First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church U.S.A.
516 Pecan Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
First Presbyterian Church is a medium-sized church located in Texarkana, AR. Our church was founded in 1904 and is associated with the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (PCUSA).
What to Expect at First Presbyterian Church
Leaders:
Rev. Dr. Susan Arnold, Pastor, Head of Staff
Sarang Kang, Christian Education Director
Arthur Ghere, Music Director and Organist
Service Times:
Sunday Worship 11:00am
Service Details
- Formal and informal attire most common
- Traditional worship style
- Printed worship bulletin
- Communion
- Congregational readings
- Location: Miller County
- Parking: Street
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
- Saturday evening service: No
- Multi-site church: No
- Primary language used: English
Ministries and Programs
- Children's ministry
- Youth or teen ministry
- Adult education
- Missions
- Men/women's ministry
- Choir
- Community service
- Weddings/receptions
- Funerals
- Other ministries and programs: Godly Play (children's education, Sunday mornings); Sermon podcast via our website and SoundCloud; Angel Quilt ministry (quilts for cancer patients); Downtown Community Garden; Downtown Memorial Orchard and Labyrinth; CLICK (Children Living in God's Kingdom) Children's ministry; Tower Bell Ringing; Handbell Choir; Children's Choir as part of CLICK ministry (Wednesdays); Presbyterian Women's Circle Meetings; Men's Breakfast; Parent's Night Out Programs; Vacation Bible School
Additional Info About Our Church
First Presbyterian Church has been a progressive influence in mission to our community, founding a community garden, education to development challenged children and adults, and support of cancer patients just to mention a few of our many mission. Nestled among the historic downtown Texarkana Churches, FPC is an innovator in children's ministry, pioneering Godly Play as a model for christian education and parent's night out programs to alleviate some of the stress of busy families.
Mission:
FPC's mission is to share the love of Jesus Christ, to empower people to serve and to glorify God.
Vision:
To reach our community with the Good News of Jesus Christ and transform people's lives for God's service and glory.
Purpose:
Sharing Christ's, Empowering Service, Glorifying God.