Special Services

Advent and Christmas

On the four Sundays before Christmas, and throughout the weeks in between, First Presbyterian Church celebrates the coming birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our Advent services, which are a beloved tradition in this church, include sacred music of the season and lighting of advent candles

On Christmas Eve, we have three services: a family service at 4:00; a candlelight communion service at 5:30; and, at 10:30, a service of lessons and carols with youth and chancel choirs and orchestra.

Lent, Holy Week, and Easter

During Lent, we move toward Easter and celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The week before Easter, we have services each day at noon, followed by a light lunch. On Maundy Thursday, we remember Jesus' last supper by sharing communion in small groups at the homes of church members. We culminate our Lenten observance in the shadows of a candle-lit Tennebrae service on the evening of Good Friday. On Easter Sunday, in every service we joyfully celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Healing Services

Healing Services are held three times each year on Wednesday evenings, and upon request.  In this meditative service of song, prayer and silence, we seek to open our lives go God’s Spirit through repeated singing, reading of Psalms and prayers.  This is followed by anointing and praying for healing with laying on of hands, prayers of thanksgiving and a blessing.  Call our Care office at 404-228-7719 for dates or to request a special service.

Weddings

First Presbyterian Church provides a beautiful, sacred setting for weddings. Couples interested in being married at First Presbyterian who are not members must have a significant connection with the church. To schedule your wedding, contact our Wedding Director, Donna Tabaka at 404-228-7765. She will be your initial contact with the church and will meet with you to discuss your plans and arrangements.

For more information, please see our Wedding Ministry page.

Funerals & Memorial Services

When someone you love is dying or has died, we are here to provide spiritual support, and assist with funeral or memorial service plans. With the help of volunteers, Care Ministry can provide food for a simple reception at the church following the service. Stephen Ministers (fellow members of FPC who have been specially trained to provide comfort and support to you in times of need) serve as ushers and/or greeters for funeral and memorial services. We are here for you in your time of grief. Call Pat Kimbrell at 404-228-7719.

Flower Ministry

Sunday Services

By giving Sanctuary Flowers you may honor or memorialize loved ones or celebrate a special occasion such as a birthday, wedding, anniversary or baptism. For more information, please contact Lynn Jenkins 404-881-6685 or Barb Wirth 404-897-1381.

Flowers for Delivery

Each Sunday the flowers from the worship services are divided into smaller arrangements by Flower Guild Volunteers. Pastoral Care volunteers then deliver the flowers to members of the church whom we know to be recently hospitalized or homebound. Call the Pastoral Care office at 404-228-7719 to request flower deliver to someone you know needs cheering.

Roses for New Children

We celebrate the arrival of a new child into our church family, by birth or by adoption, by placing a rose in the pulpit and announcing the blessed event during Sunday morning worship. Following the service, a Preschool Committee members delivers the rose to the new parents. Please call the Care office at 404-228-7719 to inform us of the arrival of a new child in your family.