Third Presbyterian Church

About this church

Third Presbyterian Church in Norfolk worships in person and online Sunday at 11:00 a.m. The service has a casual feel and blends traditional and contemporary elements, with children invited forward for a brief lesson. Childcare is available from infancy through first grade. Guests may park along Carlton Street, use the shaded lot behind the church from Pythian Avenue, or use accessible spaces in front. The congregation’s “come as you are” invitation is paired with education for all ages, fellowship, and a Presbyterian Church (USA) identity focused on worship, discipleship, compassion, and service.

Third Presbyterian began as an 1879 mission of First Presbyterian, became Park Avenue Presbyterian Church in 1884, moved to Carlton Street in 1953, and adopted its current name in 1954. Its history includes founding several other Norfolk missions and electing the presbytery’s first woman ruling elder in 1964. Current care includes rides, meals, and homebound Communion. Monthly projects collect blankets for unhoused neighbors, food for Eastern Shore agricultural workers, suitcases for a women’s shelter, sandwiches, veterans’ assistance, and refugee support. A clothes closet plus small outdoor lending-library and food-pantry boxes make some help available directly at the church property.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Sunday time, worship style, children, and childcare · Street, rear-lot, and accessible parking · PC(USA) identity and history from 1879 · Monthly outreach, homebound care, and property resources

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