First Presbyterian Church Bakersfield

09/08/2026

It's the unofficial beginning of autumn! If you missed this week's announcements, Aileen has all the information you need to get plugged into the life of First Pres this fall. Click below to watch.

Hey there First Pres family! If you missed the announcements during...

09/08/2026

What if church wasn’t just showing up on Sunday, but about spending intentional time growing together with your church family? 🙌

We want to invite you to join us for Discipleship Hour—a time to connect, learn, grow in your faith, and find your place in our church family! 📖❤️

From Bible studies and prayer to fellowship and lots of activities, there’s something for every age and every stage.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and let’s grow together! We can’t wait to see you at Discipleship Hour! ✨

09/07/2026

💧 Interested in Baptism?

If you’re considering baptism for yourself or would like to have your child baptized, we’d love to have you join us for our Baptism Information Class!

This class is a great opportunity to learn more about baptism, what it means, and what the next steps look like.

📆 Sunday, September 13th | 9:45-10:45am
📍 Room 216
📝 Please register below so we can have enough materials prepared for everyone attending.

Have questions? Contact Pastor Marcos.

We hope to see you there! 🙏

09/06/2026

Happy Sunday, First Pres family! There’s nothing like blasting worship music on your way to church on Sunday morning with a good drink in hand. Which one are you? 👀

See you sooooooooooooon!

09/04/2026

Pastor Dave shares what's happening at First Pres!

For nearly 140 years, First Presbyterian Church has been part of the Bakersfield community, and today the church is finding new ways to welcome families while continuing to honor its traditions. As…

09/02/2026

Why do we do baptism and communion? 💧🍞🍷

In this episode of “The Why Behind Worship”, we explore why we at First Pres practice baptism and communion as meaningful parts of our faith and worship. From the waters of baptism to the bread and cup we share together, these sacraments point us to God’s grace, Christ’s sacrifice, and our identity as His people.

Join Pastor Marcos as he opens Scripture to help us understand the “why” behind these important practices and what they mean for us as followers of Jesus.

09/02/2026

Fall is upon us! 🍁 And even though we might not be sporting sweaters yet, we are getting back into the swing of things with our fall programs.

Check out everything that’s going on in the life of our church by visiting our FPB App, where you can find info on all these upcoming events and more!

Here’s a quick look at our calendar. So grab your PSL and be part of the fun at First Pres!

08/31/2026

We are heading full force into fall! If you missed this week's announcements, Megan has all the information you need. Click below to watch.

08/28/2026

If you missed our last FP Photo Day, then don’t miss us this Sunday in the Chapel! We’ll be there snapping pictures before and after service. 📸

Why do we do this?

Well, it’s not to torture the camera shy people. 🫣

When your photo gets taken, we upload it directly to FPB Connect, our church database, and update your contact info. 💻

Putting faces with names helps our church feel more connected. It makes it easier for pastors, staff, and fellow church members to get to know one another, especially as new people continue to join our church family. So stop by, smile, strike a pose and let us help keep your profile up to date!

See you Sunday! 😊

08/26/2026

Why do we use Scripture to lead us in worship? 📖

In this episode of “The Why Behind Worship”, we explore why we at First Pres look to Scripture to shape and guide the way we worship. From the words we read in the Bible to the hymns we sing together, Scripture gives us a foundation for our worship each week.

Join Pastor Marcos as he opens the Bible and our Hymn Book to help us understand the “why” behind these meaningful parts of our worship.