June 1, 2025

Seventh Sunday of Easter

“Ripples of Freedom”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Acts 16:16-34

May 25, 2025

Sixth Sunday of Easter

“She Sells Seashells”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 16:9-15

May 18, 2025

Fifth Sunday of Easter

“Dreams”

Rev. Patrick Day

Psalm 148 & Acts 11:1-8

Baptism of AC Hardigree & Owen Hardigree

Graduates Sunday

Art from “First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond (c)

May 11, 2025

Fourth Sunday of Easter

“Interwoven”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 9:36-43

Special Offering For the Caring Hands Fund supporting Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

May 4, 2025

Third Sunday of Easter

“…and a little hope”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Isaiah 61:1-3

Worship art from “How to Heal a Broken Wing” by Bob Graham (c) 2008 by Bob Graham

April 27, 2025

Second Sunday of Easter

“Faith AND Doubt”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 20:19-31

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

April 20, 2025

Easter Sunday

The Resurrection of the Lord

“Resurrection Hope!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 24:1-12

Worship Series: Everything In Between | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org | Art Provided by PCUSA Special Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing

April 17, 2025

Maundy Thursday

Experiential Communion

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 13:1-12 & Matthew 27:45-51

Maundy Thursday: Potluck Liturgy by The Fat Pastor | Everything In Between Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Open Table” by Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

April 13, 2025

Palm-Passion Sunday

“The Song Everlasting”

Luke 19:29-40

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

“The Song Everlasting” cantata by Joseph M. Martin | Copyright (c) 2011 by Hal Leonard - MILWIN MUSIC CORP. | Worship Series: Everything In Between | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “I Believe” by Steven Prince | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 23, 2025

Third Sunday in Lent

“Everything In Between Rest & Growth”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 13:6-9

Guest Worship Artist: Wanda Reagan

Congregational Meeting

Worship Series: Everything In Between | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Fig Leafing” by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 9, 2025

First Sunday in Lent

“Everything In Between Strangers & Neighbors”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 10:25-37

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Guest Worship Artist: Scott Fuss

Worship Series: Everything In Between | Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art “Neighbors” by Steven Prince | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

March 2, 2025

Transfiguration of the Lord

“Transfiguration: Wake Up!”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Exodus 34:29-35 & Luke 9:28-43a

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

February 23, 2025

Seventh Sunday after Epiphany

“Joseph”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Art: “Reconciled” by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

February 16, 2025

Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

“Live Coal & Freedom Songs”

Rev. Erin Morgan

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

February 9, 2025

Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

“In the Midst of It All”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 5:1-11

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

The Souper Bowl of Caring

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

February 2, 2025

Fourth Sunday after Epiphany

“Just.Love.”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

January 26, 2025

Third Sunday after Epiphany

“A Dash of Salt and a Little Light”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 5:13-16

Installation of Officers

Annual Congregational Meeting

Art: “Covington First Presbyterian Church” by Elise Hammond

January 19, 2025

Baptism of the Lord

“Washed by the Water!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 3:21-22

Art: Prentiss Taylor, "... in Whom I Am Well Pleased", Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Irina A. Reed, 1974.44.30

January 12, 2025

Worship on January 12, 2025 was cancelled due to inclement weather and icy roads. A snow day Zoom was held instead and our Baptism of the Lord service, including communion was postponed to January 19.

January 5, 2025

Epiphany of the Lord

“Words for the Beginning: The Road Isn’t Straight”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 2:1-12

STAR WORDS

Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | Art “Star of Bethlehem” by Hannah Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

December 29, 2024

First Sunday of Christmas

“Lessons & Laughter”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Luke 2:10 Isaiah 9:2-3, Matthew 2:10, Psalm 148, Psalm 126:1-3, & Isaiah 55:12-13

Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | Art: “Let All Creation Dance” by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

December 22, 2024

Fourth Sunday of Advent

“Words for the Beginning: Hope is Worth the Risk”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 1:18-25 & Luke 1:46-55

Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | Art: “Joseph’s Dream” by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

December 18, 2024

“Darkness”

The Longest Night

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 & Isaiah 43:16-21

Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art | Night © Jan Richardson from Night Visions: Searching the Shadows of Advent and Christmas. Used by permission. janrichardson.com

December 15, 2024

Third Sunday of Advent

“Do Not Be Afraid”

Children’s Christmas Pageant

“Do the Good that is Yours to Do”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Isaiah 58:9b-12 & Luke 3:7-16

Art: “Magi” by Harper Holder | Pageant: “Do Not Be Afraid: A Christmas Pageant | (c)2020 Illustrated Ministry, LLC | Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

December 8, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent

“A Festival of Lessons & Carols”

John 1:1-8

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | Art “The Good That Is Yours To Do” by Rev. Lisle Gwynn Garrity | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

A Festival of Lessons and Carols adapted from “Ceremony of Candles: A Cantata for Advent and Christmas” by Joseph M. Martin | Narration by Pamela Martin | (c)2006 Malcolm Music

December 1, 2024

First Sunday of Advent

Hanging of the Greens

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 1:26-38

Worship guide cover art by Ruby Wells | Advent Series | “Words for the Beginning: Advent Reminders for New Seasons” | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

November 24, 2024

Christ the King Sunday

“Christ the King”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Psalm 93 & John 18:33-37

Worship guide cover art by Elise Hammond

November 17, 2024

Twenty-sixth Sunday after Pentecost

“Her Story”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Special Offering for Thornwell Home for Children

