Our Facilities
Sanctuary Chancel Project
In January 2024, we discovered some weak spots in the wood and marble of the front Chancel area of the Sanctuary (our worship space). This discovery has led to a long journey of deconstruction and investigation of the space, what caused the damage, and an appropriate solution to the problem. In August 2024, we will embark on a three month reconstruction journey. As a result, worship will transition to the Fellowship Hall starting August 18, 2024 through the end of November. Click any of the buttons below for each of the updates on the situation.
Sanctuary
Chapel
Choir Room
Kid's Classrooms
Officers' Room
Library
Nursery
Back Playground
Toddler Playground
Fellowship Hall
Kitchen
Columbarium Garden
The Columbarium Garden at First Presbyterian Church is a consecrated site for the inurnment or scattering of the ashes of church members, past and present, and their families. It is designed to close the circle of ministry from birth to death while providing a continual physical relationship with the church. This garden also provides a place to linger for meditation, reflection, and the celebration of life. The Garden was completed in the spring of 1999. There are 230 double niches, a scattering garden, and a large bronze plaque of individual memorial plaques for those members of the church who are buried elsewhere.
Rose Garden
The Rose Garden was planted in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wood by Mr. and Mrs. W. Bass Wood. Installed at the top of the brick stairs is a plaque that reads, “The kiss of the sun for pardon, the song of the birds for mirth, one is nearer God’s heart in a garden, than anywhere else on earth.” The Gazebo in the center of the garden was given in memory of Clunet Holmes Pettyjohn Jr. by his family and friends in 1988. Frequently throughout the year, as the roses bloom, floral arrangements of them will be made and used by the chancel guild to decorate the Sanctuary and other areas of the church. This garden has become a place for many at the church to gather, pray, and take photos.
