About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 35 WEST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1872. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +12158438811.
First Presbyterian Church (Philadelphia)
The First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian Church USA congregation in the Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, located on 21st and Walnut Streets, built in an array of architectural styles of leading Philadelphia architects. It is part of the Presbytery of Philadelphia within the Synod of the Trinity. The First Presbyterian Church is located within the Rittenhouse Fitler Historic District.
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 35 WEST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144. The building sits at coordinates 40.03560, -75.17562, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19144.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 453 ft
- Public parking 453 ft
- Public parking 571 ft
- Public parking 614 ft
- Private parking 617 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, May 30, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 19144 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 47,454 residents with a median household income of $41,078 and a median age of 33.1 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at First Presbyterian Church
Presbyterians worship in the Reformed tradition — Word-centered, theologically rich, and dignified.
- Services last 60–75 minutes. Expect Scripture-heavy readings, a teaching sermon, congregational hymns, and prayer.
- Communion is typically monthly or quarterly, open to all who trust Christ.
Generalized notes for first-time visitors. Individual churches vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church
5 other churches with a documented founding year of 1872 are indexed in Churches List.
- First Presbyterian Church Philadelphia, PA
- Saint Mary's Church Hamilton Village Philadelphia, PA
- Grace Church Newton, MA
- First United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
- People's Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA
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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
- This church is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
- First Presbyterian Church is located at 35 WEST CHELTEN AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA, 19144.
- When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
- Founded in 1872.
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