Names of God
​Class

Mondays, September 9-October 14
in person (morn) or online (eve)

World Communion

Join us on October 6 as we celebrate World Communion Sunday​

Mark your calendars!

Join us for food, fellowship and fun
​Sunday, September 8, 11am

Mark your calendars!

Join us for food, fellowship and fun
​Sunday, September 8, 11am

Blessing of the Animals Sunday

Sunday, September 29
​9:45am, Sanctuary

Blue Zones
​Petaluma

We're excited to participate in Petaluma's Blue Zone's Project

Presbyterian
​Women

Come and join us!

Let's Get Together

Sign up to host or share a breakfast, lunch, tea time, or dinner

Blue Zones
​Petaluma

We're excited to participate in Petaluma's Blue Zone's Project

Virginia Anderson Memorial

We had a very moving and meaningful service on Thursday, grieving the loss of our dear friend, Virginia, and celebrating her 100 years on this earth. If you missed the service you can watch it on our YouTube channel.

Lenten Book Discussion

Sunday, March 17
11:00am, Fireside Room

​Pastor John will be traveling to Germany this year to follow in the footsteps of one of his heroes in the faith, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian who lost his life in WWII because of his Christian faith and opposition to the Nazi regime. One of John's stops will be the Bonhoeffer Haus in Berlin, where Dietrich's family lived and where he was arrested by the Gestapo.
Join us for a conversation about this fascinating, inspirational, and very human follower of Jesus. What might befriending Bonhoeffer mean for us and the ways we live our lives today? 

Holy Week Worship

Wednesday, February 14
​9am, Shollenberger Park

Easter Sunday
​Service​

Elim Lutheran Church
Monday, November 20, 7pm 

Children's Easter Egg Hunt

March 31, immediately following our worship service

Let's go for a walk​

Wednesday, February 14
​9am, Shollenberger Park

Interfaith Thanksgiving

Elim Lutheran Church
Monday, November 20, 7pm 

Pacific Empire Chorus​

Click below for opportunities offered by one of our on campus partners

Socks
​for COTS

We're partnering with COTS to collect socks for Petaluma's houseless

Let's go for a walk​

Wednesday, February 14
​9am, Shollenberger Park

Interfaith Thanksgiving

Elim Lutheran Church
Monday, November 20, 7pm 

Ash Wednesday Service - TONIGHT
​7:00pm, Sanctuary or Online

Join us tonight for a special Ash Wednesday service of worship that includes the Lord’s Supper and the imposition of ashes (marking the forehead or the hand with the words “Remember you are dust, and to dust you shall return.”).

​Ash Wednesday marks the first day of the season of Lent, which encompasses the 40 days prior to Easter Sunday. It is a season of self-reflection, repentance and fasting. Come and make this time of worship an important part of your Lenten journey.

The Annual Report for 2023 is here!

First Presbyterian Church's Annual Report for 2023 tells the story, in word and pictures, of God's faithfulness in our lives and in the life of God's church here in Petaluma. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Holiday Featured + Upcoming

Community
​Carol Sing

Saturday, December 23
​​7:30-8:30pm, Walnut Park

Fourth Sunday
​of Advent

Sunday, December 24, 9:45am
​​Sanctuary + Zoom

Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 24, 7:00pm only
Sanctuary + Zoom

Electing New Officers

A very short meeting after worship and before the Thanksgiving luncheon

Mark Your Calendar

To RSVP or sign up to bring a dish, click below

Interfaith Thanksgiving

Elim Lutheran Church
Monday, November 20, 7pm 

Cafe Babble-On

Join Pastor John every Thursday in our Cafe Babble-On virtual cafe. Grab a cup of coffee, tea, some pastries or lunch and hop on anytime between 11am and noon.
Join by phone (audio only), dial 1-669-900-6833, enter Meeting ID:  948 5898 3204

Join us!
​

Wednesdays, February 22 - March 29 5:00-6:30pm, Fireside Room

Children's Easter Egg Hunt

April 9, immediately following our worship service

Read Our Annual Report

view as a pdf or at our ISSUU page

 Ash Wednesday Service

Wednesday, February 22
7pm | Sanctuary + Zoom

Session Notes for February 16

We had a fantastic first Session meeting of the year

Follow Us on Facebook

This is a great way to engage with our church community

Quick Links

Featured + Upcoming

Advent Devotional

Advent is coming and with it a new Advent Devotional from Kate Bowler

Advent Begins November 27

To visually mark the beginning of the Advent Season wear something purple

Light a Candle
​

On Sunday morning, light a candle on our prayer table as part of your worship

Mark Your Calendar

To volunteer or sign up to bring a dish, click below

Congregational Meeting

A very short meeting after worship and before the Thanksgiving luncheon

Interfaith Thanksgiving

Join us at FPC on Nov. 22 for this year's Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Jim Donnelly Memorial
Saturday, October 22nd - 1 PM​​

Join us this Saturday for a special time to celebrate the life of Jim Donnelly and grieve his absence. We'll be gathering in the sanctuary (masks required), on Zoom, or watch live on YouTube. The service will be recorded for those unable to attend.

Memorial Service for Jim Donnelly

Join us this Saturday for a very special time of worship, celebrating the life of Jim Donnelly, and grieving his absence. Join us in the sanctuary (masks required), on Zoom, or watch the service live on YouTube.

Saturday, October 22, 1:00pm
First Presbyterian Church  |  939 B Street, Petaluma

Walk With Us
​

Join us on October 8 as we Walk to End Alzheimer's

World Communion

Join us on October 9 as we celebrate World Communion Sunday

Session Notes
​

Read up on the wonderful work the Session is doing

Walk With Us

Join us on October 8 as we Walk to End Alzheimer's

Where's Buzzy?

Oh, the places we go, in Sonoma County and around the world

Session Notes

Read up on the wonderful work the Session is doing

Who are we?
We are a Christ-centered community, committed to encountering God through––
  • Scripture, prayer, Sacrament and song
  • Welcoming all
  • Breaking bread together
  • Caring for creation
  • Serving the community
  • Offering our lives as a witness to God’s love and justice in the world

Who are we?
We are a Christ-centered community, committed to encountering God through––
  • Scripture, prayer, Sacrament and song
  • Welcoming all
  • Breaking bread together
  • Caring for creation
  • Serving the community
  • Offering our lives as a witness to God’s love and justice in the world
We kicked off the new season with a wonderful Fall Bounty and BBQ Shindig.
First Presbyterian Church is located on 3.5 acres of land, a short 12 minute walk from downtown Petaluma. Our sanctuary offers seating for 300 people, a concert grand piano, an electric organ, and exceptional acoustics for vocal and instrumental performances. Our fellowship hall has a full kitchen, with indoor and outdoor dining possibilities, and our Fireside Room is the perfect setting for small group meetings. Our ample parking lot can accommodate most campus events. This could be the perfect place for your wedding, music recital or concert, memorial service or spiritual retreat. Contact the church office for a visit and for more information.

​Statement of Inclusion
First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma affirms the worth and dignity of all people. We are all created in God’s image, and in Christ we are all children of God. Just as Jesus welcomed everyone into his fellowship, even those who traditionally had been marginalized, we welcome all people to our congregation regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, socio-economic status, or political beliefs. ​All are welcome to worship, serve, and participate fully in the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church; and all who profess faith in Jesus Christ are welcome to become members, with eligibility for its leadership and offices...continue reading

Godly Play

Learn about Godly Play and our Children and Families Ministry

Water + Socks

Help support our local houseless community with socks + drinking water

Book Study

Our next book series is coming up! Inspired, by Rachel Held Evans