Worship
A variety of worship experiences are offered during the year. Each is designed to meet a particular need or emphasize an important time in the Christian Year. Worship is held every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.
During the summer months the First @ Friendship, an early morning 8:15 worship service held in downtown Bay City at the Pavilion in Wenonah Park is also held.
Our worship services give us a time to hear the Word of God preached, to offer prayers, to sing hymns and to celebrate the sacraments. Our multiple church choirs add to the richness of the service. A number of special services of worship focus our attention on important church holidays. Prior toCOVID-19, we offered:
During the summer months the First @ Friendship, an early morning 8:15 worship service held in downtown Bay City at the Pavilion in Wenonah Park is also held.
Our worship services give us a time to hear the Word of God preached, to offer prayers, to sing hymns and to celebrate the sacraments. Our multiple church choirs add to the richness of the service. A number of special services of worship focus our attention on important church holidays. Prior toCOVID-19, we offered:
Music
The Music Ministry of the church offers an opportunity for members of all ages to help enrich and uplift worship, through sacred music, as they provide musical leadership and increase their knowledge of God, the Bible and worship. FPC's Music Ministry also provides an opportunity for fellowship. A qualified staff provides leadership for all involved.
Youth Weekend
Community
First Presbyterian Church opens its doors to the community. Annual events include lunch time concerts during the Lent and Advent seasons. The nearly perfect acoustics in the sanctuary make it a premiere venue for local performing artists.
Advent Mini Concerts
First Presbyterian in conjunction with the Bay Arts Council sponsor mid-week, lunch time concerts during the Advent season. Every Wednesday during Advent a concert and light lunch are available for the general public.
Lenten Mini Concerts
First Presbyterian Church sponsors a Lenten Concert Series open to the community. Lunch is available before and after the concert in Fellowship Hall
Weddings
The church Session has prepared a guide for couples who wish to be married in the Church. For more information, please see the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City Wedding Guide. Click Here: weddingguidelines.2011.pdf
Funerals
The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Bay City has adopted formal policies for the planning of Christian funeral and memorial services. For more information, please see the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City Funeral Policy. Click Here: 2013funeral.memorial_service_guide.pdf
Columbarium Ministry
In the peaceful surroundings of the church courtyard is a Columbarium where ashes from those who have entered into the church triumphant may be inurned. For more information on the Columbarium and Memorial Garden, please click. Click Here: the_columbarium.brochure.pdf
Baptism - Please find helpful information about the Sacrament of Baptism from this pamphlet. Click Here: baptism_guide.wkgdoc.pdf
Advent Mini Concerts
First Presbyterian in conjunction with the Bay Arts Council sponsor mid-week, lunch time concerts during the Advent season. Every Wednesday during Advent a concert and light lunch are available for the general public.
Lenten Mini Concerts
First Presbyterian Church sponsors a Lenten Concert Series open to the community. Lunch is available before and after the concert in Fellowship Hall
Weddings
The church Session has prepared a guide for couples who wish to be married in the Church. For more information, please see the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City Wedding Guide. Click Here: weddingguidelines.2011.pdf
Funerals
The Session of First Presbyterian Church of Bay City has adopted formal policies for the planning of Christian funeral and memorial services. For more information, please see the First Presbyterian Church of Bay City Funeral Policy. Click Here: 2013funeral.memorial_service_guide.pdf
Columbarium Ministry
In the peaceful surroundings of the church courtyard is a Columbarium where ashes from those who have entered into the church triumphant may be inurned. For more information on the Columbarium and Memorial Garden, please click. Click Here: the_columbarium.brochure.pdf
Baptism - Please find helpful information about the Sacrament of Baptism from this pamphlet. Click Here: baptism_guide.wkgdoc.pdf
Volunteering
The worship and music ministry offers many opportunities for members to volunteer. All ages and talents are welcome to become part of our worship experience.
Ushers
Acolytes
For more information on other ways to get involved, visit our Fellowship section.
Ushers
Acolytes
For more information on other ways to get involved, visit our Fellowship section.