Plan your visit
Service times, directions, and what to expect upon your first visit to FPC.
Getting to know each other
We know meeting someone for the first time can be intimidating, and going to a new church for the first time can be nerve-racking. We want to help make your first experience at FPC a great one!
Service Times
FPC meets every Sunday at 5763 County Road Q, Waunakee, WI
- Sunday School: Sundays at 9:00am
- Worship Service: Sundays at 10:00am
- Fellowship with coffee at 11:00am
What can I expect?
FPC is a vibrant and active church, emphasizing uplifting worship, dedicated programs for children and students, inspiring music, and outreach to those in need. People from all faith backgrounds are welcome at FPC!
FAQ
What should I wear?
FPC is generally casual in attire, but we encourage you to wear what makes you feel comfortable.
How long is an FPC worship service? What happens in a service?
In total, an FPC service is about 60 minutes in length. All of these items below are included in the weekly Bulletin that is distributed at the entrance of the Sanctuary every Sunday. No need to remember all of this!
Please feel free to click on an item below for further detail.
Prelude
When you walk into the Sanctuary to find your seat and/or quietly visit with your friend you will be greeted with a beautiful Prelude from our talented musicians. Take a Bulletin from an usher at the front door to follow along with the service.
Welcome
The Pastor will welcome everyone to worship with a short message.
Musical Call to Worship
This is led by the FPC Choir or the FPC Band known as Joyful Noise, or a special guest musician. Sit back and enjoy the music!
Call to Worship
You are invited to stand, if able, for this is a short prayer led by the Pastor, you can follow along in the Bulletin. The Pastor will read the text and you are invited to respond with the bolded text.
Opening Hymn
You are invited to stand, if able, and sing along. Song lyrics are on the screens so you can sing along and/or engage with worship however you feel most comfortable.
Prayer of the Day
Prayer of the Day: You are invited to stand, if able for this is another short prayer led by the Pastor or Layperson, you are invited to read the prayer aloud, it can be found in the Bulletin. Immediately following the Prayer of the Day is another short prayer we call the “Hearing the Good News of God” Please remain standing for this short prayer.
Children’s Moment
An FPC Member, or FPC Staff Member will call the children up to the front of the Sanctuary for a short children’s message. After the Children’s Moment, children may return to their seats with their families. Or, children age 3 years to kindergarten are invited to Kingdom Kids. They will be escorted to Kingdom Kids for a fun way to learn about the Bible. Kids can be picked up on the main level in room 202 following the worship service.
The Gift of Giving
If you are called to do so, you may give your monetary gift to the church. THIS IS COMPLETELY OPTIONAL. This is followed by a short prayer thanking God for these gifts.
Life at FPC and Joys and Concerns
At this point you will be invited to fill out our Friendship Pads, letting us know you are here and learn the names of others in your Pew. You will hear news of what is happening at FPC. You will then be invited to greet one another. Joys and Concerns is where you will hear opportunities to pray for the special joys we are celebrating along with our FPC church members as well as the concerns we are praying and walking alongside our FPC church members.
Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer
The Layleader or the Pastor will pray over the congregation and end with The Lord’s Prayer. If you know it, you are invited to pray The Lord’s Prayer out loud.
Special Music
This is led by the FPC Choir or the FPC Band known as Joyful Noise, or a special guest musician. Sit back and enjoy the music!
Today’s Scripture
This is the scripture reading from the Bible that the Pastor will read to the congregation.
Message
This is the Pastor’s message gleaned from today’s scripture reading.
Closing Hymn
You are invited to stand, if able, and sing along. Song lyrics are on the screens so you can sing along and/or engage with worship however you feel most comfortable.
Benediction
You are invited to stand, if able. This is where the Pastor wraps up the service, prays over the congregation once more and leads everyone out the door.
Postlude
As you walk out of the Sanctuary to enjoy a cup of coffee out in the lobby and to visit with your friends you will hear a beautiful Postlude from our talented musicians. Service has now concluded, but you are invited to stay in the lobby and visit with one another.
Is the Church accommodating to special needs?
Yes! FPC is wheelchair accessible, has elevators to every level, and is dementia-friendly. We also have assistive listening devices available.
Are my children welcome?
Yes, of course! FPC is blessed to have amazing programs for children and youth. Children are always welcome to stay in service with family or come to any of our many programs for children and youth. During the school year, a variety of children’s programs are offered before service. We also have a Wiggly Room where parents can participate in the service with their children behind one-way glass.
For information about Sunday Children’s Programs, click here.
Do you serve Communion?
On the first Sunday of each month, Communion is served during service. Everyone is welcome to the Table of Christ in this church, whether they have ever had a “First Communion” or not. For more information about our beliefs on communion, visit our Beliefs page.