Worship guide cover art by Elise Hammond

November 10, 2024

Twenty-fifth Sunday after Pentecost

“A Deeper Well…The Multitude”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Revelation 7:9-19

Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

November 3, 2024

Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost

All Saints’ Sunday

“A New Heaven and A New Earth”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Revelation 21:1-6

Baptism of William Scudder Dobbs

Liturgy by Rev. Anna Strickland | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Worship guide cover art by Shin Maeng | Revelation 21 | shinhappen.org

October 27, 2024

Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost

“A Deeper Well…Messy, Complicated Love”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Genesis 29:1-4

Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

October 20, 2024

Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost

A Deeper Well… Elijah and the Widow of Zarepath

Rev. Erin Morgan

1 Kings 17:8-16

Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

October 13, 2024

Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost

Stewardship Kickoff

“A Deeper Well…”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 4:4-15

Worship Series for Stewardship: “A Deeper Well: Dig Deep. Draw Deeply.” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

October 6, 2024

Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost

World Communion Sunday

Stillman College Choir

Under the direction of Dr. Jocqueline K. Richardson

Philipians 2:1-13 & Acts 2:42-47

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah Speed | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

September 29, 2024

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“My Soul Cries Out”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Psalm 42 & Isaiah 43:-12

Worship Series: “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith & Mental Health” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

September 22, 2024

Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Holding Space”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

“Mental Health Matters: A Conversation with Neeley & Erin”

Job 2:11-13

Worship Series: “And With All Your Mind: A Series on Faith & Mental Health” by Rev. Carol Holbrook Prickett of Deep Well Worship

September 15, 2024

Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Liturgy of the Ordinary… checking email”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Numbers 6:22-26

Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)

September 8, 2024

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Liturgy of the Ordinary…Losing the keys”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

1 John 1:5-9

Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)

September 1, 2024

Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Liturgy of the Ordinary… Making the Bed”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Psalm 138 & 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)

August 25, 2024

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Liturgy of the Ordinary…Waking!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Mark 1:1-11

Worship Series adapted from: “Liturgy of the Ordinary: sacred practices in everyday life” by Tish Harrison Warren (InterVarsity Press, 2016)

August 18, 2024

Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“In the Middle of It All”

Children & Youth Sunday

Mark 5:25-34 & Matthew 1:23 & Psalm 139

Worship lead by with liturgy written by FPC Kids: Amelia, Audrey, Emmalin, Elizabeth, Greer, Harper, Kora, Lily, MaryRentz, Paisley, Parker, Ruby, Thornton, Valerie, William

Message by FPC Middle School Youth: Beatrice, Holden, Kately

Congregational Meeting

August 11, 2024

Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost

“Plant Anyway”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Matthew 13:1-9

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Worship Series: “Planting Peace” originally created for Montreat Youth Conference 2024

August 4, 2024

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

“Peace is…”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Ephesians 2:13-18 & John 16:29-33

Rally Day & Blessing of the Backpacks

Worship Series: “Planting Peace” originally created for Montreat Youth Conference 2024

July 28, 2024

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Blessing of a Lunch Box and Leftovers”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Job 6:1-15

A Conversation with Laurel Ardis

July 21, 2024

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

“Where You Go, I Will Go”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Ruth 1:6-18

July 14, 2024

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost

“New Creation”

Rev. Erin Morgan

Isaiah 65:17-25

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

July 7, 2024

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

“Stubborn… who me?!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Ezekiel 2:1-5

June 30, 2024

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Celebrate!”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 118:24

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 23, 2024

Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Take a Break. Take a Breath.”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 61:1-5

Commissioning General Assembly Delegate

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 16, 2024

Fourth Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Shed Expectations”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 62:1-8

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 9, 2024

Third Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Laugh Out Loud”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 126

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Vacation Bible School Campers Sing

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

June 2, 2024

Second Sunday after Pentecost

“The Great Church Chill Out - Settle In”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Psalm 139:7-12

Worship Series: “The Great Church Chill Out” by Rev. Kelly Fitzgerald and Rev. Anne Russ

May 26, 2024

Trinity Sunday

"Born From Above"

Rev. Erin Morgan

Psalm 29 & John 3:1-7

May 19, 2024

Day of Pentecost

“The Divine Dance of Discernment”

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 2:1-21

Art: “Pentecost” by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com

Art: "Pentecost" by Jen Norton | jennortonartstudio.com

May 12, 2024

Ascension of the Lord Sunday

"Are we there yet?…How much longer?"

Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Acts 1:1-11

Graduates Sunday

Celebration of Presbyterian Women for Mother’s Day

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus says... Love"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 15:9-17
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 28, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The True Vine"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 15:1-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 21, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Easter
"Jesus is... The Good Shepherd"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

John 10:10-18
Sermon series: Jesus is...

April 14, 2024
Third Sunday of Easter
"Will you be a Witness?"
Rev. Neeley Rentz Lane

Luke 24:36-38
Baptism of Angela Woodham and Braden Woodham
The Sacrament of The Lord's Supper

​Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

Art: "First Presbyterian Church" by Elise Hammond©

April 7, 2024
Second Sunday of Easter
​"Gone Fishing"
Rev. Erin Morgan

John 21:1-19
​Lenten series: Wandering Heart

Liturgy by Rev. Sarah A. Speed | Graphic Design by Rev. Lauren Wright Pittman | Art: “Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org

Art: “Feed My Sheep" by Nicolette Peñaranda | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org