First Presbyterian
WORSHIP
SUNDAYS 10:00 AM
Worshipping God each week is the spiritual practice that keeps our lives in focus. If you feel far from God, consider making weekly worship a priority. It is difficult to train ourselves to see people and events as God sees them without God’s help. Worship is the weekly occasion when we:
Worship at First Presbyterian is traditional, yet relaxed. During worship, we put forth our best. Dress our best, whatever that may be. Following a Children’s Sermon, children 1st grade and below are invited to leave the service to go to Children’s Church while everyone else continues worship in the Sanctuary. Worship is the weekly occasion when we:
Sunday Morning
Every Sunday we gather together for traditional worship at 9:00 am and 11:00 am. We bring our best for these services to give glory to God. We sing, read scripture, pray, celebrate the sacraments.
Kirkin' O' the Tartans
Each year in October we celebrate the heritage of all worshipers. Historically the Presbyterian Church's roots are in Scotland, For the Kirin' O' the Tartans we have a full bagpipe band, and a procession of Tartans.
Intergenerational Leaders
The act of worship is an expression of the entire community. Active involvement of all particpants is an important part of our communal worship. Children, youth and adults take part in leading.
Sacraments
The sacraments of Baptism and Communion are practiced regularly in worship. We celebrate communion the first Sunday of every month and at the early service during Advent and Lent.
Liturgical Calendar
We follow the Reformed Liturgical Calendar. These celebrations include Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Palm Sunday, Easter, Pentecost, World Communion Sunday among others.
Special Services
Throughout the year we have many special services involving different groups in our church. These include Scouts, Noah's Ark Preschool, Children's Sabbath, Vacation Bible School, Women's Sunday, and youth Sunday among others.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR DIRECTOR
We love keeping people in the loop and informed.
Director Steve Skinner
"We want you to come just as you are. When you walk through our doors you may see people in suits and ties, but you will also see people in jeans and t-shirts. We want to make sure when you visit you are comfortable and that is all that matters to us. As long you are come through our doors, we want to make sure you feel loved and welcomed. If you ever need anything, always feel free to connect with us. We love to hear from our new visitors. "
FESTIVA
Each year since 2000, First Presbyterian Church has hosted a series of high-quality cultural arts performances and presentations that are offered to the community free of charge.