Everything begins with worship. We worship every Sunday in-person and online. To worship online “live or later” go to our YouTube channel (search: FPC Rochester MN). Currently worship is at 10:15 am.
 

Communion is celebrated the first Sunday of every month.
For holiday & special seasonal worship times call the church office at 507-282-1618.

WHERE DO I PARK?

We have parking available in the church lot off 6th Avenue SW. The adjoining Mayo lot (upper parking lot) is also available for Sunday use. We have barrier free access to the Sanctuary and elevators that service all areas of the church. Arriving for a worship service 15 minutes early is generally sufficient, except on Christmas Eve and Easter.
 

WHERE SHOULD I GO?

Enter through one of the four glass doors on the 6th Ave. side of the building.  The sanctuary is to the left of the entrance.  There are easy to follow signs for the other areas of the church.
 

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS FOR CHILDCARE?

We offer a staffed nursery program on Sunday mornings with child care specialists who have been background checked. As you enter the building from the 6th Avenue parking lot, go to your right and walk all the way down the hall, make another right and follow the hallway to find our nursery. Our child care workers will check you in. We have Greeters at the front door who would be happy to assist you.

WHAT DO I WEAR?

We run the gamut here at First Presbyterian, some dress casual and some prefer a jacket and tie. You would not be out of place with either choice. Come dressed as you feel comfortable.
 

WHAT HAPPENS DURING SERVICE?

We have a traditional style of worship, featuring classically oriented music. Theologically speaking, you will find some of our members to be on the conservative side, while others lean more to the progressive side of the spectrum. There is an opportunity provided to make prayer requests. We offer a Children’s Time for young people up through third grade to come forward for a children’s sermon. On communion Sundays, the congregation comes forward to receive the elements. Our communion is open to all who confess Jesus Christ as their Savior. The wine used in our sacrament is grape juice and do provide a gluten free option. We generally plan for worship to last 60 minutes, although on occasion we will go 5-10 minutes over an especially busy Sundays.
 

If you are visiting with us…

If you are visiting with us, please make sure to use a blue mug during Fellowship Hour so our members can have an opportunity to welcome you.

Inquirers’ classes are held for those who want to know more about our church. If you would like to join First Presbyterian Church, you are asked to attend the inquirers’ classes, meet with the Session, and present yourself to the congregation. Membership is granted by transfer of membership from another congregation, by reaffirmation of faith, or by profession of faith for the first time.

New Member Seminars

New member seminars are offered in October, February and June. In October and February, the class will meet on two successive Sundays during the education hour (9:45-10:45) usually in the Pastor’s office. In June, the class meets one Sunday from 10:45 – 12:00, usually in the Pastor’s office. Please contact the church office if you want to be added to the list for an upcoming seminar, or watch our newsletter for specific dates.

Please provide us some quick information so we can contact you and provide more information about joining our church. If you are interested in joining us, please contact the church office. One of the pastors will be happy to meet with you.