First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Changes Worship Times, Giving Congregants More Opportunities to Worship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- To give its congregants more time and opportunities for Sunday worship, First Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale will reschedule its contemporary and traditional services starting Sunday, April 27.

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The Sunday worship services will be 9:30 a.m. for contemporary worship and 11 a.m. for traditional worship. In September, a second traditional worship service at 8:30 a.m. will be added.

"With Sunday school and children's activities at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. now, congregants can attend Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and traditional worship at 11:00 a.m. or vice versa, or attend both contemporary and traditional worship services," said Rev. Dr. Russ Ritchel, Jr.

"The new worship schedule will provide more opportunities for congregants to worship and participate in Sunday school and children's activities, and will position our church for continued growth," he added.

First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale is located on the banks of the New River in the historic Colee Hammock neighborhood in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. With more than 1,800 members, and a strong core of volunteers, First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale prides itself in offering something for everyone, regardless of age.

For additional information about First Presbyterian Church, 401 SE 15th Ave. in Fort Lauderdale, its worship schedule or its diverse array of faith-based and social programming please visit www.firstpres.cc or call (954) 462-6200. Like what First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale is doing? Show it by clicking here.

About First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale
Founded in 1912, First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale is located on the banks of the New River in the historic Colee Hammock neighborhood in downtown Ft. Lauderdale. With more than 1,800 members, and a strong core of volunteers, First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale prides itself in offering something for everyone, regardless of age. Since 1947, First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale has operated Happyland Day School, a pre-school for ages two to Kindergarten that provides a quality Christian environment for the children of the community. Adult, youth and children choirs as well as youth groups offer ample opportunity for fellowship at any age. An Adult Activity Center is open to senior citizens and features weekly lunches, entertainment and monthly bus trips. First Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale offers two regular Sunday services as well as special worship services held throughout the year to commemorate significant days. For more information, please visit the website at www.firstpres.cc.

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