Worship
We welcome all!
11:00 am Sundays
What should I expect?
At First Presbyterian, expect to be loved and embraced by both the spirit and the word, but also by the kindness of our congregation. We worship in what is called a blended style.
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On Sunday mornings our choir sings throughout the year and the organ and piano lead our hymn singing. We are also blessed by a handbell choir and our Chancel Ensemble, whose contemporary music adds another dimension to our worship.
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We recite the Lord's prayer, and once a month we share Communion which is open to all who trust Jesus.
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Whether you are moved by acoustic music or you love the grand tradition of the organ and choir – you will find a worship that blends both traditions here at First Presbyterian.
Where can I park?
There are three parking lots available on Sunday mornings. There is a lot on 19th St. (the orange one in the picture), a lot on Church St. (the blue one), and a lot on 20th St. (the one in green). The lots on Church and 20th both have entrances on 20th street in the back of the church. Please note that our accessibility ramp and most of our accessible parking spaces are located at the Church St. entrance and parking lot by the Children’s playground.
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Ushers will be on hand if you need assistance. These doors do lock at the beginning of the service for everyone’s safety, and all entrances at that point must be made through the main doors on 19th St.
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If the gates are closed when you arrive, the code for the handles is 1903. These are in place to help keep children in throughout the week – not to keep you out!
What should I wear?
At any given Sunday morning worship service, you will see three piece suits, robes, shorts, and jeans even with a Hawaiian shirt or two. There really is no right or wrong thing to wear to worship. We believe in a come as you are approach – come in a three piece suit if you wish, or if you’re still in your working clothes – that’s okay, we welcome you here! Some times of the year, you may even see some of our members in pajamas or kilts as we have special services.
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What matters is not what you wear or how you dress, simply that you come with an open mind and heart!
Are you open and affirming?
First Presbyterian Church of Galveston is committed to being an open and affirming church for all of God’s children, regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or gender expression. All are welcome in all aspects of our church life, including baptism, communion, marriage, and ordination.
Are worship services online?
Yes! All services are archived onsite, as well as on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. If there is a specific service you are looking for, please contact our church office or watch one of our recorded sermon videos.
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If you like, you can join us for worship from home each Sunday at 11:00 am. Please see the Worship At Home page for details including a link to the bulletin.