stephen Ministry
      • Memorial Service Help
    • Faith Community Coalition on Foster Care >
      • Calendar
    • Mission Videos
  • Learn
    • Children's and Family Ministries >
      • Five Part Story
      • Worship Wonder
      • CrossWalks
      • Faith at Home Resources
      • Build a Bible For Kids
      • Registration
      • Calendar for Children's & Family MInistries
      • Milestones for Children
      • Inclusion Videos
    • Youth Ministries >
      • RIVET Sundays
      • LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
    • Confirmation
    • Education Videos >
      • Five Women Five Journeys
      • Health and Wellness
      • Theologian in Residence
      • Teacher Training Videos
      • Sacraments Videos
      • Children's Events Videos
      • Bus Training Video
      • Children's Ministry
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Church History 101 >
        • The Jesus Community
        • The Church Expands
        • Constantine to the Reformation
        • The Reformation
        • The Church in America
      • Christian Faith Foundation
      • John Calvin For Everyone
      • What is a Presbyterian Video Series
      • Two Year Bible Trek
      • Presbyterian Women Study Notes
      • Immigration Information
      • Faith Formation Groups
      • Fellowship and Ministry Groups
      • Classes and Events
    • Hand in Hand Early Learning Center
    • Belhar Confession
    • All Abilities Inclusion Ministry
    • Pastoral Care Specialist Program
    • Disability Inclusion Resources
  • Events
    • Christmas Around the World
    • A Special Night - Live Nativity
    • eLOFT
    • Spring Hill Winter Retreat
    • Staying Safe Online
    • Concerts at First
    • Touch the Water
    • Photo Directory
    • Baskets of Love
    • Lunch and Learn
    • Advent by Candlelight
  • News
    • Annual Report
    • First Things
    • First News
  • Connect
    • Inclusive Communities Network
    • Faith Formation Groups
    • Fellowship and Ministry Groups
  • Members' Portal
  • Give
    • Contribute to FPC
    • 2020 Pledge Form
    • Community Rewards Programs >
      • Kroger Sign up/Re-register
      • Link to AmazonSmile
    • FPC Benevolences
    • Deacons
    • First Fund >
      • Donating
      • Grant Requests
      • Serving the World
      • History

Church History 101

This portion of our website offers thirty-three articles which give a very brief overview of the church from the time of Jesus to the present day.  Our hope is that they will encourage readers to learn more. Click on any of the images to go to the periods mentioned below.
Picture
The Jesus Community
Picture
The Church Expands
Picture
Constantine to the Reformation
Picture
The Reformation
Picture
The Church in America
First Presbyterian Church
Phone:  248-644-2040
Fax:         248-644-8047
Email:    contact@everybodyschurch.org
Address: 1669 W. Maple, Birmingham, MI 48009
Hand in Hand Early Learning Center
Phone:   248-644-2040 ext. 124
FAR Therapeutic Arts and Recreation 
Phone:    248-646-3347
Presbytery of Detroit
Presbyterian Church USA
Skyline Camp and Conference Center
Phone: 248-644-2043 (Birmingham Office)
               810-798-8240 (Almont Campus)
Samaritan Counseling Center
Phone: 248-474-4701
  • Home
  • Info
    • Why I Go to Everybody's Church
    • Our Vision >
      • Jesus Christ >
        • Celebrating
      • Reaching
      • Serving
      • Welcoming
      • Connecting
      • Growing
    • map and directions
    • Our Staff
    • Staff Contact Information
    • What to Expect FAQs
    • Building Use Fees
    • Baptism
    • Communion
    • Wedding Information
    • Funeral Information
    • Presbyterian Church USA
    • Our Stained Glass Windows
    • The Presbytery of Detroit
    • Contact
  • Worship
    • Worship Schedule
    • Meditative Prayer Service
    • eLOFT
    • Rejoicing Spirits Worship
    • Children in Worship
    • Recent Sermons >
      • Bulletins
    • Worship Service Videos
    • Sanctuary Cam
    • Christmas Eve Services
    • Worship Videos >
      • Trombone Choir
      • Choir Videos
      • Handbell Choir Videos
    • Music Ministries >
      • Choir Members
  • Serve
    • Mission Funding
    • Matthew 25: Serving the Least
    • Alcott School Ministry
    • Angel Tree
    • Local Missions >
      • Faith Communities Coalition on Foster Care
      • South Oakland Shelter
      • International Missions >
        • Yucatan Peninsula Mission (YPM)
        • Kenya Mission Trip Story
        • Faith Kasoni - Kenya
        • Chang-Lopez
      • Little Free Libraries
    • In Our Church >
      • Deacons
      • Stephen Ministry
      • Memorial Service Help
    • Faith Community Coalition on Foster Care >
      • Calendar
    • Mission Videos
  • Learn
    • Children's and Family Ministries >
      • Five Part Story
      • Worship Wonder
      • CrossWalks
      • Faith at Home Resources
      • Build a Bible For Kids
      • Registration
      • Calendar for Children's & Family MInistries
      • Milestones for Children
      • Inclusion Videos
    • Youth Ministries >
      • RIVET Sundays
      • LGBTQ+ Youth Resources
    • Confirmation
    • Education Videos >
      • Five Women Five Journeys
      • Health and Wellness
      • Theologian in Residence
      • Teacher Training Videos
      • Sacraments Videos
      • Children's Events Videos
      • Bus Training Video
      • Children's Ministry
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Church History 101 >
        • The Jesus Community
        • The Church Expands
        • Constantine to the Reformation
        • The Reformation
        • The Church in America
      • Christian Faith Foundation
      • John Calvin For Everyone
      • What is a Presbyterian Video Series
      • Two Year Bible Trek
      • Presbyterian Women Study Notes
      • Immigration Information
      • Faith Formation Groups
      • Fellowship and Ministry Groups
      • Classes and Events
    • Hand in Hand Early Learning Center
    • Belhar Confession
    • All Abilities Inclusion Ministry
    • Pastoral Care Specialist Program
    • Disability Inclusion Resources
  • Events
    • Christmas Around the World
    • A Special Night - Live Nativity
    • eLOFT
    • Spring Hill Winter Retreat
    • Staying Safe Online
    • Concerts at First
    • Touch the Water
    • Photo Directory
    • Baskets of Love
    • Lunch and Learn
    • Advent by Candlelight
  • News
    • Annual Report
    • First Things
    • First News
  • Connect
    • Inclusive Communities Network
    • Faith Formation Groups
    • Fellowship and Ministry Groups
  • Members' Portal
  • Give
    • Contribute to FPC
    • 2020 Pledge Form
    • Community Rewards Programs >
      • Kroger Sign up/Re-register
      • Link to AmazonSmile
    • FPC Benevolences
    • Deacons
    • First Fund >
      • Donating
      • Grant Requests
      • Serving the World
      • History