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.


"Loving the Light"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Body: 

Here are links to the worship service and children's message for Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Children’s message
https://vimeo.com/527070103

Worship service
https://vimeo.com/527071591

 

Coming up for Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 28

Elder and teacher extraordinaire Bruce Robertson will preach.

Maundy Thursday, April 1

Tenebrae service with communion in the sanctuary at 6 p.m. Rev. Kathy and Elder Zane Fisher will lead the service.

Good Friday, April 2

Sanctuary open for prayer from noon to three.

Easter Sunday, April 4

"For God So Loved the World"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Body: 

Hi, all! Thanks to all who braved the early hour to make it to church this morning. For those who didn't, no problem! Here are links to the videos from today's service. We are one year into this pandemic, and God still walks this road with us!

 
Children’s message
https://vimeo.com/523581732

Worship service
https://vimeo.com/523583227

 

"Back to Basics"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Body: 

Hi, all! Here are links to Sunday's service. Sydney McMath returned for one last Sunday with us and recorded a musical tribute to the late Dr. Will Mackintosh. Prayers for Sydney's safe travel back to South Carolina. We hope she will be able to come back and be with us again soon!
Children’s Message

https://vimeo.com/520777715

"Standing on the Promises"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Body: 

Elder Bruce Mather gives a powerful testimony about a near-death experience he recently had. Also, a tribute to our wonderful friend and musician, Sydney McMath, who will soon be returning to South Carolina.

Video links:

Children’s message
https://vimeo.com/517953966

Worship service
https://vimeo.com/517954935

 

Helping Those Affected by the Winter Storms

Presbyterians are working together to help people impacted by the winter storms in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. If you'd like to help, here's a link where you can contribute.

https://pda.pcusa.org/situation/winter-storms/

 

 

"The Journey"

Sermon Date: 

Sunday, February 21, 2021

Body: 

Welcome to Lent! Here are links to the children's message and worship service for Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Children’s message:
https://vimeo.com/515100889

Worship service:
https://vimeo.com/515101664

 

 

"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. 

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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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