First Presbyterian Church of Rome, NY

Fifth Sunday in Lent
2026-03-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | First Presbyterian Church of Rome, Rome, NY, 13440, United States
This week the passion story leads us to the end of the story – or at least so it seems – the crucifixion. Evil has temporarily won, ; the Son of God crucified like a common criminal. But there was nothing common about Jesus; He took on the sin of the world, and the evil that humanity inflicted would soon be transformed. The artistic element this week revolves around the cross with a special musical slection sung by our choir enitled “Contemplation of the Cross.”
We invite you to join us for worship on this Fifth Sunday in Lent as we prepare to journey into Holy Week and the final conclusion of the redeeming power of the cross.

Fourth Sunday in Lent
2026-03-15 10:30 - 11:30
This week the passion story of Jesus continues as the mocking and ridicule continue with a painful crown made out of thorns put on Him. The cruelty continues while Jesus’ love and determination are steadfast. The artistic element this week revolves around the crown of thorns with a special musical selection sung by our choir entitled “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go.” We invite you to join us for worship on this Fourth Sunday in Lent as we experience anew the Passion Story.

Third Sunday in Lent
2026-03-08 10:30 - 11:30
This week the passion story continues with Jesus being questioned by Pilate, condemned to death while a murder is set free, mocked and ridiculed, and put to shame. The crowds turned on him listening to lies. It happens even today. The artistic element this week focuses on “the robe” that was put on Jesus when they mocked him. The choir will sing a moving piece called “Redeemer of My Heart.” We invite you to join us for worship on this Third Sunday in Lent as we are drawn deeper into the Passion Story.

Second Sunday in Lent
2026-03-01 10:30 - 11:30
This week, the passion story continues with betrayal and regret. Jesus is brought before the high priests and Pilate for questioning. Judas has agreed to betray Jesus. Peter has denied he even knows him. And in the end there is regret and despair all around. The artistic element this week revolves around the thirty pieces of silver and our special soloists Valerie Wood-McCrae and Andrea Falvo, will touch hearts with their special music. We invite you to join us for worship on this Second Sunday in Lent as we experience anew the Passion Story.

First Sunday in Lent
2026-02-22 10:30 - 11:30
The Anointing at Bethany
This week we begin at the beginning of Matthew’s Passion story as we hear about the
plot to kill Jesus, the anointing at Bethany, and Judas’ decision to betray Jesus.

Sunday Worship Passion Series During Lent – Feb. 22 – March 29
2026-02-22 - 2026-03-29
Join us this Lent as we enter into the Passion Story of Christ in a very meaningful way.
Rather than reading the entire Passion Story on Palm Sunday, this year we are reading
the parts of the Passion Story each week. They may not always be read in sequence,
but together with beautiful music from the Whispers of the Passion cantata, the choir
and the liturgy will create an experiential unfolding of the passion story. Each week we
will highlight a different symbol in the Passion Story. Don’t miss this opportunity to draw
closer to Christ this Lent.

Ash Wednesday Service
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Come and gather together on Wednesday, Feb. 18th, at 7pm for a short worship service as we enter into the 40 day season of Lent. Receive ashes on your forehead, an ancient sign and ritual that reminds us of our mortality, the frailty of human life, and our need for Christ’s love and light. As we gather to repent and turn closer to Christ, the cross of ashes trace the life-giving cross indelibly marked on our foreheads at baptism when we first heard the words, “Child of God, you have been sealed by the Holy Spirit, and marked with the cross of Christ forever.”

Transfiguration Sunday
2026-02-15 10:30 - 11:30
Join us this Sunday as we celebrate the final Sunday in the season of Epiphany. Jesus is transformed and his glory is revealed. Hear through word and song how we are to shine the light of Christ in our world.

Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
2026-02-08 10:30 - 11:30

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
2026-02-01 10:30 - 11:30

The Third Sunday after the Epiphany
2026-01-25 10:30 - 11:30

The Second Sunday after the Epiphany
2026-01-18 10:30 - 11:30

The First Sunday after the Epiphany
2026-01-11 10:30 - 11:30

Second Sunday after Christmas Day
2026-01-04 10:30 - 11:30

First Sunday after Christmas Day-Lead By: Michelle Dolan
2025-12-28 10:30 - 11:30

PAGEANT SHINE YOUR LIGHT
2025-12-21 10:30 - 11:30

Christmas Candlelight Service
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00

Third Sunday of Advent-JOY
2025-12-14 10:30 - 11:30

Second Sunday of Advent-PEACE
2025-12-07 10:30 - 11:30

First Sunday of Advent-HOPE
2025-11-30 10:30 - 11:30

The Last Sunday after Pentecost/CHRIST THE KING
2025-11-23 10:30 - 11:30

Twenty-Third Sunday after Pentecost
2025-11-16 10:30 - 11:30

Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
2025-11-09 10:30 - 11:30

All Saints Day 2025
2025-11-02 10:30 - 11:30

NINETEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
2025-10-19 10:30 - 11:30

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-10-12 10:30 - 11:30

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-10-05 10:30 - 11:30

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-09-28 10:30 - 11:30

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-09-21 10:30 - 11:30

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
2025-09-14 10:30 - 11:30
