Three pillars make up the mission statement of First Presbyterian: Learn, Love, and Serve. These are guiding principles for the entire congregation, and they lay the groundwork for the expectations and intention in our ministry.

We live out these pillars of this mission by reaching inward to the members of our congregation, their families, and friends of our congregation, providing opportunities for ongoing education through open and honest discussions that both teach and challenge. 

We reach outward to the greater community in which we reside through hands-on ministry to welcome new viewpoints and provide positive impact through both service and celebration. The ‘community’ where we live out our vision for ministry extends beyond the confines of the city in which our congregation comes together each week. We partner with outside organizations regularly to ensure we are fostering connections beyond our walls.

We strive to be a congregation known for developing a culture of invitation to “any and all” in the same way that Jesus invited “any and all” – all ages, abilities, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, marital, veteran and employment statuses. We know in our collective hearts there is, in all of us, a desire to belong – to be part of a community filled with meaningful and regular connections. 

The simple phrase to “love our neighbor as Jesus taught” has helped us as we work toward being a positive life force in the hearts of the communities we serve.