About First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church is a Presbyterian church in Savannah, Georgia located at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405. First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1777. As of April 2026, First Presbyterian Church holds a 4.6-star rating across 20 Google reviews. The First Presbyterian Church parish office answers at (912) 354-7615.
FIRST’S MISSION STATEMENT: The life of the church is the response of faith and obedience to the call of God in Christ. Gathered: We worship and sing, study and pray. We enjoy fellowship together. Forgiven by God, we learn to forgive other people. Sent forth: We serve as leaven, salt, and light, to be agents of God’s love in Savannah and the larger world."
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When does First Presbyterian Church hold services?
First Presbyterian Church publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM, Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM. All times are local to Savannah, GA.
- Wednesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 9 AM–12 PM
- Monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Ministries and programs at First Presbyterian Church
- · First Presbyterian Preschool
Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
First Presbyterian Church is located at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405. The building sits at coordinates 32.04687, -81.09081, placing it in Savannah, GA 31405.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
- Public parking 879 ft
- Public parking 912 ft
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church
The ZIP code 31405 area around First Presbyterian Church is home to 37,751 residents with a median household income of $54,197 and a median age of 37.0 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 parishes vary — when in doubt, ask a greeter at the door.
Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1777 are indexed in Churches List.
Your Sunday at First Presbyterian Church
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Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church?
- This parish is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- What are the service times at First Presbyterian Church?
- Published hours: Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM, Thursday 9 AM–5 PM, Friday Closed, Saturday Closed, Sunday 9 AM–12 PM, Monday 9 AM–5 PM, Tuesday 9 AM–5 PM
- What is the phone number for First Presbyterian Church?
- You can reach the parish at (912) 354-7615.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
- The parish is located at 520 Washington Ave, Savannah, GA 31405.
- When was First Presbyterian Church founded?
- Founded in 1777.
- How do visitors rate First Presbyterian Church?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 20 Google reviews.
- Is First Presbyterian Church the official parish listing?
- This listing is compiled from public Google Business data and has not yet been claimed by the parish. If you represent First Presbyterian Church, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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