FAQs
1. WHAT CAN I EXPECT WHEN I VISIT?
You can expect to be LOVED, VALUED, and WELCOMED! When you visit on Sunday mornings you will find a warm and welcoming
people. When you arrive, you may enter through the Sanctuary doors. A greeter will meet you at the front doors and help you
navigate your way!
2. WHAT IS THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE LIKE?
Worship at FPC Covington is to the glory of God! We are not spectators, but active participants in worship! We pray, sing, read the
bible, reflect with a sermon, and fellowship as the Body of Jesus Christ.
3. WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR WORSHIP?
You can arrive anytime between 10:45 and 11. It is okay if you are running late! We get it! Join us for worship at 11am!
4. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Come as you are! Jeans, dress, casual, or business suit – you are welcome just as you are at FPC! You will see people dressed in
their “Sunday best” as well as comfortable and casual!
5. WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
When you arrive on campus you will see handicap signs closest to the doors. You may park anywhere around the church building
as well as the parking lot where the Chamber of Commerce is located.
6. WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR MY CHILDREN AT FPC?
We welcome all wiggles and giggles! On Sundays, children are welcome in worship! We provide a worship bag for each child and
have a “Moment with the Children” during the worship service. We also have a nursery for our youngest disciples. Our Nursery
workers are trained to follow Child Protection Policy. We also have Sunday school for our Elementary-age children at 10:00am.
7. DO YOU HAVE SUNDAY SCHOOL?
Yes! Sunday School is 10:00 am - 10:45 on Sunday mornings. Join us and invite a friend! Nursery is provided during Sunday School
beginning at 9:45 am. Click on each to learn more:
Adult Sunday School
Youth Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School
8. WHAT DO PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE?
We believe that we are all children of God! We believe God is active in our lives and invites us to participate in God’s activity in the
world. We believe the church is reformed and always reforming. We believe we are saved by God’s grace through life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ! We believe the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday faith journeys. We believe YOU are loved, valued,
and welcome!
9. HOW DO I GET CONNECTED AT FPC?
You are welcome to join us for any and all ministry opportunity offerings! We would love to connect you with the church family of
FPC! Our pastor, Neeley, would love to treat you to coffee or tea (or even ice cream!) You can reach her at neeley@fpccov.org.
Coffee dates or Front Porch Visits can be in person and/or virtual. You may also participate in our Seekers and Searchers class we
host twice a year for those interested in learning more about the PCUSA and FPC Covington!
10. HOW CAN I JOIN THE CHURCH?
Just say YES to becoming an active member in the life and ministry of FPC! In the Presbyterian Church there are a variety of ways
to join:
• Profession of Faith: This is when you say YES to trusting in God’s grace in Jesus Christ and desire to become part of the
fellowship and ministry of the Church! If you are not baptized, we shall participate in the sacrament of Baptism!
• Transfer of Letter: If you are already a member of another Christian Church, you can join FPC Covington by the Session (our
fancy word for local governing body) requesting a letter of transfer from your previous congregation.
• Reaffirmation of Faith: Recognizing you have already been baptized (We believe in ONE baptism – in the name of the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit) you can join the church by reaffirming your trust in our Lord, Jesus Christ and your desire to actively
participate in the life of the church!
...and NO, you don’t have to join to be a part of our church family! We welcome seekers, searchers, sinners, and saints...member
or not! Interested in joining? Contact Pastor Neeley! Neeley@fpccov.org
You can expect to be LOVED, VALUED, and WELCOMED! When you visit on Sunday mornings you will find a warm and welcoming
people. When you arrive, you may enter through the Sanctuary doors. A greeter will meet you at the front doors and help you
navigate your way!
2. WHAT IS THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE LIKE?
Worship at FPC Covington is to the glory of God! We are not spectators, but active participants in worship! We pray, sing, read the
bible, reflect with a sermon, and fellowship as the Body of Jesus Christ.
3. WHAT TIME SHOULD I ARRIVE FOR WORSHIP?
You can arrive anytime between 10:45 and 11. It is okay if you are running late! We get it! Join us for worship at 11am!
4. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
Come as you are! Jeans, dress, casual, or business suit – you are welcome just as you are at FPC! You will see people dressed in
their “Sunday best” as well as comfortable and casual!
5. WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
When you arrive on campus you will see handicap signs closest to the doors. You may park anywhere around the church building
as well as the parking lot where the Chamber of Commerce is located.
6. WHAT IS AVAILABLE FOR MY CHILDREN AT FPC?
We welcome all wiggles and giggles! On Sundays, children are welcome in worship! We provide a worship bag for each child and
have a “Moment with the Children” during the worship service. We also have a nursery for our youngest disciples. Our Nursery
workers are trained to follow Child Protection Policy. We also have Sunday school for our Elementary-age children at 10:00am.
7. DO YOU HAVE SUNDAY SCHOOL?
Yes! Sunday School is 10:00 am - 10:45 on Sunday mornings. Join us and invite a friend! Nursery is provided during Sunday School
beginning at 9:45 am. Click on each to learn more:
Adult Sunday School
Youth Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School
8. WHAT DO PRESBYTERIANS BELIEVE?
We believe that we are all children of God! We believe God is active in our lives and invites us to participate in God’s activity in the
world. We believe the church is reformed and always reforming. We believe we are saved by God’s grace through life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ! We believe the Holy Spirit guides us in our everyday faith journeys. We believe YOU are loved, valued,
and welcome!
9. HOW DO I GET CONNECTED AT FPC?
You are welcome to join us for any and all ministry opportunity offerings! We would love to connect you with the church family of
FPC! Our pastor, Neeley, would love to treat you to coffee or tea (or even ice cream!) You can reach her at neeley@fpccov.org.
Coffee dates or Front Porch Visits can be in person and/or virtual. You may also participate in our Seekers and Searchers class we
host twice a year for those interested in learning more about the PCUSA and FPC Covington!
10. HOW CAN I JOIN THE CHURCH?
Just say YES to becoming an active member in the life and ministry of FPC! In the Presbyterian Church there are a variety of ways
to join:
• Profession of Faith: This is when you say YES to trusting in God’s grace in Jesus Christ and desire to become part of the
fellowship and ministry of the Church! If you are not baptized, we shall participate in the sacrament of Baptism!
• Transfer of Letter: If you are already a member of another Christian Church, you can join FPC Covington by the Session (our
fancy word for local governing body) requesting a letter of transfer from your previous congregation.
• Reaffirmation of Faith: Recognizing you have already been baptized (We believe in ONE baptism – in the name of the Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit) you can join the church by reaffirming your trust in our Lord, Jesus Christ and your desire to actively
participate in the life of the church!
...and NO, you don’t have to join to be a part of our church family! We welcome seekers, searchers, sinners, and saints...member
or not! Interested in joining? Contact Pastor Neeley! Neeley@fpccov.org
