We are a worshipping community. Through life-changing preaching and inspirational music, we express our love for God and encourage one another to take his message of hope and grace into our world. First Presbyterian Church offers both traditional and contemporary worship services.

Traditional Worship
Led by our pastors and minister of music, the worship service flows between music, prayer, scripture and proclamation, as we enter together into God’s presence. The music is led by the organ and choir, and includes both lively congregational singing as well as special music designed to touch our hearts in a way only music can.

Contemporary Worship
Although its foundation and theology are identical to our traditional service, our contemporary service looks and sounds a lot different.

The atmosphere is relaxed and informal. Led by a pastor and a lay member of the church, each service moves from song, to prayer, to a message from Scripture that connects with people’s lives in a straightforward way. A variety of acoustic and electric instruments provide musical accompaniment for congregational singing so lively, you may find it difficult to resist the urge to clap along to the beat.

First Presbyterian Church’s Music Ministry exists to glorify God, sing his praises and invites others to do the same. Congregational singing is at the heart of our Music Ministry and compels us to reflect on the great truths of Scripture and particularly God’s love for us through his Son.

Adult Choirs

Sanctuary Choir
The Sanctuary Choir sings in three worship services each Sunday and presents concerts of oratorios and cantatas at various times of the year. Its membership consists of singers with many occupations, each of whom enjoys singing and leading others in doing the same. The many different styles and genres of sacred choral music ensures the singers a variety of music from week to week.

Contemporary Service Music Team
Sings in our Contemporary Worship services each Sunday.

Men's Choir
Sings in the worship services once every quarter.

Ladies Choir
Sings in the worship services once every quarter.

Friday Singers
The sole purpose of this group is to sing at retirement communities in the San Antonio area throughout the year and bring a little extra sunshine into the lives of senior adults.

Children’s Choirs
The Angels
The Cherubs
The Music Makers
The Singing Machine

Music Groups
Instrumental Ensemble
Various combinations of instruments join forces throughout the year to play preludes and offertories for the traditional worship services.

Contemporary Service Music Team
Plays in our Contemporary Worship services each Sunday.

Sanctuary Hand Bells
Thirteen bell ringers that ring five octaves of handbells periodically in our services.

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We invite you to join us as we imagine life differently and explore together the legacy of Christ’s steadfast love.