Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
IN-PERSON WORSHIP & CHURCH
PROTOCOLS
Masks are recommended for worshippers who are fully vaccinated.
Masks and appropriate physical distancing are required for all worshippers two years of age and above who are not fully vaccinated. Thank you!
Additional Updates
In addition to updating this page, we will also be posting updates to the FPC Pensacola Facebook page. You can also receive updates by subscribing to our email newsletter at the link below:
FPC Pensacola Email Newsletter
These are reasonable steps designed for the protection of everyone, and our sincere hope is that they will be short-term actions. We thank you for your faithfulness, and we look forward to continuing our fellowship in new ways.
General questions concerning these changes or the church policy may be sent to Senior Pastor Robert Quiring (robert@fpcpensacola.com). Questions regarding the details for a particular service should be directed to Senior Pastor Robert Quiring (robert@fpcpensacola.com) or Parish Associate Joan Wooten (joanwooten@fpcpensacola.com).
For more information about the coronavirus or COVID-19, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov/covid19.
In times when we are encouraged to keep a social distance, we encourage you to give online! Check out fpcpensacola.com/give for online giving options. Giving can also continue by sending mail to the church at the following address:
33 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32502
Check out the Parents at First Presbyterian Pensacola Facebook group for information on how families are engaging at this time or email Sarah Uslan, Director of Family Ministries at sarah@fpcpensacola.com.
The Child Discovery Center has reopened for a limited number of children. For more information, email elder Alan Moore at amoore@fbbins.com.
Some Sunday School classes have resumed meeting in-person, and some are meeting online. For more information, email Pastor Robert at robert@fpcpensacola.com.
Presbybeerians is continuing to meet via Zoom. For more information, join the First Presbyterian Young Adults Facebook group or email office@fpcpensacola.com.
Congregational Care
Pastor Robert and Pastor Joan are still available for pastoral care during this time, but they will not be visiting retirement homes or making home visits. They will be reaching out to those who are known to be in need of support through other communication methods.
The Congregational Care Committee will also be reaching out to our members who are homebound or who are vulnerable to feelings of anxiety and isolation. We want to be responsive to your material and emotional needs during the current crisis.
For assistance with grocery shopping or other errands that can’t be set up for home delivery, someone in your zip code may be available to get what you need. Please contact Pastor Joan at joanwooten@fpcpensacola.com or call 850-438-9619 if you require this assistance or know someone who does. And if you’re willing to help fellow members with shopping and delivery of items, contact us at
850-438-9619.
Church Office
The church office is currently open by appointment only. Please contact the pastors by email and phone for pastoral care and concerns. During off hours please call the church office, 850-438-9619, and leave a message. During the initial greeting you may key in the extension number of the person you are trying to reach and leave your message. Below is a list of the staff contact information:
Robert Quiring - ext. 111
email: robert@fpcpensacola.com
Joan Wooten – ext. 109
Sarah Uslan – ext. 104
Tina Buran – ext. 112
Vicki Nickles – ext.108
Donna Cobb – ext. 102
Darnetta Williams – ext. 100
Linda Black – ext. 115
Additional Event Changes
Below is the current list of changes, cancellations, and postponements for additional church events. If you know of any information that should be added to this list, please let us know by calling 850-438-9619 or emailing office@fpcpensacola.com.
If you are a leader of any organized in-person church event, we encourage you to find alternate ways to connect with your group such as scheduled video chats or phone calls.
Wednesday Nights at First
Our in-person Wednesday night gatherings, including dinners and other programs, have been postponed indefinitely.
The Pastor’s Bible Study is now meeting via Zoom each Wednesday evening. To be sent a link to join, email Pastor Robert at robert@fpcpensacola.com.
The college group is continuing to meet via Zoom. If you would like to participate, please email office@fpcpensacola.com.
Resale Shop
The Resale Shop in the Rox Cowley Building has reopened for business. The new hours are Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Face masks are required for entry and all purchases will be final. All donations are still much appreciated.
Staying Connected
Even though we aren’t seeing each other in the pews on Sunday or at dinner on Wednesday, we are still a church family. We encourage our classes, teams and groups to stay connected through email, phone calls and other forms of communication. Make a plan for how classes can meet together online and share those plans with us. If you need help on how to meet online, please email office@fpcpensacola.com. We also encourage you to reach out to your pew pals and other church friends to check in, stay connected, and see how we can support each other during this time of isolation.
During times of uncertainty, it is calming to know that we worship the Prince of Peace. Let us pray for each other, our community, our country, and our world in the days and weeks ahead. Nothing can separate us from God’s love. “For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, not things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8: 37-39).together in My name, I am there in their midst.”
Matthew 18:20