Congregational Care provides quality, compassionate care for First Pres Covenant Partners and the Orlando community. We give Our Best by equipping Covenant Partners to care for one another with Christlikeness. Congregational Care at First Pres oversees Deacons, Prayer Ministry, Stephen Ministries, hospital and sick visitations, dying with dignity, and care classes. Let us know how we can serve you.
Grief Support is a friendly, caring group of people who walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. We’re honored to journey through the grief process with you in a supportive community.
Wednesdays, 10.07 - 11.11.26 | EMC, Room 300 | 10-11:30am
DivorceCare’s life-changing support groups welcome people and guide them on the path of recovery after separation or divorce. Over 1 million people have found comfort and hope through this 11-week, video-based series. All are welcomed at any time. This is an open group. Register to receive a workbook.
…Returning Winter 2027…
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OCTOBER 7, 2026 | LEE FELLOWSHIP HALL | 6:30PM
Our Healing & Anointing Prayer service invites all who are fighting illness or hardship in this season. First Pres Pastors and Elders will offer a brief worship service followed by anointing and prayer over those who are hurting. Come as you are. Invite friends and family. Let us care for you through intercessory prayer to our Father — our Great Physician and Healer.
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The holidays can be hard. We invite all who are hurting, mourning, burdened, or struggling to attend this service of lament and hope. Along with others in our Church Family who need a respite in the arms of Jesus amidst the frenzy of festivities and fa-la-la-la, we hope you’ll invite friends and join us in the tender care of our safe and sovereign King.
DECEMBER 2, 2026 | REFORMATION CHAPEL | 6:30PM
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”
Revelation 21:3-5
Congregational Care is led by Rev. Dr. Paul Gibson. Dr. Paul has a Doctor of Ministry in Marriage and Family Counseling and is passionate about raising the values of care and mental health in the local church. Dr. Paul has been married to his wife, Tara, for almost twenty years. They have a daughter, Natalie, and a son, Isaac. In his spare time, you will find Dr. Paul reading Star Wars novels, watching Marvel movies, and semi-professionally studying quantum physics.
As Director of Congregational Care, Stephen has served in a pastoral capacity for over 25 years. In addition to his ministry experience, he has also worked in the funeral service industry, giving him a unique background in providing care, support, and guidance to individuals and families during some of life's hardest moments. Stephen is warm, compassionate, and approachable, with a genuine heart for serving others.
