Pastor’s Welcome

Welcome to our website! Through it we hope you’ll get a glimpse of the kind of people of faith we are, and that you’ll visit us in person to get the fuller picture.

Situated in the heart of the historic Nelsonville Square district, First Presbyterian Church continues to make an impact on our community through our lively fellowship and fundraisers, our local partnerships, and our connections with our neighbors.

Our history runs deep, and is felt today in the people present in our pews. You’ll find that some of us have been raised in this church from childhood, and in turn have raised our children and grandchildren here. Others have come more recently, bringing new experiences, perspectives, and energy to the mix. All are writing the current chapter of resurgent presence and ministry in our city.

For me, the chapter began in the winter of 2011, the year I came to Nelsonville. The church welcomed me with open arms as we began to work toward building our future together. Since then we have welcomed new faces into our community, hosted dynamic day camps and programs for young children, opened new directions for our music ministries, and partnered with our community as witnesses in word and deed to the love of Christ.

The work is ongoing and much remains to be done. The chapters are still being written, and perhaps they include you. Won’t you join us?