Christian Education and Nurture
                Christian Education is a priority at First Presbyterian Church. 
                   Opportunities are available for children, youth, and adults 
                 which foster growth in faith, love, and obedience to the Lord.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
From September through May ~
each Sunday from 9 to 10:15 a.m., classes are offered. 
Everyone is welcome to join us at any time. 
Nursery care is available during Sunday School.

• 3rd-8th grade classes are taught from We Believe, a Bible based curriculum put out by the Presbyterian Church (USA).       
• Our Senior High class uses a variety of resources to discuss topics relevant to teens seeking to live out their faith in today's world.
• Adult classes use a variety of media to present topical issues for discussion that encourages spiritual growth as an individual and a community.  

SALT - Sunday AduLT Education
SALT offers thought-provoking presentations and lively discussion over
coffee in the chapel.  This is an opportunity for great fellowship and the
chance to explore ideas about our faith.  This informal group meets
Sunday from 9:15 to 10:20 a.m.  All are welcome… 

Tuesday Bible Study - 10 a.m. in the church lounge and is led by our pastor.
One Bible Study is offered each week and runs from September through June. 
All adults are welcome...

Music Ministry Worshiping the Lord through Music Soloist and Instrumentalists are incorporated into our worship.  The Brass Works, The Serendipity Woodwind Quintet as well as college and high school students enhance our services year round.    Chancel Choir  - Adult choir and high school students are welcome.  Rehearsals are held Sunday mornings at 9:25 a.m. in the choir room. September 9th ~ December 24th  Break on December 30th Bell Choir - open to anyone from the ages of 14 to adult.   Rehearsals are Sunday, Noon to 12:45 p.m. in the choir room. Schedule: Sept.16 & 23; Oct.14 & 21; Nov.4,11,18, & 25; Dec. 2,9,16,23 & 24 Younger children incorporate music through their Sunday school classes and summer bible school through Lisa Gole. Karen Bailey is Music Director and can be contacted at 1-607-742-3137. Saturday morning rehearsals will be offered toward Advent & Lent. Instrumentalists or soloists can call for a rehearsal appointment.

Missions

Missions is a very important part of our ministry at First Presbyterian.  We support several community activities including the Horseheads Food Pantry,  Second Place East, Roadside Cleanup, Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, youth organizations and others.  We annually conduct four different offerings that benefit those in need around the world as well as locally and nationally. 

The Mission Committee meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the church library.