First Presbyterian Church, Utica, NY

06/02/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY. 13492
Sunday, June 7, 2026 - 10 AM
Second Sunday after Pentecost/Communion Sunday

Preacher: Rev. George Cooper
Guest Musician: Jan Waterbury
Liturgist: Tom Wattles

Title: Fruit of the Spirit: Introduction

Scriptures: Galatians 5: 16-21
John 15: 1 - 17

There is no choir rehearsal on Saturday, June 6th.

Coffee Hour follows worship in the Fellowship Hall.

Your neighbor Cook-on is on June 3rd at 11 AM.

Village-Wide Garage Sale and Church Parking Lot Sale
June 19th - June 20th.

Bill Westcott's Celebration of Life will be on the sanctuary on June 14th at 1 PM. Light refreshments will follow on the Fellowship Hall.

06/01/2026

Bill Westcott's Celebration of Life will be held at 1 PM, Sunday, June 14th at the church with a reception to follow.

Here is his obituary:
https://www.uticaod.com/obituaries//pnys1362716

All are invited to this service.

Utica Observer Dispatch obituaries and death notices. Remembering the lives of those we've lost.

05/30/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY
May 31, 2026 - 10 AM
Season in the Church Calendar: Trinity Sunday

Preacher: Rev. George Cooper
Minister of Music and Worship: Rebecca Willsey
Liturgist: Mary Wilde

Sermon: The Trinity - The Mystery - Three Equals One

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, 26-27
Matthew 28:16-20
John: 1:1-14,14:15-18, 26-27

There is no choir rehearsal on Saturday, May 30 or Saturday, June 6th.

Coffee Hour follows worship in the Fellowship Hall.

05/19/2026

Join us this Pentecost Sunday, May 24th, as we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit! Come worship with us for a meaningful morning filled with faith, fellowship, and renewal.

Whether you attend every week or have been away for a while, there is a place for you here. We would love to see you!

Come and be part of this special day as we celebrate God’s Spirit moving among us!

05/19/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY
Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 10 AM
Day of Pentecost

Preacher: Rev. George Cooper
Guest Musician: Jan Waterbury
Liturgist: Steve Grotevant

Reflections/Sermon Title: Spirit-Powered People in
a Burned -Out World

Scriptures: John 14: 15-27
Acts 1:4,5. 2: 1-12

There is no choir rehearsal on Saturday, May 23rd.

The Whitesboro Memorial Day Parade is on Monday,
May 25th at 9:30 AM. Volunteers are needed to pass out water bottles to parade participants. If you wish to help, please be at church between 9:00-9:15 AM

05/14/2026

1 Elm St, Whitesboro NY 13492
Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 10 AM
Seventh Sunday of Easter

Preacher: Rev. George Cooper
Minister of Music and Worship: Rebecca Willsey
Liturgist: Barb Hallenbeck

Reflections/Sermon Title: Do You Love Me?

Scriptures; 1 Peter 5: 1-11
John 21: 15-25

Choir rehearsal is at 11 AM on Saturday, May 16th at 11 AM.

The Spring Tea is on Saturday, May 16 at 1 PM. This is sold out. If you do not have a ticket, you won't be allowed in.

Pentecost Sunday is May 24th. Wear red, yellow, or orange...the color of fire.

The Whitesboro Memorial Parade is at 9:30 AM. Arrive at 9:00 AM if you want to help pass out water bottles to parade participants.

05/07/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY
Sunday, May 10, 2026 - 10 AM
Sixth Sunday of Easter/ Mother's Day

Guest Preacher: Michelle Dolan
Minister of Music and Worship: Rebecca Willsey
Liturgist: Mike McHale

Sermon: Thanks Be to God

Scriptures: Acts 27: 22-31
John 14: 25-21

Coffee Hour follows worship in the Fellowship Hall.

Friday, May 8, 2026: Joyful Noise Cafe. 5:30 PM

There is no choir rehearsal on Saturday, May 9th.

The Spring Tea on May 16th has been sold out.

There are Basket Raffles for the Spring Tea. Three (3)
tickets are $5.00/ Fifteen(15) tickets are $15.00. The drawing will be at the Spring Tea on May 26th.

The Whitesboro Memorial Day Parade is on Monday, May 25th. Volunteers are needed to help pass out water and give candy to children. Contact the church office at 315-732-5111 if you wish to help. The parade starts at 9:30 but volunteers need to help set up starting at 9 AM.

Pastor George has been away helping to care for a sick loved one. He will return next Sunday.

The next Disciple Bible Study class will be on Thursday, May 24 at 5 PM.

04/29/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY. 14592
Sunday, May 3, 2025 - 10 AM
Fifth Sunday of Easter

Guest Preacher: Michelle Dolan
Minister of Music and Worship: Rebecca Willsey
Liturgist: Betty Abel-Jellinich

Message Title: Thanks Be to God

Scriptures: Acts 7: 55-60
John 14: 1-14

Choir rehearsal is Saturday, May 2 at 10 AM.

Coffee Hour follows worship in the Fellowship Hall.

The Spring Tea is on Saturday, May 16th at 1 PM.

The next Disciple Bible Study is at 5 PM on Thursday, May 7th.

The Joyful Noise Cafe is on Friday, May 8th starting at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a food item to share.

We are currently collecting snacks for the Westmoreland Road Elementary School in the Whitesboro School District. Please see the snack items listed inside the bulletin to see what items are needed.
All must be in original packaging.

04/21/2026

1 Elm St., Whitesboro, NY
Sunday, April 26, 2026 - 10 AM
Fourth Sunday of Easter

Guest Preacher - Michelle Dolan
Minister of Music and Worship - Rebecca Willsey
Liturgist - Steve Grotevant

Message Title: Goodwill, Good Shepherd

Scriptures: Acts 2: 42-47
John 10: I -10

Choir rehearsal is at 10 AM on Saturday, April 25 at 10 AM.

Coffee Hour follows worship in the Fellowship Hall.

The Spring Tea is on Saturday, May 16th at 1 PM on the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $20. See Sue DePasquale or Marcia Bramhall for tickets.
Food-Drinks-Raffle baskets!

The Joyful Noise Cafe is on Friday, May 8th starting at 5:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a food item or snack to share.

We are currently collecting snacks for the Westmoreland Road Elementary School where approximately 50% of the students come from underserved households to help support students and teachers throughout the school day.
Simple items such as individually wrapped snacks can make a meaningful difference for children.
Some items you can bring are:

Granola Bars (nut-free when possible)
Applesauce cups or pouches
Fruit cups or pouches (in juice, not syrup)
Pudding cups, raisin boxes or other dried fruit boxes.
Breakfast bars
Individual bags of chips
Pretzel packs
Cheese crackers (like sandwich crackers.
Goldfish or similar crackers
Popcorn snack bags
Veggie chips or straws
Juice boxes or pouches.
(ALL MUST BE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING!)

Look for NUT-FREE items to accommodate allergies.
Avoid anything that requires refrigeration.
Aim for items with some nutritional value (whole grains, protein, fruit)
Choose low-mess, easy open packaging.

Check expiration dates - long shelf life is best!