In July and August, Pastor Neal continues our annual summertime tradition of preaching through the Book of Psalms.  Join us Sunday mornings at 10am as we explore the most ancient worship book of the church.  You can watch the service live on our website, or click the green "FPC Worship Live" button below to be taken to our Facebook livestream.

Last Sunday's worship service, and pastor Neal's sermon about Psalm 137, "On the Willows"  is available to watch by clicking on the image above.  You can also find recent sermons and worship videos on our church YouTube Channel as well as our Facebook page. 

In a continued effort to provide safe, meaningful worship experiences for our community, we are adding an early, outdoor contemplative service to our Sunday morning lineup, beginning August 9th.  We will also expand the late service to offer more flexible online options for those who prefer contemporary or traditional music. The new Sunday morning worship schedule will be as follows:
 

8:00 to 8:45am - Contemplative Worship (Outdoors)
featuring Celtic chant, silent meditation, scripture & sermon, and outdoor childcare

9:45 to 10:00am - Contemporary Worship (Online)
featuring prayer and modern worship songs led by our praise band

10:00 to 10:30am - Timeless Message (Online)
featuring children's message, scripture & sermon

10:30 to 10:45 - Traditional Worship (Online)
featuring classic hymns, liturgies, and El Paso's largest pipe organ

 

Beginning on Sunday, August 9th, the church will offer an outdoor, contemplative worship service from 8:00am to 8:45am.  The service will begin with light instrumental music as people gather in the gardens of the Bell Tower on the West side of the church.   A simple, repetitive, opening chant will be sung, followed by a prayer from the Celtic Psalter, and a five minute silent meditation (seated in place or walking through the gardens and labyrinth).  At this time children will be allowed the opportunity to go with our childcare staff to the church playground for their own developmentally appropriate worship experience.  Pastor Neal will preach a short sermon, followed by the Lord's Prayer, a musical response, announcements and a closing hymn.  The service draws its inspiration from a variety of musical and liturgical traditions, including Celtic Christianity, Taize, Benedictine Monasticism, and global/multicultural spiritualities.  The focus is on quiet reflection, spiritual community, and a deep appreciation of God's Creation.

Join us this week in celebrating the following people and their birthdays: Kirsten Adams Castillo (7/26), Chris Sanders (7/27), JoAnna Arriola, Joseph Masillem (7/28).