General information

Sundays

9:30 AM Faith Formation | 11:00 AM Worship Service

welcome to
first presbyterian church of the covenant

We are delighted to have you here and have prepared some helpful information to answer any questions you may have before your visit. Whether you're looking for service times, directions, or what to expect, we hope this guide serves you well. We look forward to welcoming you in person!

Come See Us!

What are OUR services like?

Whether it is through the music, prayer or a sermon, God's word is at the center of all of our gatherings. We are grateful for a diversity of worship content led by many from the congregation.

What Time is the worship service?

Worship services are at 11:00 AM, with Fellowship in our Parlor at 12:00 PM.

During the summer (Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend), worship services begin at 10:00 AM. Fellowship is under the Belltower at 11:00 AM.

Where should I go when I enter the building?

The 7th Street office entrance will open at 9:00 AM for those joining us for 9:30 AM Faith Formation. At 10:30 AM, the Sanctuary entrance on 6th Street will open. To ensure the safety of our building and those gathering for worship, the office entrance will be locked at 11:00 AM.

How do I know what to do during the worship service?

Your bulletin will contain the responses, readings, and hymn numbers that will be shared during the service. Hymnals are the purple books found in the pews. Children's Bibles are also available for you to use in the pews!



Children's Moment

Children ages 4-5th grade will be invited to the front of the Sanctuary for a Children's Moment, where our pastors share the day's message with stories and props. All children are welcome!

Kids' Church

After the Children's Moment, children ages 4-5th grade are welcome to gather in the nursery for music and crafts. They will be returned to the Sanctuary before the end of worship. On Communion Sundays, they will return to the Sanctuary after the sermon to witness Communion and partake if desired.



offerings

Tithes and offerings will be received from the pews during the service. Offerings may also be made through Realm online or by mail to our office.

fellowship

After worship, all are welcome to gather in the Parlor for Fellowship. Light refreshments will be provided.



worshipping from home

bulletin

Our bulletin will be sent out at 4:00 PM via MailChimp on the Friday before the worship service. This bulletin will also include copies of the hymns that will be sung during worship. To be added to this mailing, please contact the church office at [email protected].

Attendance forms

Worshippers joining via Facebook LIVE are encouraged to scan the QR code and fill out the brief Google form. This allows us to count you as present for worship.

facebook live

Our worship service is livestreamed via Facebook LIVE. You can find this service at facebook.com/firstcovenanterie. *If you are actively ill, we ask you to join us online in order to keep us all as healthy as possible. 


contact

We are located at:

250 West 7th St., Erie, PA 16501

814.456.4243

[email protected]

office hours

Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

sunday worship time

Worship will take place at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings in the Sanctuary and on Facebook LIVE. Go to this link www.Facebook.com/FirstCovenantErie/ to join us online.


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