First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls
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Be Welcoming

Worship Services

Communion

Sunday Worship 10am
( in-person and online) 


Nursery Care Available.
Handicap Accessible. 

Communion is served once a month on the first Sunday. 


All are welcome. 

Online Services

Invitation

Check out this video to learn more about who we are and what we do. 

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Coffee Hour

Coffee Hour

September-May following worship.
No coffee hours the first Sunday of the month, those are the days committees meet.

You can watch past coffee hour videos from our website or under the Coffee Hour Playlist on our church YouTube Channel. 

Grab a Cup of Coffee

Connect

Connect with others through a variety of interests and programs.

Connect with others through a variety of interests and programs. .

Classes, Programs, and Bible Study

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Church Timeline

Learn about the ways we have been serving God in this community for over 200 years. 

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Ministry Teams

Find out about our Ministry.

These are the committees that make the church run. 

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History

1923 Convention Days

This program, Floating Ideas: How the Eric Canal Helped Shape America,  premiered on WCNY-TV on June 29th, and  a portion was filmed at our church with Rev. Ntuala and Coline Jenkins.

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Bell Choir

Seneca Falls Presbyterian Church Bell and Chime Choir plays Leonard Cohen Hallelujah. 

The Hangout

The Hangout

Once a month the Seneca Falls Youth are invited to  The Hangout. Play games (video, board, and VR), sing karaoke, just hangout with your friends. 

Middle School is 6pm-8pm

High School is 8:00pm-10pm. 

 Next Hangout is Friday, May 9th.

Find out more

Be Community

Game Night

Women's Circle

Women's Circle

We meet on the first Friday on the month (October- March-May) at 5:30 for a potluck and games. All ages, all people are welcome.
Bring a game, a dish to share, and some friends! 

Interested in Game Night

Women's Circle

Women's Circle

Women's Circle

A Women's Bible Study and Service Group. They meet the first Monday of the month (Sept- June) at 12:30 in the church Hawley Room.  Pack and lunch and join us to learn more. 

Join Women's Circle

Youth Group

Women's Circle

Breadmaking Class

Our Youth Group works with the UMC for fun and service. We meet twice a month, on Sunday afternoon, 2-4pm. Grades 6-12 are welcome. Email us for more information. 

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Breadmaking Class

Breadmaking Class

Breadmaking Class

Offered the 3rd and 5th Wednesday of the month at 10am. Free and open to all people who want to learn to bake bread. 

Join Breadmaking

Knitting

Breadmaking Class

Fix It Cafe

Learn how to knit. Wednesday at 10am in the Hawley Room. All are welcome. We have needles. 

Learn More about the Class

Fix It Cafe

Breadmaking Class

Fix It Cafe

Bring whatever you need fixed on the second Saturday on the month, 10am-1pm in the church Social Hall. It is free and open to all.  (Temporarily on hold, watch for future dates) 

What's a Fix It Cafe?

Pet Care

Clergy in Collars, Getting Coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Don't know what pet is best for your family? Unsure of how to properly care for your pet? This is the right class for you.  Free and open to all. 

Sign up for Class

Coffee and Conversation

Clergy in Collars, Getting Coffee

Coffee and Conversation

We meet the 4th Tuesday of the month (Sept-May). at10am, Cafe XIX, to drink coffee and chat about whatever is on our hearts and minds. 

Learn more

Clergy in Collars, Getting Coffee

Clergy in Collars, Getting Coffee

Clergy in Collars, Getting Coffee

Check out Pastor Leah's podcast. 

