Out of concern for the physical health and safety of our congregation and wider community, our church is meeting online until further notice.
During a time of crisis, television host Mr. Rogers reminded children what his mom told to him as a child, “when you are feeling sad and overwhelmed by what you see, look to the helpers” – people who are there to care for people in need. In a similar way, Scripture directs us to look to Jesus as the source and means of renewing our faith, framing our identity, and determining our purpose. During the Covid-19 health crisis and our emergence from its threat and restrictions we’ll reflect on the revelatory “I Am” sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John to clarify our priorities and sense of direction.
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The priority of our church is to worship God while maximizing the safety of our congregation and community. There are many indications that we have a long road ahead of us (related to health risks of the coronavirus) before we fully return to in-person worship in our sanctuary, and that we are “only in the first inning of a long, nine-inning game.”
To ensure safety, First Presbyterian Church of Santa Rosa will continue on-line worship and not shift to in-person, outdoor, or car worship, at this time. We will thoughtfully and carefully plan for re-opening the church once, rather than have to close down a church function previously opened.
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Our online worship format includes video introductions, recorded music, Scripture reading, and a sermon by one of our pastors.
Below the worship order, are links to a Kids Church lesson plan with video and family interaction and a Youth Rendezvous devotional with a Bible lesson. At the bottom of the page is a link to an archive of our online worship.
