Bend First Presbyterian Church

Worship Ministry

Worship at First Presbyterian Church of Bend represents the grounding and core of everything we do as followers of Jesus. In worship, we bring praise, honor and glory to God, connect with the Gospel message, sing songs that uplift and transform, while seeking both peace and direction for serving God’s individual call to service.

Worshipers have a variety of worship styles in which to connect with God’s love. Many worshipers here connect with more than one. Know that you are welcome at any time at any service of worship. Because, at First Presbyterian of Bend, “All Are Welcome….Always!”

Child care is always provided during services of worship. On Sunday mornings, classes & gatherings for children and youth are offered every week.

9:00 am, Sunday. Contemporary songs of praise are led by The Praise Team, under direction of accomplished musician, Julie Eberhard, Worship Leader. Team singers and instrumentalists accompany worship with both electronic and acoustic instruments. The pastor brings the same message of the morning offered at each of the Sunday morning services. 

10:45 am, Sunday Traditional hymns, the organ, piano and Chancel Choir accompany this service, with music under the direction of noted Central Oregon leader, Dr. Clyde Thompson, Director of Music for FPC. Choral works, anthems and classical instruments support the themes of the day. The pastor brings the same message of the morning offered at each of the Sunday morning services.

“The 5:01!” FPC’s new Sunday Night Worship! 5:01 pm Every Sunday evening. It’s FPC’s newest weekly worship experience, a fourth in our venue of weekly worship opportunities, and with a unique new style: relaxed, comfortable, come-as-you-are, filled with high energy, powerful music and a message from Pastor Koski. It’s 45 minutes in length, and unlike any other. Afterwards, dinner will be offered in The Commons: a light soup-and-salad meal for everyone. There will be a special program for children. Child care will be provided as well. Mark “The 5:01” on your calendar for a completely new and power-filled experience!

6:00 pm, Wednesday Taize songs, prayer, time of quiet and communion embrace a peaceful contemplative worship time each week. The fourth Wednesday of the month, this service also embraces the added dimension of seeking peace in our troubled world. This is a time of contemplative solace and meditation. 45-minutes.