Special Services
First Presbyterian
Church of
Glen Cove 

 Upcoming Special Services

CHILDREN’S SABBATH

Sunday, October 17, 2010
As part of the National Observance of Children's Sabbath, we will be hosting a special youth celebration at our 10:00 am service. For more information contact Susan Cheney or Rev. Betsy Simpson at fpcglencove@optimum.net  

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Service begins at
7:30 pm on Friday, December 24, 2010

Please join us for a candlelight worship service in our sanctuary as we celebrate Christmas. 

 2011 Events

Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday 

January 16, 2011 - 10:00 am 

Come and celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day before our national holiday honoring this great American. 

"Celebrating the Gifts of Women" Sunday

Sunday, February 27th,
2011 at 10:00 am                                                                     

One Sunday each spring we honor the many gifts that women have given to the church. It is a special service honoring and involving women of all ages. Everyone is invited to join us in this time of reminding ourselves how much women have meant in the growth and development of the church and our faith.

Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, March 9th, at 7 pm.

Please join us for the beginning of the Lenten season with a quiet service of scripture, prayers and the imposition of Lenten ashes on our foreheads to mark the season of penitence.

Lenten Study

Wednesdays at 7 pm. beginning March 16th and running consecutive Wednesdays through April 13th. We will meet in the Upper Room over the church Parish Hall.

During the 6 weeks of Lent we will be studying the "I AM" statements found in the Gospel of John. Everyone is invited to join us. No previous Biblical knowledge is needed. We will meet for an hour and conclude with a time of prayer each evening we meet.

Easter Dawn Service

Sunday, April 24, 2011, at 7 am in Morgan Park

Our annual community Easter Dawn service will be held in Morgan Park. It is a wonderful way to begin the day and celebrate our Lord’s Resurrection. This brief ecumenical service often involves clergy of various faiths and is held outside so everyone comes dressed for the typically cold weather. Young and not-so-young find this community event ‘user friendly’.

Easter Service at the Church

Sunday, April 24, 10 am, in the sanctuary.

Everyone is invited to join us for this most joyful worship service. It is family oriented and full of uplifting music. Afterward there is a special Fellowship Hour allowing newcomers, visitors and members to share in conversation and refreshment.

Memorial Day Sunday

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
10:00 am

Join us as we take time to recognize the sacrifices of those men and women who have served in uniform.

Annual Pride Service 

Sunday, June 5th, 2011 
10:00 am


A service to celebrate and affirm the dignity and spirituality of GLBT persons, their families and friends.  All are invited to participate.

For more information see "OutNAbout" tab at left.

Men of the Church Sunday 

Sunday, June 19, 2011 10:00 am 

On Father's Day we invite you to join us to honor all men and their contributions to our faith and the life of our church. 

World Communion Sunday

Sunday, October 2, 2011 

Held annually on the first Sunday of October, World Communion Sunday is a celebration of the unity of the worldwide church. Christians in congregations around the world participate in this celebration.