First Presbyterian Church of East Aurora

Sunday Worship

We gather Sunday morning at 10 a.m.

After announcements, the Schantz organ invites us to join our hearts and minds with that communion of saints, becoming aware of God’s presence in a special way. We lift our voices to praise the Lord, then share the peace of Christ with each other.

Together, we lay our joys and concerns before God in prayer, and then children go to Sunday School. The Bible opens up to us as its words are read and interpreted, and we refresh what God has always said to those are willing to listen. We respond through music, financial offerings, and a renewed commitment to live like followers of Jesus should.

Children return from Sunday School to join us for refreshments in the Assembly Room next to the sanctuary, and we leave to bless others as we’ve been blessed.

Deeper Learning through Christian Education & Discipleship

Sunday School

The children’s ministry begins after they’re dismissed from the worship service. Our Sunday School program engages each person with a simple Bible story through a variety of activities, always under the care of wonderful volunteer teachers. Middle school programming includes more discussion mixed with hands-on volunteer activities, as questions about religion and life take on a different scope at this stage of the human journey.

Youth

Understanding how God has blessed us, and how we can bless others, should be just as real a thing in middle school and high school as anywhere else. Volunteers at FPCEA share their time and faith with youth through fun activities, helpful projects, and occasional mission trips. By God’s grace, these events become opportunities to realize more what God’s love looks like.

Bible Studies

Adult Bible studies at First Presbyterian Church provide the opportunity to learn more about how Jesus wants us to live, and currently we have two options. For anyone able to meet Wednesday mornings at 10, we gather in the Lounge to dig into the scriptures. A group of women meet at 8:45 on Sunday mornings during the school year, helping each other navigate life and faith with the Bible as their GPS.

We’re happy to create new opportunities any time there’s sufficient interest.

Presbyterian Women

First Presbyterian has had a local chapter of the national Presbyterian Women for over a hundred years. Our chapter focuses on working together to raise money for supporting mission. Collaborating helps us learn each other’s stories, make new friends, and generate funds used to help bless others.

Reaching Out

Locally

In and around East Aurora, First Presbyterian Church partners with other churches and agencies to help make the world a better place. Food and financial assistance goes to FISH, a local food pantry, and for food-vulnerable elementary school kids we fill backpacks in conjunction with the Rural Outreach Center. With support from Kiwanis, we host special worship services for Aktion Club, a program for specially-abled people. As an active partner in EA Churches Together, we collaborate with other congregations in the village providing extended ministry to the community.

Regionally

May 14, 2022 confronted us with a challenge: how can we step up and support our nearby urban neighbors? We refreshed existing commitments to Urban Christian Ministry and Peace of the City, two groups dedicated to lifting people in their Buffalo neighborhoods. Our community Engagement Team and our youth have met people in these ministries, worked alongside them, and provided financial support. The blessing has been mutual!

Globally

Our friend from Western New York Presbytery, Elena Delgado, began a ministry to provide water filtration solutions to villages in Africa. For several years we’ve supported Water Equals Life, providing finances and prayers to secure clean water for multiple communities. We also participate in Presbyterian global initiatives through One Great Hour of Sharing and other special offerings.

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