Frame Memorial
Presbyterian Church
Frame Memorial
Presbyterian Church
Who We Are
Some of us would describe ourselves as progressive, others would describe ourselves as conservative; but we all would describe ourselves as welcoming, caring, and active in working to share the love of God with the community around us.
Mission Statement: Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church is a welcoming, inclusive community. We invite all who seek to follow Jesus Christ into full participation in the life and leadership of our church.
We serve God by demonstrating our commitment to mission outreach to those in need, and through our environmental stewardship.
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WE ARE a Matthew 25 congregation.
In the Bible book of Matthew Jesus uses 3 stories (parables) to show us how to live as Christians. When we care for the hungry, thirsty, unclothed, strangers, prisoners, or the sick, we are caring for Jesus.
The message of Christianity is love. We are to love each other, and also love the stranger, the immigrant, and the prisoner.
Frame has prioritized eradicating systemic poverty, climate action, and gender justice for our Matthew 25 commitment.
WE ARE a More Light Presbyterian congregation.
We believe in the full participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people in the life, ministry and witness of our church and community. More Light congregations are whole communities, where a fulfilling life in God’s creation is meant for all.
WE ARE Welcoming to ALL.
The Safe Zone decal means some of us have gained an understanding, through training, of LGBTQIA+ identities, gender, and sexuality. We are sensitive to how words may sometimes show unintended prejudice, assumption, or privilege. LGBTQIA+ individuals sometimes question whether they will feel safe, welcomed, or supported in a new place. We are committed to creating an LGBTQIA+ inclusive environment here where all feel safe, welcomed and supported.
WE ARE Climate Activists
We are Climate Activists certified as an Earth Care Congregation. Our faith urges us to strive for eco-justice. This means we answer God’s call to defend and heal the earth while working to assure justice for our planet and the human beings who live on it. We work to support and nurture earth-sustaining activities in the fields of worship, education, facilities, and outreach.
WE ARE a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
We are faithfully working to serve Christ in the world through communities of faith, hope, love, and witness. Presbyterians encourage involvement in service to our church and our neighbors. Deacons offer loving care to those who are sick or grieving among us. Elders lead our Session (governing body) and congregation in fulfilling our mission of serving our community and world.
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we are all resting our feet on ancestral lands that Indigenous peoples have stewarded and that those lands were taken by force or fraud. So, we honor the Ho Chunk and Menominee peoples who stewarded what we now know as Central Wisconsin and ask for God’s blessing on their descendants.
A Brief History
Frame was founded in 1865 as the First Presbyterian Church in Stevens Point. The current building’s cornerstone was laid in 1892. Construction began during the tenure of the Rev. Walter Frame, who died before the building was completed. The church changed its name to recognize the energy and dedication of Rev. Frame who helped the congregation to reach out in faith and build a house of worship that has stood the test of time.
There have been 23 pastors during Frame’s history. Rev. Ashley Abraham Hood began her ministry here in October 2023. We gather at Frame for worship, fellowship and faith formation, and service beyond our doors.