Adult Choir
The Adult Choir is one of the most visible ministries of First Delray. With a core of dedicated professionals led by Don Cannarozzi, they also have many volunteers who just love to sing. They call themselves, “The Church Family Choir” and are always looking for new family members.
Contact Don Cannarozzi.
Children’s Choir
Children’s Choir joyfully welcomes all children ages six to twelve in Sunday morning rehearsals during the school year, culminating in participation in services throughout the year, as well as presenting a Christmas Pageant or Musical in the beginning of December. They encourage all children to “make a joyful noise unto God!”
Contact Grace Hood.
Children’s Sunday School
Children of all ages are a focus of First Presbyterian Church. The Ministry starts with Nursery Care for infants up to three years old. Children are then so excited to graduate to Bible Bunch. When children enter First Grade they are warmly welcomed into the Primary Class. Fifth Grade and above is known as God Squad. Make a life-long difference in the life of a child by volunteering. Volunteers are screened and trained to provide the best possible experience for all.
Contact Grace Hood.
Fellowship Team
Fellowship is shared participation within a community. The Fellowship Team is a ministry of FPC Delray Beach. They foster fellowship activities among the members of the congregation. In short, they propose, prepare, promote, and present opportunities for fellowship.
Contact Connie Timmons.
First Delray Ringers
First Delray Ringers brings the celebratory sound of handbells into our worship by fostering teamwork where every member is an equal part of the whole body. The use of handbells in churches goes back centuries and has always fostered fellowship in a unique way that is equally relevant today.
Generosity Team
The Bible asks Christians to give of their time, treasure, and talent to support the mission of the church; in short, we are encouraged to be generous with those things with which we have been blessed. The purpose of the Generosity Team is to educate the congregation about the needs and the opportunities to fulfill our mission, to foster and encourage support to carry out our mission, and to share the good news of our achievements.
Contact Dick Falk.
Holly House
Holly House is a mission to serve the women of the First Presbyterian Church in a social, prayerful, and creative way. They meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon to create items to be sold at their Holiday Sale. They also sponsor a Rummage Sale in February. Funds are used to support the ministries of the church.
Contact Linda Prior.
Men’s Fellowship
The Men’s Fellowship is an opportunity for fellowship with their church family and a chance to read meditations and books to further their goal of becoming better disciples. Past missions they have participated in include developing a lending library, contributing to upgrading our sound system, and cooking hotdogs for our Rummage Sale.
Contact Fred McNaboe.
Mission Outreach
Serving God’s people locally and beyond is the purpose of the Mission Outreach Ministry through oversight of mission funds, service projects, and mission trips. Their primary focus is addressing issues of hunger, homelessness, families in crisis, children, and disaster assistance by partnering with community service providers.
Contact Jeanne Heavilin.
Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study
In Monday Morning Women’s Bible Study, they grow their faith by viewing and discussing video studies prepared by pastors, professors, or Christian educators from a variety of religious backgrounds. They learn with and from each other, and share prayer requests in a supportive, confidential, and welcoming atmosphere. Come join them!
Contact Maria Graham.
Monday Women’s Book Group
At 1:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month from October through May, members meet by Zoom to discuss books on their reading list. They invite readers to join them!
Contact Martha Smith.
Offering Team
The Offering Ministry Team has the wonderful privilege of receiving the gifts set aside by the congregants to support the ministries of the church. It is then brought forward symbolically presenting it to God. What a joy! Any member is invited to assist in worship in this way. Please join them.
Contact Penny Johnson.
Prayer Team
The Prayer Team prays for you and with you. When the money runs out, the lump may be cancerous, or life seems to be falling apart, you need prayer. Upon receiving your requests they have the responsibility of being the two or more that gather together in God’s name to pray for you or the situation. God hears all prayer; it is a heartfelt conversation between God and his children. Our Father wants to hear from us and speak to us. Let the conversation begin.
Make a prayer request here.
Contact Nancy Fine.
Property Team
The church property team assists the maintenance and operational staff in the day to day operation of our physical facilities. This is to ensure everyone will have a safe, nice place to conduct meetings and worship services.
Contact Bill Bathurst.
Welcome Team
Since 2021, this ministry continues to serve those on the Welcome Team as well as the congregation, for all to become acquainted! Its purpose—“to greet visitors at the Lobby doors.” A feeling shared by the team members, “We give and we receive.” This is an invitation for you to join them.
Contact Carolyn Kettle.
Youth Group
Youth Group (Grades 6-12) gathers to hang out, play games, and talk about God. They occasionally go on trips to places like Universal Studios or Montreat, but for the most part, they simply enjoy life together. Friends are always invited.
Contact Rachel Therrell.
Women’s Discipleship Group
They study through Scripture and guidebooks to lead them on their daily walk with Jesus. Sharing their individual walk with God has been their loving commitment to each other in order to honor our Lord in all they do. “This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.” John 13:35 (CEB)
Contact Pamela Kent-Balasco.
Deacons
While the Deaconship changes over the years, they remain dedicated to the day-to-day needs of the church and each Deacon’s respective flock. “Brothers and sisters, carefully choose seven well-respected men from among you. They must be well-respected and endowed by the Spirit with exceptional wisdom. We will put them in charge of this concern.” Acts 6:3 (CEB)
Contact Donna Van Horn.
Session
The Session is the council for the congregation and is responsible for governing the congregation and guiding its witness to the sovereign activity of God in the world so that the congregation is and becomes a community of faith, hope, love, and witness.
Contact Jen Buce.
Trustees
The Trustees are a smaller subset of the Session that has particular oversight for the property, financial, and legal aspects of church operation as a corporation.
Contact Steve Long.