Special Services

"The service of worship for weddings...."

“The service of worship on the occasion of death ordinarily should be held in the Sanctuary in order to join this service to the community’s continuing life and witness to the resurrection. The service shall be under the direction of the Pastor. Others may be invited to participate as leaders in the service at the discretion of the Pastor.”
(Directory for Worship, W-4.10003)

Weddings

Weddings at First Presbyterian are a holy and joyful occasion - and a treasured memory. This act of worship affirms the union of a couple within the context of their covenant relationship with God.

A copy of our Wedding Guidelines may be found here.

Funerals

The resurrection is a central doctrine of the Christian faith and shapes Christians’ attitudes and responses to the event of death. Death brings loss, sorrow, and grief to all. In the fact of death Christians affirm with tears and joy the hope of the Gospel. Christians do not bear bereavement in isolation but are sustained by the power of the Spirit and the community of faith. The Church offers a ministry of love and hope to all who grieve.” (Directory for Worship, W-4, 100000).

A copy of our Funeral Guidelines may be found here.

Columbarium

The Columbarium & Memorial Garden was dedicated to the Glory of God on November 6, 2022. This addition to our ministry has 48 double-urn niches and up to 72 memorial & legacy plaques to memorialize those who are interred in our Memorial Garden and those interred elsewhere.

More information on our Columbarium & Memorial Garden may be found here.