First Presbyterian Church of Canton, NY

Two ways actually, at our Sunday service, and on our telephone prayer network. When you go in the back of the sanctuary, you’ll see a table to your immediate left. Please place your name, or the name of the person to be prayed for, under the appropriate prayer category. The pastor will announce the name during the time of prayers and concerns during the service. Contact Wanda Rennick at ???-???? to be added to the telephone prayer chain.

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In the past we have had a very active youth group and certainly expect to again. Right now we are looking for someone with leadership skills who is excellent working with children to step up and take the role of Youth Group Leader. This would be an unpaid but most vital role in the church life of our youth. If you feel you’d like to do this, please contact us using the form on the page or speak with the pastor.

Our congregation sings from the Presbyterian Hymnal which contains both tradition and contemporary hymns. Our choir sings mostly traditional christian music. Our handbell choir plays mostly traditional Christian music. Our church band plays both traditional, pop, and folk music.

Yes but you’d be asked to join the group for the practices leading up to the performance. Choir – We have a group of regulars who have been in the choir for years but always welcome additions. We practice at…

We’d love to have you join our choir, handbell choir, or church band.

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We welcome those with musical talents to express them. You would need to contact the choir director/organist. It would then have to be scheduled as we have a regular choir, handbell choir, and church band who perform on a regular…

Yes, however we ask that the family pay for the meat.

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Yes, but only with the permission of the pastor.
Yes, but only with the permission of the organist.
We would hope you would clean up after your reception to a certain extent, however payment for the services of our sexton is required.

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Explain the basic theology and tenants of Presbyterianism/Calvinism.

Explain the new member’s class, briefly what it covers , and how long it is.

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No problem. We use bread and grape juice as our communion elements. We do not use wine or any other alcoholic beverage.

Yes, if you believe in Christ, you are welcomed to partake. Children are also encouraged to take communion as long as they have at least a basic understanding of the significance of doing so. Once a year the youth of the church prepare and bake the bread for the service.

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Yes?

No, but it is encouraged.

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You can park on the road in front of the church and, providing there is no funeral at the time, in the Lawrence Funeral Home parking lot behind the church. Please note that the road in front of the church becomes a one way street during services.

Insert cost schedule We do not charge members for building use.

All outside groups are expected to have their own insurance as only activities sanctioned by the church are covered by the church’s insurance.

You should submit your request at least on week prior to the date in which you wish to use the building.

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Yes, we have a very active church and our building is used by many groups for many different activities.

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