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What we believe at First Presbyterian…

  • We need different voices and viewpoints in order to grow as followers of Jesus Christ.

  • The Bible is a link to the past and moves us forward with faith; we find our story within God’s story.

  • God also works and inspires us within our culture through science and the arts.

  • Critical thinking is important because we were created with intelligence in the image of God.

  • by growing in our relationship with God through worship, learning, and service we become who God created us to be

  • God calls us to change the world, to make it a better place.

 

Being Presbyterian

Presbyterian describes the way our church functions. Members elect women and men to serve as elders on Session – the church’s ruling body. Power is in the hands of the people. Our name comes from the biblical Greek word for elder, presbuteros. We connect with other Presbyterian churches through similar power.

Affirming unity with all God’s people, we trace our heritage through the Reformation in 16th century Europe, specifically Scotland. The earliest immigrants from Europe brought those principles and practices to our country.

Presbyterians have influenced much of our nation’s history, including the American Revolution itself, the Civil War and Civil Rights. From the earliest reformers, through the contemporary church, Presbyterians have upheld freedom and responsibility:

  • to relate directly with God, while living in relationship with others;

  • to educate all people, to study and respond to the Bible, science, art and all forms of knowledge;

  • to set one’s conscience against demands of religious or cultural institutions, as we pursue God’s purposes in our world.
     

Presbytery 101 – A General Guide

The link above can answer the questions about 
What do we believe…

About God
About The Bible
About Salvation
About Being Inclusive
About Justice

 

Spiritual Life

About the spiritual life of the church and the disciplines and practices that we use to mature and shape us in our faith.

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Christian Education

Christian education is important in the Presbyterian tradition and at First Presbyterian Church, Marshall.  There are many facets to our Christian education program which support the spiritual life of our diverse congregation.  We seek to offer traditional classroom experiences along with youth group and family-oriented opportunities as well as integrating education into our worship life and fellowship activities.

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