First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk

About this church

First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk, in the Ghent neighborhood at 820 Colonial Avenue, offers three Sunday worship choices. Traditional worship is at 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the historic sanctuary, with hymns, the doxology, the Apostles' Creed, and a chancel choir. A casual contemporary service led by a praise team runs at 9:00 a.m. Community Groups and Sunday School follow at 10:00 a.m. Both the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services include a children's sermon, after which children can go to children's church. Services are available to watch live and past sermons are posted online. There is no dress code, and visitors see everything from jeans to jackets.

A nursery is available for children under three at the 9 and 11 o'clock services, and school-year Wednesday evenings offer children arts, cooking, and games. Adults can join Community Groups that study Scripture and pray together, along with men's and women's Bible studies, a monthly men's breakfast, a women's potluck, and a fall men's retreat. The church also runs First Presbyterian Preschool and partners with the Urban Renewal Center and Tree of Lives. Enter the contemporary service from the parking lot side on First Way, and use the wooden Colonial Avenue doors for traditional worship. Confirm times on the website before visiting.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Visit Us: services, entrances, FAQs · Community Groups: men, women, children · About FPC and home page: preschool, partners

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