Events
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Interfaith Dinner & Dialogue
McKinley Arts & Culture Center 925 riverside dr, Reno, NevadaJoin us for an opportunity to know and love our neighbors. We are bringing Dr. Zeki Saritoprak to discuss the intersection of faith traditions through Mary, the mother of Jesus. We will have dinner together in the Halal tradition. There is no charge for this event. But sets are limited. Read more
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Hanging of the Greens
This is a family event. We decorate the church for Advent and Christmas. We drink hot coco and listen to Christmas carols together. Many hands make light work, and it is always fun to see this beautiful church transformed for the celebration of the birth of Christ.
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Church Conference
Over soup and fellowship, we celebrate the 2023 year of ministry and elect officers to lead us into the years coming up. This is an annual Methodist tradition.
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Christmas Special Services
These are our special services this season. Our normal Sunday services are happening too. It is an exciting week. We have so many ways to celebrate the love of God in a community of faith committed to inclusion and compassion.
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Blue Christmas
There are times in our lives when the message of Christmas we most need to hear is a message of hope and compassion. We all experience loss and grief, and we know that God brings comfort to the heavy laden. If this is a year for you and your loved Read more
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
A beautiful celebration in an historic church. The story of Christmas unfolds with the warmth of community singing our favorite traditional songs. Join us in person and online at 7PM.
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Christmas Morning 10:00AM
Gathering for á capella Christmas carols and a communion service on Christmas day at 10:00AM. It is time to find Jesus and give him his rightful place in our creche and in our hearts.
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Paper Bag Christmas Pageant
Join us for an intergenerational Christmas pageant. Come to our 10AM service. Take a paper bag. your part and your costume will be inside. Everyone is part of the Christmas story.You won't want to miss the fun we have at 5th Sunday, family services.
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Worthy – An Advent Study by pastor George
Join us every Thursday during Advent from 4:30PM to 6PM at the parsonage. Participants attend both online via Zoom and in person. Our Study uses the book of Jonah to help us discover God in the midst of depressive conditions. Hope and support for people struggling with metal health issues Read more
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20 Years of LGBTQIA+ Affirmation
On January 14th, 2023 Reno First Church celebrates more than 20 years of affirmation for our LGBTQIA+ community. Rev. Doug Monroe guided our church to become a reconciling congregation in April 2002. Pastor Doug returns to help us celebrate 20 years of ministry as a progressive community of faith.