SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP 9:45
Fellowship/coffee time begins at 9:30
 Sunday School through 6th grade
Pastor: Rev. John Chase

939 B Street 
(between 10th & Laurel) 
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 762-8269
fpcp@petalumafirst.com
Regular office hours
Tuesdays thru Friday 
9:30 - 1:30
Closed Mondays
Hours can vary, so please call before stopping by. Hours for specific individuals are on our staff page.

Welcome

Join us in worship, study, service and social activities -- no matter where you are in your faith journey.
The Exchange is a weekly eLetter distributed to members  and friends of FPCP. To be added to our distribution list, please send an email to the church office.

Hope Counseling

Hope Counseling is an important ministry supported by our church. Hope provides services to all people, regardless of their race, religion, age, or ability to pay. Their offices are located at the front of the FPCP campus, and members of our congregation serve on its board of directors. 

See the Hope Counseling Services website for more information or to make a donation. Or call 707-763-9484 if you require counseling services.

AREA FIRE RESPONSE

Sincere thanks to all those who've been volunteering in the relief efforts. During the first week, our church was open as a shelter, we hosted a community gathering, and we're already considering ways to work with neighbors and neighboring churches in response to this and future disasters.
Please continue to pray for victims, first responders, and all who are being affected by this tragedy.

Sharing a "social story with family with
young children

For families with kids on the spectrum or with kids having a hard time processing the fire. Here is a social story that you can print out or scroll through to help explain what's happening. I will create a better one soon. As always it's best if you can use pictures of your own family, neighborhood, school, etc. but you can get a general idea below and change as needed. A visual reference helps kids to understand and process situations. I hope this can help someone. ❤️
SANTA ROSA FIRESTORM UPDATE
https://www.facebook.com/groups/586292148428439/permalink/599248263799494/

SHARE Sonoma County Emergency Home Shares

PPSC’s (Petaluma People Services Center) SHARE Sonoma County will be arranging for Emergency Home Shares in Sonoma County. Based on PPSC's successful homeshare model, we hope to be able to find temporary housing for those displaced by the fire.

​If you are willing to host an evacuated individual or family in your home for a few days, few weeks, or few months, please contact PPSC SHARE Sonoma County at SHAREfire@petalumapeople.org, an information sheet and application will be sent to you immediately. If you are looking for short term temporary shared housing, please contact SHAREfire@petalumapeople.org, for more information and an application, or contact PPSC 707-765-8488.

If you want to volunteer to help with the phones, we will need assistance starting at 7:00 am on Tuesday morning (Oct. 10) at PPSC’s main office – 1500 Petaluma Blvd., South, Petaluma. Please email or call and let us know if you can volunteer.

October events

October 22: Introduction to Godly Play
Diane Ross will visit us from Seattle the weekend of October 21-22. On Sunday immediately following worship, she'll host a sample "Godly Play" session for all who are interested -- children and adults alike. We're excited about incorporating this form of children's worship during Advent.

October 24: China presentation
You're invited to hear member Cretia Horn discuss her recent trip to China on Tuesday, October 24. Come for lunch (12:30), the presentation (1:30) or both. Please let the church office know if you'll be attending so the Congregational Life commission can plan accordingly. Invite a friend!