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Please join us in person for worship every Sunday at 10:30am.

We also stream our worship services on Facebook, just click the link above to join our page!

Welcome back! It has been a long journey through the past few years. Though things are still a bit different, the main goal of our time together is to praise God while implementing safety protocols meant to keep us as safe as possible. Here are some things to note:

·         Masks are optional to be worn. Please do not hesitate to wear a mask if you feel you must do so to protect either yourself or others. Please continue to practice due diligence if you are COVID positive and stay home if you are unwell.

·         Offerings will be collected at the end of the service at the Sanctuary’s main entrance. Please place them in baskets as you exit service.

·         We are now singing and celebrating in service. Please feel free to join us in joyous worship if you can!

·         We now have a time of fellowship after service. Please feel free to join us for coffee and snacks after service. We sometimes have larger events as well!

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we re-enter into our worship space together. Let’s pray for continued health and safety.

We, as the congregation of First Presbyterian Church of Worcester, want to share this statement in response to the racial division and tension in this country:

First Presbyterian Church of Worcester is a house of God, where we value love, faith, and equality for everyone. We celebrate the diversity of our congregation. The recent killing of George Floyd has shown disparities in the nation, where not everyone is subject to those values. Racism is a man-made disease that needs to be eradicated in all of its forms. We must break the cycles of hate that exist and prey on people of color today. In these difficult times, we must all come together, regardless of religion, political party, race, or any other identity, to take a stand and combat the issues that disproportionately affect black people. 

Mark 12:31 states the greatest commandment: “Love your neighbor as yourself”. We must come together in these challenging times and advocate for this exact cause. In this modern world, Christians must actively be examples of the love that God desired for all of His creation. Acceptance is ingrained in our religion and we have a duty to spread love to our fellow brothers and sisters. We encourage everyone in a time like this to reflect deeply within themselves and find ways to be a part of the change. We must do better. 

First Presbyterian Church of Worcester

WELCOME

As a church of Jesus Christ, we want to help people experience the love of God by welcoming all, worshiping as one family, growing in faith and Christian service, as witnesses to the glory of God.

CURRENT EVENTS

Our Annual Meeting will occur Sunday, October 18, 2020, immediately following our worship service. We have adopted a hybrid approach this year. Members are welcome to attend in person or via Zoom. A link to the virtual meeting will be included in this week’s email newsletter. The Annual Report can be viewed here.

MISSION OUTREACH CORNER

Thanks to everyone who has donated to the Walk for Homeless!  We have raised 1/3 of our goal of raising $1,500 to support organizations that serve the most vulnerable in the city:  the homeless, home insecure, and hungry. Learn more this Sunday during the Minute for Mission. 

You can donate at https://www.walkforthehomeless.org/team/293113 or send a check to First Presbyterian Church with "Walk for Homeless" on the memo line!

Thank you on behalf of the Mission Committee,
Lesa McWalters