Frequently Asked Questions
If you've never visited our church, you may have some questions.
If so, you’ve come to the right place.
When is church on Sunday?
We gather for worship as a church family each Sunday, at 10:45 am
Where are you located?
First Christian Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of NE First St. and Vann St. right behind the Mayes County Courthouse in Pryor, Oklahoma. Click the button below for a map to our location.
Do you have a “Sunday School?
Yes! Classes start at 9:30 am every Sunday. At 10:00 am, we have a time of Coffee and Fellowship in the Fellowship Hall, though coffee and fellowship is available at 9:00 am! (We take our coffee seriously.)
Do you offer Online Worship?
Yes! We have online worship, on our Youtube channel. Worship with us live at 10:45 a.m. Central time or later at your convenience, by clicking on the button below.
What about my children?
Please bring them! All are welcome here!
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What is worship like?
Our service is fairly traditional in format, but casual in style. We provide a printed bulletin so that you may follow along with our services, though you may utilize the screens if you wish! All of the reading responses and prayers are printed in the bulletins or on the screens. We offer communion every Sunday, and all are welcome to participate.
What should I wear?
Come as you are, you are welcome in our church. We want you to be comfortable in worship. You will see people dressed in their “Sunday best” and people in jeans and a t-shirt. Seriously, come as you are!
Will there be music?
Of course! We use the PCUSA Glory to God hymnal, though on occasion we may use hymns from other hymnals. All the hymns will be posted on the screens, and you may follow them if you wish. Our music is led by our talented choir director and accompanied by our pianist on a digital piano. Occasionally, we will be treated to special music with a soloist, duet or the choir!
What if I still have questions?
We would love to hear from you! Feel free to contact the church with your comments or questions. You can email us at office@fcpcpryor.org. We want to welcome you and provide a warm, relaxed place to worship.
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Photo courtesy of Karen Jones What is worship like?
The music you hear most often in the traditional service will be hymns. Music is lead by our choir and accompanied by our accompanist on an electric piano. Occasionally, we will be treated to special music with a soloist or duet.
What is a federated Church?
A federated church is a church that consists of congregants from two (or more) denominations. Policies and practices for worship and sacraments are agreed upon such that they accommodate all church members regardless of their individual denomination affiliation.
Why a federation between the Christian Church (DOC) and the Presbyterian Church (USA)?
Back in the early 1800s Three Presbyterian ministers in three different locations found that they held significant different theological views from the Presbyterian Church. These men were Thomas Campbell, Alexander Campbell, and Barton Stone. Their movement became known as the Stone-Campbell movement. Their differences led to a split from the Presbyterian Church and the result was the creation of a new church which eventually became known as the Christian Church (DOC). From the Stone-Campbell movement came two other well known churches, the Church of Christ and the Independent Christian Church.
Do those theological differences remain?
There are still some minor differences, but the recognition that the Church of Jesus Christ is essentially, intentionally, and constitutionally one, overrides those minor differences. The most serious of those differences no longer exist.
Do I have to pick sides when I visit?
Not at all. The worship services have been crafted to minimize the specific differences and accommodate members from both denominations. We attend worship services and work on projects side-by-side as a single body. Our strength and unity comes from focusing on those things we agree upon.