The Presbyterian Church (USA), of which First Presbyterian is a part, works to affirm the worth of all persons, including those in the LGBTQ community. Our church’s governing body, the Session, affirms ours as a welcoming and affirming congregation. All are welcome to join in worship, fellowship, and service!

Our PCUSA Mission staff penned this prayer as we continue to work and hope for the reign of God to be established:

God of justice, hope, love, and mercy, help us to continually live into the church that you have called us to be. Compel us to stand against injustice wherever it may be found. Provoke us to hold firm to the gospel message of inclusion and equity. And empower us to continually be salt and light in a world that so desperately needs more representation of your Spirit. We love you and strive to love others in the same way. Through God’s grace, in Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

As of September 2024, our church joined the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, a national movement committed to a vision of the church where all are welcome and all are valued. By joining this network, we affirm our commitment to inclusivity, mutual respect, and the full participation of all people in the life and ministry of the church. This partnership strengthens our mission of fostering a community where God’s love and justice are central, and it empowers us to engage more deeply in the ongoing work of reconciliation and transformation within the broader church and society.