Common Questions
Where do I park?
Due to being a downtown church, we have limited parking available in our church parking lot. Entrances are accessible from Morgan and Hargett Streets. If possible, we ask that you reserve these spaces for those who have difficulty walking. Please park only in designated parking spaces in our lot. We risk noncompliance with city and state fire codes if we allow parking outside of designated spaces.
Parking on the streets is free on Sundays.
Parking is also available on Sundays in the municipal parking deck located on W. Morgan Street, between N Dawson and S McDowell Streets.
Parking on the streets is free on Sundays.
Parking is also available on Sundays in the municipal parking deck located on W. Morgan Street, between N Dawson and S McDowell Streets.
What if I have kids?
At First Presbyterian Church, we love kids! In fact, we consider ministry to children to be an essential part of our church's overall mission. Our children's program provides a loving, safe, and age-appropriate environment for your children!
Nursery and childcare is offered in the Stock Building during both our Sunday School hour and our worship services. A sermon for young children is presented halfway through the service. Children ages five through second grade who wish to participate in Children's Church are escorted to the Edge Lobby by an adult volunteer after the Children's Sermon and return to the sanctuary during the hymn that follows the sermon.
Nursery and childcare is offered in the Stock Building during both our Sunday School hour and our worship services. A sermon for young children is presented halfway through the service. Children ages five through second grade who wish to participate in Children's Church are escorted to the Edge Lobby by an adult volunteer after the Children's Sermon and return to the sanctuary during the hymn that follows the sermon.
Where do I go if I am new?
We're so glad you've decided to visit First Presbyterian Church! Our services are held in our sanctuary, the large brick building on Salisbury Street. Following the service, everyone is encouraged to meet and greet in the Lisa Ham Gathering Space (through the three large archways). You'll receive information about our church family and a gift just to say welcome!
Do you serve communion?
Communion is offered once each quarter during Sunday worship, as well as during liturgical events such as the Maundy Thursday evening service and the 11:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Communion is offered to all professing Christians in attendance, regardless of denomination.