Ministries

Ministries

Building/Physical Space Ministries:

Operations
Committee Contact: Aaron Jones / Marty Koch

The Operations Committee includes maintenance and improvement of the church property, budget and finance decisions, and oversight of our endowment fund.

Green Thumbs
Green Thumbs helps maintain and add to the outdoor beauty and atmosphere of the church. If you enjoy gardening and caring for plants, this committee is for you!

Community/Outreach Ministries:

Outreach & Hospitality
Committee Contact: Laurie Ristow

The purpose of the Hospitality Committee is to assess and carry out programs for the care and nurture of members, their families, and others who are otherwise related to the church. 

Coffee Fellowship
Committee Contact: Suzanne Kabisch

Those helping with coffee fellowship provide and serve a light snack as people gather after worship.

Mission
Committee Contact: Roger DeMay

The purpose of the Mission Committee is to lead the congregation in the mission of the church. This committee makes recommendations, oversees mission activities, informs the congregation about mission and strives to be aware of new mission opportunities.

Angels Ministries (Muscles, Meals, Wheels)
Contact: a Deacon / Suzanne Kabisch

  • Muscles: Help with yard work minor repairs, moving objects, or other tasks around the home.
  • Meals: Provide a meal after surgery, a new baby, medical treatment, or other life events.
  • Wheels: Drive people to appointments, run errands, drive to and from church services and activities.

Worship/Spiritual Life Ministries:

Christian Education
Committee Contact: Carl Daugherty / Olivia Hocker

The purpose of the Christian Education Committee is to provide opportunities for all ages to know, love, and serve the Lord. The committee oversees the Sunday School programs for both youth and adults, youth/JH/SH activities such as “Elementary Connections,” Confirmation, and VBS. Read more on our Christian Education page.

Worship & Music
Committee Contact: Barb Perry / Bev Watts

The purpose of this committee, by the authority of Session, is to work as a team with the pastor to organize and provide worship that glorifies God including preaching of the Word, the sharing of sacraments, and the music program. Read more on our Music page.

Lay Leaders
Contact: Suzanne Kabisch / Rev. Dan Jessop

Lay Leaders contribute to Sunday worship services by leading specific parts of the Liturgy and reading scripture. If you are interested in this ministry, you will be given all the guidelines and instruction you need, as well as the materials ahead of time so you feel comfortable and confident as you lead in the service.

Acolytes
Contact: Rev. Bethany Jessop

Acolytes are 3rd-6th grade children who process in during the opening hymn and light the candles on the table at the front of the sanctuary. They are also responsible for “carrying out” the light at the end of the service. This is a great way for young members of our church family to be involved with Sunday worship!

Greeters
Contact: Suzanne Kabisch

Greeters are often some of the first faces people see as they enter the sanctuary. These individuals are placed throughout the building to provide a friendly welcome to those coming to worship, give directions to various spaces if needed, and may also help distribute bulletins.

Prayer Ministry
 online prayer chain 

Contact Us

First Presbyterian Church
504 S Highland St.
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1375

Worship on Sundays at 10:00am
(nursery care available if desired)

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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Mission Statement

Inspiring and nurturing our church and neighbors through Christ.

First Presbyterian Church in Williamsburg is a member of:
Presbytery of East Iowa and
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)