Sundays at First Pres
9:00am Contemporary Worship Service
More informal worship style, casual dress, weekly communion
10:00am Fellowship & Sunday Classes
After the service, we gather to share food, engage in conversation, and participate in Sunday classes for all ages
11:00am Traditional Worship Service
More formal worship style, hymns, monthly communion
12:00pm Fellowship
After the service, we gather to share food and engage in conversation
Nursery care available for children under 3 during Worship Service and Sunday Class Hour
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A Welcoming Charlottesville
Church Community
First Pres is an active congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
Some of us consider church our second home, and others are discovering the love of God in Christ for the first time. Through worship, fellowship, service, and groups together, we connect with one another as people who have been touched by some inkling of the Spirit and who are looking for ways to deepen our expression of faith, and have it nurtured in a community that endeavors to love thy neighbor. We sense God connecting with us in Scripture, music, and prayer as we have open conversations about how to live our faith in the world today. There's a place for you at First Pres!
Expressions
of Faith
At First Presbyterian Church, we seek to magnify the glory of God and proclaim the gospel through worship that challenges the mind, nourishes the spirit, honors tradition, demonstrates liturgical depth, exercises creativity in its use of music and the arts, and addresses the needs of individuals and families today.
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Epiphany & Beyond
12/28/25, 4:00 PM
This winter, the Health and Wellness Committee is launching Epiphany and Beyond, a congregation wide health and wellness campaign running from Epiphany through Easter. Together, we will focus on four themes that support body, mind, and spirit: Movement, Nutrition, Nature, and Gratitude.
Dementia Care and Support: Finding Hope in the Dementia Journey
3/8/26, 4:15 PM
Families, older adults, caregivers, church members, and community members are invited to gather for a practical conversation about understanding dementia, obtaining a diagnosis, finding support and connecting with people living with dementia.
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Volunteer at the Ten Miler
3/28/26, 11:15 AM
The Charlottesville Ten Miler is a signature community race that depends on volunteers to make it possible. This year, every volunteer who signs up in the name of Abundant Life Ministries directly increases the financial support they receive from the event.
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