We are a small but friendly, accepting and prayerful group of believers. We come from different backgrounds however our love for Jesus has drawn us together as the family of God. We have experienced loss, hardship and illness, however joy, peace, healing and forgiveness come when we pray together as a family, praying for one another and for the world around us. Come Join Us!
The mission of Fairfield Presbyterian Church is to:
Because our heart is global, we are passionate about sending as many people as we can on short-term Global Teams, while also equipping missionaries and ministries worldwide. We believe in this so much that we tithe on the tithe, which means that for every tithe dollar we receive, we set aside 10% to support monthly missions around the world.
Through Pastor Rob’s unique and practical preaching style, vision casting and gifts of leadership, he encourages people to live out River Valley’s mission of cultivating an authentic, life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.
The Rev. Dr. Jana Childers, M.Div., Ph.D. is a Presbyterian pastor who joined the ministry of Fairfield Presbyterian Church in 2023. Prior to coming to Fairfield, Jana was Professor of Homiletics and Dean of the Seminary at San Francisco Theological Seminary where she taught preaching to several generations of exceptional students.
Dr. Childers is the author and editor of numerous books and articles on preaching, including Performing the Word: Preaching as Theatre and the award-winning Birthing the Sermon: Women Preachers on Creative Process. A popular conference speaker, she has preached and given lectures in South Africa, Sweden, Poland, South Korea, the Philippines, Canada, Cuba, Australia, and New Zealand. She was featured on the Hallmark Channel’s Great Preachers series, appeared on the Chicago Sunday Evening Club, and co-hosted Mosaic, a Sunday morning TV show on San Francisco’s CBS affiliate, KPIX.
As Pastor Jana puts it, she was “bowled over by the people and ministry of FPC the first day she walked through the door”. In the church in Fairfield she found a one-in-a-million congregation of loving people whose warmth and openness astonished her. It’s a sensation she continues to enjoy, she says, week after week.
Rev. Timothy Locke, Ph.D. is a Presbyterian pastor in specialized ministry
and has led worship regularly at Fairfield Presbyterian Church since
October 2018. Tim is a pastoral psychotherapist in Napa, CA and
Executive Director of Four Springs Seminars in Middletown, CA. Four
Springs has a long history of studies in Jungian psychology and the
teachings of Jesus. Tim also served as a hospital chaplain in Washington, DC and was Director of Clinical Training for students in pastoral care and counseling at San Francisco Theological Seminary. Tim has been a guest speaker for a number of congregations in Northern and Southern California, and has especially enjoyed the long- term relationship he has with Fairfield Presbyterian Church.
Andrea Glenn is an inspiring song writer, speaker and worship leader, serving the Lord for over 40 years. She graduated from Oral Roberts University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Performance, playing the Euphonium and Trombone, and a Bible minor. Her heart for ministry flows from a deep love for the Lord, and was shaped through her time in Celebrant Singers, with whom she traveled as a missionary throughout 24 countries, her nearly four years at Integrity Music, and as co-interim worship leader at Christ Church in Mobile, Alabama. Since accepting the Lord in 1973, and growing up as a teenager at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, Andrea has used her songs, written and recorded, to minister God’s comfort to hurting hearts.
Welcome to Fairfield Presbyterian! Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a new family, we are excited about your decision to visit our church. We know finding the right place to worship can be a big step, and we are honored you’ve chosen to be here with us.
In the 1960's the lot at 2100 Pennsylvania Ave was purchased and the main Sanctuary was built. By the 1970's a Narthex, offices, social hall with a kitchen, and an education wing were added. In the 1990's, the Family Life Center was built behind the main Church building that included a gymnasium, a stage, a commercial kitchen and classrooms.
By that time, Fairfield Presbyterian was a large and thriving church, with a congregation numbering over 300 members. The church was blessed to have the spiritual leadership of Pastors William M. Witt, Gary Foster, Rod Fridlund, Lance Laiblin, Jim Davis, and Robert Grove.
Over the years, the church was also blessed to have several great choir directors and music ministers keeping the traditional sacred hymns and praise music alive. The Church had choirs for both adults and children, a bell choir, praise teams and a praise band.
For over some 40 years, the church was an active and vibrant community with classes for all ages - small groups, Jr and Sr high youth groups, children's Logos program and Vacation Bible School every summer. In addition, our Deacons operated a weekly food pantry program for several decades, serving the hungry in our community.
The purpose of VOUS Church is to share the hope of Jesus. Jesus is our message. We are Jesus people, not religious people. Methods will come and go, yet our message will remain the same.
The purpose of VOUS Church is to share the hope of Jesus. Jesus is our message. We are Jesus people, not religious people. Methods will come and go, yet our message will remain the same.
The purpose of VOUS Church is to share the hope of Jesus. Jesus is our message. We are Jesus people, not religious people. Methods will come and go, yet our message will remain the same.
Supporting our church through tithes, gifts, and volunteer service helps sustain our ministries, empower our mission, and allows each of us to participate in God’s work.
No matter your story, you’re welcome at Fairfield Presbyterian! Whether it’s your first visit or you’re joining a new chapter in your faith journey, we’re excited to meet you, hear your story, and share in worship, fellowship, and God’s love together.
God has reminded us time and again that He is not done with us yet. We are a friendly, loving, accepting and prayerful group of believers. Many of us have suffered loss, hardship and illness – and yet God who holds all of our hearts and has brought healing and peace, and gotten us through many trials.
If you are looking for a place where you can be seen, heard, and prayed for, where you can learn about Jesus, get active and help make a difference, this church is for you.
We are blessed to have several extremely knowledgeable pastors who come and share the Word of God with us on a rotating basis on Sundays. We consider them a beloved part of our church family.
Music is provided by our very talented Music Minister and song writer, Andrea Glenn, to help take us into the inner chamber with God through her special music.
In Person at 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Fairfield On Zoom by contacting the church office at annachurchoffice@gmail.com
