worship
Honoring God and expressing our faith through creative worship.
SUNDAY MORNINGS
8:30am Worship
Held in our historic Sanctuary
This service offers a more intimate worship experience and features a smaller choir.
11:00am Worship
Held in the Great Hall
Our larger service, it features a full choir and Children’s Message. Screens project hymn lyrics and spoken words during the service.
Summer Worship (June-July)
All services held in the Sanctuary
During these months, children and youth do not meet for Sunday School. The Nursery is open from 10:45am-12:15pm.
Special Sundays Times and locations will vary
Throughout the year, we have special services. Be sure to check our social media and website for any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
You are welcome at FPC Marietta in any attire. The majority of our congregants prefer traditional Sunday dress. Younger generations often dress more casually, wearing jeans or slacks.
Can I take communion?
Communion is served the first Sunday of every month and during special services throughout the year. You do not need to be a member to participate in any aspect of worship. Our doors are open to everyone, and we encourage you to visit as often as you’d like.
CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Our congregation is full of families, and families are welcome and encouraged to worship together at either of our worship services.
Children’s Message 11am Service Open to children of all ages
Prior to each service, children are invited to pick up worship items from the blue cart at the entrance to the Sanctuary and Great Hall.
During the 11am worship service, children are invited to gather up front for a special message with a worship leader.
Children’s Church 11am Service Open to Pre-K through 1st Grade
Following the Children’s Message during the 11am worship service, children in Pre-K through 1st grade may leave for Children’s Church with children’s ministry leaders.
During Children’s Church, they will receive a Bible lesson, a light snack, and play time.
Nursery
9:15am-12:15pm
Summer: 10:30am-12:15pm
For younger children who need a quieter space, our nursery provides a secure, happy and loving environment during all services for children ages 8 weeks to 4 years.
Scripture Readers 8:30am and 11am Services Children in 4th-12th Grade
Older children in 4-12th grade are encouraged to serve as scripture readers in one or both worship services.
Support is provided to children who do not have experience with public speaking.
Acolytes
8am and 11am Services Children in 2nd-5th Grade
Children are encouraged to lead worship as an acolyte in one or both worship services.
The acolyte processes in with other worship leaders to light the candles in the front of the Sanctuary or Great Hall. They also extinguish the candles, carrying the light out of worship, followed by other leaders.
BETWEEN SERVICES
Sunday School
Sundays | 9:45-10:45am
Sunday School classes are held for children, youth, and adults from September through May. While some adult classes continue to meet through the summer, others take a break.
Fellowship Breakfast
Monthly | September – May
Once a month, volunteers prepare a delicious hot breakfast for the congregation to enjoy between services.
$7/person or $28/family max
Stephen Ministry
Sundays | 10am-12pm
A Stephen Minister is on call for one-on-one, confidential support each Sunday morning. If you would like to speak with a Stephen Minister during that time, please see the front desk attendant or one of the deacons on duty, and they will locate one for you.