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Our Mission
Inspired by the grace and truth of Christ, we nurture one another’s faith to do God’s work in the world. The Session approved this statement in May 2016 and affirmed ten values to guide the leaders of our church.
Values that Reach UP
Worship- Preaching
- Music
- Prayer
- Bible Teaching
WorshipValues that Reach OUT
- Ministries that serve the community
- Congregational Care
- Financial Stewardship
- Early Childhood Christian Education
- Family
Our Denominational Affiliation
We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, and a member church of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia.
To learn more about the Presbyterian Church, please visit the denomination’s website at pcusa.org and view the link below to learn more about Presbyterian beliefs (both ancient and modern) found in The Book of Confessions.
http://oga.pcusa.org/section/mid-council-ministries/constitutional-services/constitution/
Our History
First Presbyterian Church was first formed in 1922, and we were proud to celebrate our 100th Anniversary as a church in 2022/2023. In our beginnings, the congregation met wherever there was space available, including neighboring churches, a Masonic Hall, or an old recreation hall. The original church building was a former Army barracks that was dismantled and reassembled on a vacant lot at 22nd and Pacific. In 1928, a new stucco church was built on the 22nd Street site. The barracks were used for Sunday school classes. In 1940-41, a new church, what is now our Chapel, was constructed at 36th and Pacific. The Sanctuary was added in 1958. Over time, a Fellowship Hall was added, as well as our outdoor Courtyard, Columbarium, and Colonnade. Throughout the years, FPC has been a thriving church at the oceanfront with active programs for people of all ages, a day school that began over 50 years ago and has become known for its excellence in traditional worship music.
