Join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 or 11:00 AM.
Join us for Sunday worship at 8:30 or 11:00 AM.
"Worship is not a cheerful gathering of nice people who sing songs and feel good. |
The worship of God is the first priority of the church – and all its other ministries emerge out of this primary calling. Each Sunday morning, as the members and friends of First Presbyterian gather for worship, we make a conscious effort to help visitors feel welcome as they worship alongside us. Our Sunday services follow the fourfold pattern inherited from the early church:
We gather around God's word (introit, call to worship, hymn, prayer of confession) We hear God's word proclaimed (children's message, anthem, scripture readings, sermon) We respond in faith and gratitude (affirmation of faith, offering, hymn, pastoral prayer) We go out into the world (hymn, benediction, postlude) |
We do not insist that our way of doing things is the 'correct' way and that all other ways are somehow inferior. However, we have found surprising depth and beauty in the structure of historic Christian worship, as we walk in the footsteps of many faithful generations who have gone before us.
Music is a heartfelt expression of our praise and thanksgiving, whether we're singing hymns written centuries ago or songs written recently. We sing with the accompaniment of the pipe organ and the piano. At the 11:00 service (but not at 8:30), the choir enhances our worship with an introit and anthem most weeks. The Liberty Bells and the French Creek Brass Quintet also contribute a special musical offering (11:00 only) from time to time.
Our worship may include the celebration of Holy Communion, which Christ both instituted and commanded his disciples to continue (I Corinthians 11:23-26). The Presbyterian church welcomes those of any age to receive Communion, but visitors are under no obligation to participate. We typically celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of every month.
Music is a heartfelt expression of our praise and thanksgiving, whether we're singing hymns written centuries ago or songs written recently. We sing with the accompaniment of the pipe organ and the piano. At the 11:00 service (but not at 8:30), the choir enhances our worship with an introit and anthem most weeks. The Liberty Bells and the French Creek Brass Quintet also contribute a special musical offering (11:00 only) from time to time.
Our worship may include the celebration of Holy Communion, which Christ both instituted and commanded his disciples to continue (I Corinthians 11:23-26). The Presbyterian church welcomes those of any age to receive Communion, but visitors are under no obligation to participate. We typically celebrate Communion on the first Sunday of every month.
If you plan to visit us, you can find parking in the church's two lots: one adjoining the south side of the building, and one on the east side of Liberty Street. On-street parking is also available nearby. We welcome children! Childcare for those of elementary age is available during the service; we encourage older children and teens to remain in the sanctuary with their parents. And please feel free to stick around for coffee and conversation after worship!