Listen or watch latest episode

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

211/LifelineSeneca County Human Services Directory

BE YOU (BRAVELY)

The Meaning of Membership (pdf)

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Who and What Are Presbyterians (pdf)

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non discrimination policy (pdf)

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Funeral Planning (pdf)

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Planning form in case of death (pdf)

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In Case Stuff Happens (pdf)

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Be Compassionate- Learn about our Ministry Teams

Session

Buildings and Grounds

Buildings and Grounds

     

Session is the governing body of the church. Ruling Elders are elected from the membership of the congregation to serve a 3 year term on the board. Elders each serve on a committee of the church, serve and prepare communion, visit church members, plan for the visioning of the church, call congregational meetings. Together with 

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Session is the governing body of the church. Ruling Elders are elected from the membership of the congregation to serve a 3 year term on the board. Elders each serve on a committee of the church, serve and prepare communion, visit church members, plan for the visioning of the church, call congregational meetings. Together with 

 minister of the Word and Sacrament, they exercise leadership, government, and discipline and have responsibilities for the life of a particular church as well as the church at large, including ecumenical relationships. 

Buildings and Grounds

Buildings and Grounds

Buildings and Grounds

The purpose of the Buildings and Property is to be responsible for the maintenance of all property of the church, subject to any policies established by the Session or the congregation.  

The church owns 3 properties: the church, Eastman Hall, and the Manse. 

Christian Education

Buildings and Grounds

Membership and parish Life

    

The purpose of the Christian Education Committee is to administer, promote, coordinate, and evaluate the total education program of the congregation from infant to adult.

The are responsible for classes, Youth Group, Coffee Hours, and all education in the church. 

Membership and parish Life

Membership and parish Life

Membership and parish Life

    

The purpose of the Membership and Parish Life Committee is to provide a variety of fellowship offerings that encourage members and friends to get to know each other as part of our church family. This committee shall also work to strengthen the fellowship of the members of the congregation and to reach out to those without a church hom

    

The purpose of the Membership and Parish Life Committee is to provide a variety of fellowship offerings that encourage members and friends to get to know each other as part of our church family. This committee shall also work to strengthen the fellowship of the members of the congregation and to reach out to those without a church home, inviting them to join us; and to coordinate the pastoral ministries of the congregation with the Pastor. 

Music and Worship

Membership and parish Life

Music and Worship

This committee shall have supervision of all matters relating to the worship and music in the church.  


The decorate the church, provide for the music, special services, and pulpit supply. 

Nominating

Membership and parish Life

Music and Worship

    

The purpose of the Nominating Committee is to present nominations to the Congregation for all elective offices, seeking to spread offices of the church among as many of the church members as possible. 

Outreach

Stewardship and Finance

Personnel

    

The purpose of the Outreach Ministry Team is to serve as the primary recruiting arm of this congregation. 


They are responsible for: Advertising of the church ; Maintenance of the website; Visiting current membership; Responsible for the church signs inside the building directing people to offices and other rooms; Responsible for lead

    

The purpose of the Outreach Ministry Team is to serve as the primary recruiting arm of this congregation. 


They are responsible for: Advertising of the church ; Maintenance of the website; Visiting current membership; Responsible for the church signs inside the building directing people to offices and other rooms; Responsible for leading events that help produce fellowship and build community. 

Personnel

Stewardship and Finance

Personnel

    

The purpose of the Personnel Committee is to serve in an advisory capacity and as a liaison between the staff, the congregation, and Session. This committee is responsible for all Human Resources matters, especially those pertaining to paid employees. They are responsible for the annual evaluations of all paid staff and for recommending staff salary increase/decreases to Session. 

Stewardship and Finance

Stewardship and Finance

Stewardship and Finance

    

It shall be the duty of the Finance and Stewardship Committee to plan and conduct the Stewardship program throughout the year. This committee is responsible for the payment of all bills, and financial obligations. 

Historical Documents

Church Timeline (pdf)

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Church History (pdf)

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Church Building (pdf)

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Stained Glass Windows (pdf)

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Eisenhower College (pdf)

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Rhoda Bement (pdf)

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Elizabeth Howland's Personal Reflection of 1923 (pdf)

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1923 ARTICLE (pdf)

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1923 TIMELINE (pdf)

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Calendar

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First Presbyterian Church of Seneca Falls

PO Box 383, 23 Cayuga Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148, US

(315) 568-6636 / firstpres13148@gmail.com

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