MISSION
Local Mission
- Our Father’s Kitchen is an ecumenical ministry that provides free meals to the community every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Presbyterian is responsible for the first Saturday of each month. https://ourfatherskitchenga.com
- Greene County Community Food Pantry is supported with funds and donated food. https://www.greenecountyfoodpantry.org
- Greene County Christian Outreach https://www.greenecountychristianoutreach.org
- Circle of Love https://colinc.org
- The Victory Train https://www.victorytrain.org
Worldwide Mission
- Thornwell, which provides housing for children and support for families in crisis. https://thornwell.org
- One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which offers assistance to communities impacted by natural or man-made disasters. https://specialofferings.pcusa.org/offering/oghs/
- Souper Bowl of Caring monetary and food donations. https://tacklehunger.org/SBoC
WORSHIP AND EDUCATION
Worship
We worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. or 10 a.m. in June, July and August, and hold special services during Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Music is provided by our Music Leader, singers, and guest instrumentalists. Summer worship is at 10 a.m. for the months of June, July, and August.
Special Celebrations
Throughout the year, we hold worship services focused on different themes.
Scripture Study
We meet each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in June, July and August, in Fellowship Hall to explore the riches of Scripture. Join us for coffee and conversation.
We worship each Sunday at 11 a.m. or 10 a.m. in June, July and August, and hold special services during Lent, Easter, Advent, and Christmas. Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. Music is provided by our Music Leader, singers, and guest instrumentalists. Summer worship is at 10 a.m. for the months of June, July, and August.
Special Celebrations
Throughout the year, we hold worship services focused on different themes.
- Scottish Heritage Sunday: In May, we celebrate our Scottish Heritage with a special worship service that includes bagpipes, drums, and the Kirkin’ of the Tartans ceremony.
- Blessing of the Animals: In October, we celebrate God’s creatures by inviting pets and their owners to attend a service of blessing.
- Dickens Christmas: In December, we step back in time with a sermon, music and costume dress from the 1840s.
Scripture Study
We meet each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in June, July and August, in Fellowship Hall to explore the riches of Scripture. Join us for coffee and conversation.
UPCOMING AND RECENT WORSHIP SERVICES
FELLOWSHIP
Covered Dish Lunches
Every month or two, we gather to enjoy each other’s company and a delicious meal after worship.
Annual Picnic
Each fall, we enjoy worship and a picnic lunch at one of the parks on beautiful Lake Oconee.
Christmas Party
Each December, we gather to celebrate the season as a church family.
Men of the Church
All men are invited to meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at an area restaurant.
Women of the Church
All women are invited to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at a home or area restaurant.
Singles Supper Club
Singles meet the third Friday of each month for supper at an area restaurant.
Every month or two, we gather to enjoy each other’s company and a delicious meal after worship.
Annual Picnic
Each fall, we enjoy worship and a picnic lunch at one of the parks on beautiful Lake Oconee.
Christmas Party
Each December, we gather to celebrate the season as a church family.
Men of the Church
All men are invited to meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at an area restaurant.
Women of the Church
All women are invited to meet on the second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch at a home or area restaurant.
Singles Supper Club
Singles meet the third Friday of each month for supper at an area restaurant.