Ministries

Worship and Music Ministries

Worship is central to our life together at First Presbyterian Church. We strive to:

• joyfully ascribe all praise and honor, glory and power to the triune God
• acknowledge God present in the world and in our lives
• respond to God's claim and redemptive action in Jesus Christ
• become transformed, renewed and equipped for God's service in the world

Rooted in the traditional Service for the Lord's Day, worship at First Presbyterian is both reformed and catholic.While treasuring the classical liturgies and musical forms; we embrace new forms and music that have scriptural, doctrinal and musical integrity. Brochures describing the worship services and music ministry of the church are available in the narthex.

Congregational Ministries

Within these walls, you will find a community of people who minister not only to the world but also to each other. We take care of one another, and together we learn about the Christian faith. We pray, study, listen, support, and encourage each other in our faith journey.

• Kare Kitchen - Delivering food to members in time of need
• Pastors' Aides - Visiting home-bound members
• Stephen Ministry - Crisis ministry to members of the church by trained lay ministers
• Volunteer Ministry - Helping members find a place to serve
• Welcome Ministry - Greeting and contacting new and prospective members

Education and Fellowship

• All-Church Activities - Food, fellowship, and spiritual growth for all ages.
• Children's Ministry - Classes and activities for all children, birth through the sixth grade.
• Developmental Day School - Providing weekday childcare for parents who work downtown.
• Doing Theology Downtown- Bible study meeting Wednesdays at Noon.
• Presbyterian Women - Bible study and service for all women of the church.
• Singles Ministry - Fellowship, service, study for adults of all ages.
• Youth - Study and fellowship for teenagers.

Community Ministries
For the poor will never cease out of the land. Therefore I command you. You shall open your hand to your poor and needy neighbor.
- Deuteronomy 15:11

• The Stewpot offers a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs as well as opportunities to start a new life. The Stewpot provides hot meals, case management services, drug and alcohol addiction services, dental and medical care, and program opportunities for self-sufficiency.
• Saturday School - Teaching inner-city elementary children on Saturday mornings.
• Venturing Crew - Leading coed scout troop for inner-city youth.

Missions
Across the street and around the world, members have many mission opportunities: annual trips to Mexico and South Africa, participation in Hands with Heart Day and Habitat for Humanity, and the giving of time and resources to other benevolent causes.