About First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is a Presbyterian church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania located at 201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States. First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia was founded in 1868. As of April 2026, First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia holds a 4.6-star rating across 28 Google reviews. The First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia parish office answers at +12157439123.
he 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.
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Presbyterian Church (USA), abbreviated PCUSA, is a mainline Protestant denomination in the United States. It is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States. Its theological roots lie primarily in the Scottish Reformation, particularly going back to the reforms done by the Calvinist reformer and minister John Knox of Scotland. Now known for its generally liberal stance on doctrine, The Presbyterian Church (USA) was established with the 1983 merger of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, whose churches were located in the Southern and border states, with the United Presbyterian Church in...
Where is First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia located?
First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is located at 201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States. The building sits at coordinates 40.00251, -75.06608, placing it in Philadelphia, PA 19137.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
The neighborhood around First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
The ZIP code 19137 area around First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is home to 8,100 residents with a median household income of $57,259 and a median age of 42.2 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 in Philadelphia
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.
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Churches founded the same year as First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
2 other churches with a documented founding year of 1868 are indexed in Churches List.
First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia by the numbers
Questions and answers about First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia
- What denomination is First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia?
- This parish is part of the Presbyterian tradition.
- Where is First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia located?
- The parish is located at 201 S 21st St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States.
- When was First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia founded?
- Founded in 1868.
- How do visitors rate First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia?
- 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 28 Google reviews.
- What is the architecture of First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia?
- First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia is designed by Frank Furness.
- Is First Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia 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 in Philadelphia, you can claim the listing to edit hours, photos, and announcements.
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