First Presbyterian Church is a small but active congregation of the Presbytery of Mackinac of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  Founded in 1880, First is the oldest church in Florence.  We typically worship with 15 - 25 folks on an average Sunday.

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First is also part of Florence Parish, a partnership in Christian ministry with our sister congregation, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), also in Florence, Wisconsin.  For more than 30 years, First and Bethlehem have shared a pastor, collaborated in ministry, and shared life together.  While the two congregations normally have separate worship services, we often gather for combined worship on particular occasions.

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First Presbyterian Church is a ministry of regular, ordinary people of all backgrounds who are seeking the warmth, support and challenges offered by the love of God in Jesus Christ, and through Christian fellowship.  Called by God through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we are striving to be a faithful, visible expression of God's love, forgiveness, presence and peace to the world as we worship, learn, serve, share and witness together.

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As a member congregation of the PC(U.S.A.), we believe that all are welcome.  So, when we invite you to come join us, we mean completely.  Attend worship with us, share in our Lord's Supper (Holy Communion), fellowship over a cup of coffee, join in a Bible study, pray with us, bring your children, and join us in our mission of service in the name of Jesus Christ.  You are welcome to simply be with us.  There is no pressure to join First.  Just come and see if this is the place that you've been looking for to explore your faith and invest your energy in God's name.

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It is not our goal to bring people to this church family from other churches.  If you have a church that meets your individual needs or those of your family, we urge you to attend there regularly to celebrate and strengthen your relationship with God there.  But if you do not have a church home and are looking for a place where you can be yourself and meet God where you are, we invite you to join us and become involved in the First family of God.

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To learn more about what we and other PC(U.S.A.) Presbyterians believe, please see What We Believe.

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May the grace and peace of God be with you always!