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 of “Wondering with God's 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 9:45am.
7. DO YOU HAVE SUNDAY SCHOOL?
Yes! Sunday School is 9:45 am - 10:45 on Sunday mornings. Join us and invite a friend! Nursery is provided during Sunday School beginning at 9:30 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 invited to join us for any of our activities! Check out our church calendar to see what might spark your interest!
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:
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 of “Wondering with God's 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 9:45am.
7. DO YOU HAVE SUNDAY SCHOOL?
Yes! Sunday School is 9:45 am - 10:45 on Sunday mornings. Join us and invite a friend! Nursery is provided during Sunday School beginning at 9:30 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 invited to join us for any of our activities! Check out our church calendar to see what might spark your interest!
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!
