Welcome to First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans!
We are a church with a rich history. Feel free to browse our website and discover more about us. First Presbyterian is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes and encourages all to join us in worship. We are affiliated with the PC(USA).
We are a More Light Congregation and a member of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. We welcome all people, all races, and all sexual orientations.
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Thank you to all the kiddos and parents for coming to this event on Saturday, September 21st. The kids had fun and their masterpieces will be displayed throughout First Presbyterian Church 19th Annual Pumpkin Patch. Opening day for the Pumpkin Patch is Monday, October 7 @ 3pm.
"We are blessed to have our old friend Kathy at the helm. The first Sunday Service we had after Katrina was at her house," said longtime member R. Boling. Kathy is pictured here with our updated sign, sporting one of our bicentennial t-shirts, after she stopped by to check on the garden beds. A fitting portrait, hardworking, welcoming, and casual: much like the members of the church.
Kathy started coming to First when she was five years old, after her family moved to a home a block away on Jefferson Avenue. She was confirmed in the church at the age of twelve.
We welcomed the Poor People's Campaign and Dr. William Barber to the church on July 26, 2019, for a town hall meeting about toxic air and high cancer rates among people living near chemical plants in towns along the Mississippi River in St. John & St. James Parishes.
It's Pentecost this Sunday! Wear Red!
Why?
Red symbolizes the work of the Holy Spirit and the sacrifices of martyrs.
But wait there's more!
We will be participating in a nationwide special offering (monetary donations collected during worship), the Pentecost Offering:
Join us this Sunday for Communion and the celebration of Pentecost. Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church because it is when the apostles went out among the people and began spreading Jesus’ message, thus establishing the beginning of the Church. God's love is for everyone. Yes, EVERYONE! Pride Weekend in New Orleans is a good time to remember that!
The communion bread is gluten free, and we offer grape juice or wine. Taste and see that the Lord is Good.
This Sunday, 11am, with coffee and refreshments.
Today we honored Michael, Ludovica, and Blaise who are graduating high school this year. They've all received scholarships to college as well. Great things are on there horizon for these three!
Tuesday, May 7th is Give NOLA Day, the 24 hour and we are decicating all of the funds to the Program of Hope, our homless outreach program.
Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Maundy Thursday service scheduled for tonight at 6pm is cancelled.
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Palm Sunday was a beautiful sunny day- the children enthusiastically waved palms, Tracy Rene gave an inspired children's sermon- don't hold on to your ideas too tightly- experience God with open hands and open minds- then the children, led by Amanda on piano and accompanied by May and Mary Frances on the bells.
Rev. Kathy gave a wonderful sermon titled, "And Now, The Big Time" telling of Jesus going into Jerusalem with a fun analogy including Dr Pepper and New York City. You might have had to be there, but it was terrific, unexpected, with a surprise ending!