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.


December 24: Christmas Eve Service!

6:00 p.m. Worship

Candle Lighting Service

Lighting of the Christ Candle

Reading of the Christmas Story from the King James Version of the Bible



"Did You Think Love Was Easy?"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Body: 

Here are links to the videos from our Valentine's Day service and children's message. Special music from our handbell choir!

Children’s message

https://vimeo.com/512350777

Worship service
https://vimeo.com/512351814

 

Souper Bowl offering

Thanks to all the generous donors who contributed $590 for our Souper Bowl of Caring offering for 2021! 100% of the donations will go to the Broadmoor Food Pantry, which is currently hosting the Program of Hope for the less fortunate in our community. You have made a difference!

"Let's Take a Deep Breath"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Body: 

Life is crazy these days. Let's all take a deep breath and look at what God is doing in the world all around us.

Here are links to the videos of Sunday's service. For those unable to attend worship, we've included the liturgy for communion so you can follow along at home with your own bread and beverage. 

Souper Bowl Offering 2021

Hi, all! This Sunday is "the big game," the one the Saints are not playing in :-(

"Beneath the Eagle's Wings"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, January 31, 2021

Body: 

Did you ever think you might be the wind beneath someone else's wings?

Here are links to the children's message and worship service for Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Children’s message:

https://vimeo.com/506909019

Worship service:
https://vimeo.com/506909703

 

"For God Alone, My Soul Waits"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Body: 

Here are links to the children's message and worship service for Sunday, January 24, 2021.

 

Children’s message:
https://vimeo.com/504158961

Worship service:
https://vimeo.com/504160089

 

"The Rest of the Story"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Body: 

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It):

 
Here are links to the videos for the children's message and worship service for Sunday, January 17, 2021.
 
Children’s Message
https://vimeo.com/501597356

Worship Service
https://vimeo.com/501598378

"Baptism by Fire"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, January 10, 2021

Body: 

Here are links to the children's message and the scriptures, sermon and musical offering for Sunday, January 10, 2021.
 
Children’s message:
 
Worship service:

"Is This the Year We Finally See the Light?"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Body: 

Here's the link to the video for the January 3, 2021 service. The communion liturgy is included if you would like to observe the sacrament at home.

https://vimeo.com/496737015

 

 

Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m.

Join us for our in-person Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Thursday at 6 p.m. We'll have all your favorites, including the Bell Choir, lighting of the Christ candle, Pastor Kathy reading the Christmas Story for children of all ages, a special Christmas message from Deacon Dave Capasso, socially distanced candle lighting, and, for those who don't expect to be present on Epiphany Sunday, an early chance to get your Epiphany Star and word for the coming year.

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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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