Our Beliefs

First Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Winston Salem, North Carolina. Our mission is to invite all people to say “yes!” to Jesus with their whole lives. We do this by encountering God through worship, equipping one another in discipleship, and engaging the world in mission.

Here you’ll find a blend of contemporary and traditional worship styles, current and historical conversations, spiritual formation and social engagement. There’s a place for everyone who seeks to know and follow Jesus, and we invite you to come and learn more about who we are and how you might join us.

 

First Presbyterian Church has been a vital part of the fabric of Winston Salem since its founding in 1862. Growing alongside our city, the congregation established an enduring legacy as a thriving downtown ministry committed to deep biblical faithfulness and wide community engagement.

Throughout our history, we have been dedicated to expanding God’s kingdom through local outreach, church multiplication initiatives, and global mission work. Our downtown campus reflects our desire to honor a rich theological heritage while dynamically making disciples in a changing cultural landscape. Today, we remain rooted in the city center, striving to be a vibrant intergenerational community devoted to God’s glory and the good of the world around us. 

We are a member of ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians. ECO’s mission is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. Visit ECO to learn more.

Our Sacraments

Baptism
At First Pres, we practice both infant and adult baptism, recognizing it as a mark of entrance into the covenant community and visible church.

The Lord’s Supper

We celebrate the Lord’s Supper, also called Communion, together as a congregation on the first Sunday of the month.  All who acknowledge their need for the grace of Christ are welcome to participate.