FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Would I be welcome at your church?
Yes you would be welcome. All persons are welcome at First Presbyterian Church. We have persons of different sexual orientations, races, languages, educational levels, disabilities and backgrounds as part of our church family. We have people who are in school, employed, stay at home moms and dads, looking for work and retired. We are a mixed bag of men, women, teens and children seeking to grow spiritually and to love God and neighbor.
Are teens and children welcome?
Yes teens and children are an integral part of our community. Teens worship with adults each Sunday and children have a special time with the pastor at the beginning of worship and then move to exciting age appropriate faith experiences. Our youth serve on committees and governing boards in our church and participate in mission and outreach projects as equal members of the teams.
Do I have to know what I believe before I attend?
No, we have people in our faith family who know what they believe as well as those who are still trying to figure this God and Jesus thing out. We are an inclusive community on a journey to figure out what it is that God desires of us. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey you are welcome.
Do you know what you believe?
Yes we hold to the most basic orthodox beliefs. In addition as Presbyterians we are part of the Reformed Tradition which emphasizes the love of God, the grace of Jesus Christ, the work of the Holy Spirit and the freedom of the individual conscience. At the same time we believe that God is continually calling us to love all persons and to serve the world.
What can I expect when I visit?
You can expect to find a welcoming, inclusive group of people who are glad that you have come to worship with us. We worship in a recently renovated sanctuary which comes alive each Sunday morning with the voices of children, singing and relevant discussions of the Bible.
What kind of worship services do you have?
We have three Sunday services, two in the morning (8:30am and 10:00am) which are more traditional (hymns, prayers and preaching) but eclectic in nature and one in the evening 5pm which runs during the school year. We also have 7pm Wednesday worship which is only 30 minutes and meditative.
How should I dress for Sunday service?
While many of our people attend church dressed in traditional attire (coat, tie, etc.), many of our members and visitors dress much more causally (sport shirts, jeans, etc.).
Is there child care?
We have professional child care in our nursery for our 10:00 Sunday service.
How often do you serve communion (the Lord’s Supper/Eucharist)
We serve communion every Sunday at our 8:30 service and on the first Sunday of the month at 10:00. All are invited to participate in this ritual.
