First Presbyterian Church

About First Presbyterian Church

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First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church located at 1200 SOUTHWEST ALDER STREET, Portland, OR, 97205. You can reach First Presbyterian Church at +15032287331.

Where is First Presbyterian Church located?

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First Presbyterian Church is located at 1200 SOUTHWEST ALDER STREET, Portland, OR, 97205. The building sits at coordinates 45.52112, -122.68432, placing it in Portland, OR 97205.

Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.

What to expect at a service at First Presbyterian Church

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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.

First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places

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First Presbyterian Church is listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places under reference 74002294, added to the Register on 1974-12-19.

Read the official NPS nomination for First Presbyterian Church →

Churches sharing the architectural tradition of First Presbyterian Church

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5 other US churches in the Gothic architecture tradition are indexed in Churches List.

• Chicago First Baptist Congregational Chicago, IL · est. 1871
• Saint Andrews Episcopal Church Denver, CO
• Christ Episcopal Church Winchester, VA · est. 1828
• Christ Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1871
• First Baptist Church Chicago, IL · est. 1871

First Presbyterian Church by the numbers

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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church

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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 1200 SOUTHWEST ALDER STREET, Portland, OR, 97205.

Is First Presbyterian Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes — NRHP reference 74002294, added 1974-12-19.

What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church?

First Presbyterian Church is a Gothic architecture building, designed by William Frederick McCaw.

Photographs of First Presbyterian Church

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