Welcome to First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans!

We are a church with a rich history. Feel free to browse our website and discover more about us. First Presbyterian is an open and affirming congregation that welcomes and encourages all to join us in worship. We are affiliated with the PC(USA).

We are a More Light Congregation and a member of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. We welcome all people, all races, and all sexual orientations.


The Pumpkin Patch it OPEN!

The pumpkins have arrived!  The patch is open!

The First Presbyterian Church Program of Hope Pumpkin Patch is open daily starting Monday, October 5th until we sell out. The proceeds go to benefit the Program of Hope Homeless Ministry and Christian Education at First Presbyterian Church.

Admission is free! Pumpkins and gourds of all shapes and sizes will be sold. Prices start at $0.50 for the baby pumpkins/gourds and go up from there.

Hours:
Monday-Friday: 3pm-7pm
Saturday: 10am-7pm
Sunday: 1pm-7pm

Pumpkin unloading -- 12:30 pm Sunday, October 4th

The truck full of pumpkins has made up some time and will arrive on Sunday at 12:30pm. Please join us after church to unload all the wonderfull pumpkins. Please help us spread the news of the new time. We'll see you there!

Our Katrina Story

On this fifth anniversary of Katrina, I, Nieta Nunn, widow of the pastor at the time, Cliff Nunn, am writing a few memories of that event.  Cliff and I were planning to ride out the storm, as we usually did, but during the early morning of Aug.

Katrina Remembrance Event Potluck Dinner

Join us on Saturday night for a shared commemorative fellowship as we recognize the 10th Anniversary of Katrina and the Levee Failures. 

All are welcome!  This event is open to all whether you lived here before Katrina or not, whether you flooded or not, or whether you mourn what we've lost or celebrate what we've gained.

Kitchen Renovation Update

The FUNdraising Team has been taking a bit of a summer break, but with this lovely cooler weather we are getting back to work! We are pleased to report that we have secured one of the largest items on our list - a commercial refrigerator! One of our donors provided their gift early and we were able to select, purchase, and install it. And it's a beauty!

Youth Group Pool Party

First Pres Elder and mother of two, Tracy Rene Helms-Capasso, is forming a greater New Orleans youth fellowship among the New Orleans area Presbyterian Churches. She is excited about making this a reality to offer area kids the same positive experience she had as a teen.  The first event will be a pool party for kids in grades 6-12 on Saturday, August 8 from 1-4.

What are Tracy Rene's initial ideas and goals for this group?

July - August Newsletter 2015

In this issue:

  • Remembering Murray.
  • Rummage Sale.
  • How is that kitchen coming along?

Memorial Service for Murray Brashears

During our regular 11 am worship service on Sunday, July 19th, 2015 you are invited participate in a “Celebration of Music and Thanksgiving for the Life of Murray Brashears", who died March 10, 2015 here in New Orleans. Murray was a staunch, life long Presbyterian and an enthusiastic supporter of this church, as well as a husband, father and grandfather.

Decadence Says "I Do": A Wedding Extravaganza

In anticipation of a positive outcome towards marriage equality by the Supreme Court this month, the Southern Decadence organization is hosting New Orleans's first wedding show for the LGBTQ community.  First Presbyterian will be attending and showcasing our beautiful sanctary and fellowship hall to prospective brides and grooms.  

Our First Bridal Show

New Orleans Bride Magazine Bridal Show Booth

Our amazing FUNdraising committee executed a brilliant marketing plan last night, and we are just delighted with the results.  For over a decade our church has been welcoming to all couples seeking a church wedding, and we maintained a modest presence in print and web advertising.

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Presbyterian Fun Fact

There are about 75 million Reformed/Presbyterian Christians worldwide and about 2.5 million belong to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

 

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