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.


"Glass Boxes"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Body: 

Do you feel sometimes as if you live in a glass box, separated from the outside world? Is going to a church building for a worship service not your thing? Elder Tim Ruppel has a message just for you!

https://vimeo.com/615475907

 

"What Are You Doing Here, Elijah?"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Body: 

Introducing the Job Award. In this stressful time after Hurricane Ida, we have many nominees. 

Meanwhile, there's Elijah, evacuated from Hurricane, er, Queen, Jezebel, first going to Beer-sheba, then having to move to another location and ending up in a cave. 

https://vimeo.com/609409022

 

"What Did I Do to Deserve This?"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Body: 

FPCNO is back, live, in the sanctuary for worship at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays! There was damage to the spires in front of the church, so we are asking everyone to enter from the South Prieur Street door at the back until we can get the spires secured.
Here's the video from Sunday's service.
 

Worship Service Canceled for August 29, 2021

Stay safe, everyone!

"Siblings (Brothers Behaving Badly)"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Body: 

Here's a story you may not have known was in the Bible --an epic adventure about King David and his son Absalom! Kids don't hear this one in Sunday school, and sometimes adults don't in adult Sunday school, either.

 

https://vimeo.com/590721747

 

"David, Bathsheba, and the #MeToo Movement (Still!)"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Body: 

David and Bathsheba! Sexual misconduct by a rich and powerful man was happening long before hashtags were invented!

https://vimeo.com/587634528

 

"Feeding Time!"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Body: 

Seagulls! Jesus feeding the five thousand! And music too!

https://vimeo.com/584672034

Planning a Wedding? Thinking about First Presbyterian?

Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! 

Want to know what it's like to walk down the aisle at First Presbyterian Church? Here's a three-minute video!

 

https://vimeo.com/583524667

"Bread for Life"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, August 1, 2021

Body: 

Where humans may think they live in a world of scarcity, God's kingdom offers abundance! Loaves and fishes enough for all, with leftovers!

https://vimeo.com/581928855

 

"What Happened to the Little Brown Church?"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Body: 

Elder Bruce Robertson ponders changes in our society and changes in the church.

https://vimeo.com/579182628

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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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