Worship is the center of our life together.

Our Traditional Sunday services are held at 8:30 a.m. in the Chapel and 11:00 a.m. in the main Sanctuary. The organist provides music at the 8:30 a.m. service and the Chancel Choir and organist provide music at 11:00 a.m. with frequent accompaniment by The First Brass and other instrumental accompaniment.

Our Sunday
New Song Contemporary service is a more casual meeting featuring the New Song Musical Group pictured here, and often includes the New Song Drama Team and audio visual presentations as appropriate. Also included is hymn singing by the congregation and a pastoral message. The service is conducted in Fellowship Hall, beside the Main Sanctuary building, and begins at 9:00 a.m.

Our Music Ministry
The New Song Praise Team – The praise band and choir is a contemporary group that sings regularly at the 8:45 New Song Service.

The Adult Choir – The adult choir is primarily a volunteer ensemble that sings regularly at the 8:25 and 10:55 a.m. worship services.

The Spanish Hymn Singers and Band – This group lauds their praises to God at the Spanish speaking service at 9:15 in the Chapel.

The Junior Choir – 3rd through 5th graders participate once a month or more in worship services.

The Cherub Choir – Kindergarten through 2nd grade children participate in worship services approximately once a month.

The Handbell Choir – This ensemble consists of congregational members of all ages and participate in church services once a month.

The First Brass - The First Brass is the church’s newly formed resident scholarship brass ensemble with a core ensemble of 2 trumpets, horn, tenor trombone and bass trombone. Sometimes augmented to include timpani, percussion as well as additional brass players, the Brass participate in church services approximately once a month.

At First Presbyterian we are committed to faithfully serving the Lord Jesus Christ and giving glory to God. We welcome all and we hope that you will choose to be a part of this vibrant Christian community in the heart of Sarasota.

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First Presbyterian Church
2050 Oak Street
Sarasota, Florida 34237
Phone: 941-955-8119