first presbyterian church

SEEKING CHRIST & SHARING HIS LOVE

WELCOME TO FPC!

We know that visiting a church for the first time can be awkward, and we want to help make your experience at First Presbyterian a great one! We can’t wait to see you!

What should I wear?
Where do I park?
What if I have kids?

We love kids! We welcome wiggles and giggles in all church services. In both our 9am and 11am worship services we have a children’s sermon, where kids can come forward to interact with our Director of Family & Children’s Ministries. Afterwards, kids are invited to attend children’s church with our children’s ministry volunteers. Or, they can return to their parents and stay in worship. Parents are welcome to join us in children’s church to help their child(ren) get acclimated. There is a nursery available for kids under 3 at 9am and 11am.

Your children’s safety is our top priority. We have check-in stations designated by orange banners. There are volunteers available to assist with check-in and give you a quick run down of the procedures. You will enter some basic information and receive a sticker for your child and a badge for you. All of our children’s ministry volunteers have undergone a detailed background check and been vetted through an application process.
Do you have middle school and high school programming?

Where do I go when I get there?

Enter the main doors under the blue “Welcome” banner from the parking lot. We call this area inside the church “The Commons” and it is the central hub of life at FPC on Sunday. Check in with one of our Welcome Desk volunteers for directions to the Sanctuary or First Hall, or for help checking in children. After worship, we encourage you to hangout in “The Commons” grab coffee and a snack.
What time should I get there?

Plan on arriving a few minutes early. This will give you time to park, check your children into their designated areas, grab a cup of coffee, and find a seat before the service begins. We have three worship services and a community hour on Sunday morning.

Traditional Worship begins at 8am and 11am
Contemporary Worship begins at 9am
Community Hour (Sunday School) begins at 10am.
What is Community Hour?

SUNDAYS AT FPC

8am Traditional Worship | 9am Contemporary Worship | 11am Traditional Worship

Online Worship Services // Sundays at 8am, 9am, 11am

Watch live on Facebook or on our website.

10am – Sunday School & Small Groups for all

As followers of Jesus we live transformed lives in community with one another. During our 10am Community Hour, we offer many opportunities to experience transformation in small groups or Sunday school classes. We have classes for children, youth and young adults – nursery is available as well! Come forward after worship and speak with Pastor Valena or Pastor Joel about getting connected.

WOMEN’S GROUP

MOPS-Meeting twice a month, MOPS encourages and equips moms of young children to realize their potential as mothers, women and leaders, in relationship with Jesus, and in partnership with the local church.
Bible Studies-There are several groups of women who gather each week to study God’s word. Some studies meet during the day, while others gather in the evening. If you’d like to connect with a group, contact valena@fpcnorfolk.org.
Gatherings—Several times a year, the women of the church gather for fellowship and social activities. Past activities have included potlucks, paint nights, and dessert gatherings.

MEN’S GROUP

Monthly Breakfast-The men of the church gather on the first Saturday of each month for breakfast and a good word. Contact joel@fpcnorfolk.org to sign up!
Retreat-Each fall, the men of the church travel to the Outer Banks for fellowship, bible study and prayer designed to refresh and strengthen them in their faith. Contact joel@fpcnorfolk.org for more information.

Traditional Worship
at 8am and 11am

This service contains traditional elements including hymns, doxology and the Apostle’s Creed and is accompanied by our Chancel Choir. Held in our historic Sanctuary, this sacred space is the perfect place for traditional Sunday morning worship.

When attending this service, enter through the wooden doors on Colonial Avenue. There will be greeters there to meet you, answer any questions and give you a bulletin. Sit where ever you feel most comfortable.

Contemporary Worship
at 9am

This casual service is led by our praise and worship team. It includes a children’s sermon and the children are dismissed from worship with their leaders. Bring your coffee and experience the preached Word. Stay around for coffee and snacks and meet someone new!

Enter through the doors from the parking lot. There will be greeters and children’s check in stations straight ahead.