About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 292 WEST MAIN STREET, Newark, DE, 19711. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +13027315644.
Old First Presbyterian Church (Newark, Delaware)
Old First Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was begun in 1868, dedicated in 1872, and is one story rectangular stone structure with a two bay facade and a tower. The tower features a steep gable roof with flared eaves and a louvered belfry. Architects Dixon and Davis of Baltimore designed this stone building in the Gothic Revival style. The Wilmington Daily Commercial publicized its construction, describing blue granite and brownstone mined from Chestnut Hill, a steeple soaring 100 feet high and twenty-foot interior ceilings. A large, pointe...
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 292 WEST MAIN STREET, Newark, DE, 19711. The building sits at coordinates 39.68645, -75.76336, placing it in Newark, DE 19711.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 19711 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 49,746 residents with a median household income of $89,286 and a median age of 35.2 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.
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 292 WEST MAIN STREET, Newark, DE, 19711.
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