First Presbyterian Church

About this church

First Presbyterian Church is an Athens congregation worshiping in a historic sanctuary and guided by the mission “Worship God. Serve Others. Make Disciples.” Its traditional service combines Scripture, prayer, preaching, hymns, choir, and sacramental life, with handbells contributing on selected liturgical days. The church also publishes the weekly order of worship and livestream, allowing visitors to preview the particular readings, music, and sermon before Sunday.

Sunday worship begins at 10:00 a.m. in the sanctuary and is carried live on the church’s YouTube channel. Nursery and childcare are available during worship. Ushers greet people at the sanctuary doors, provide a printed bulletin, and can help families find the nursery or a seat; there is no assigned seating. The How We Worship page explains that congregational responses and other directions appear in the bulletin, which can make a traditional Presbyterian liturgy easier for a first-time guest to follow. Recent dated worship posts confirm the continuing 10:00 schedule and identify the service as the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost in late August 2026. Visitors who cannot attend in person can use the same weekly post to open the livestream and bulletin.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Official homepage and church mission · Sunday worship time, livestream, and childcare · Traditional worship, music, ushers, and visitor guidance · Current August 23, 2026 worship announcement

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Nursery and childcare — during Sunday worship

Hours

Published hours can change. Confirm them directly with the church before visiting.

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