We know that you will find a warm welcome at First Presbyterian Church on Galveston Island. Whether you are a visitor to the Island and just passing through, a new resident, or are searching for a church home, please know you are considered our honored guest. Please come as you are!

Please look around our site. We hope that something speaks to you and brings you to Galveston’s First Church.

Special Announcement!

The Session of First Presbyterian Church has determined that beginning November 28, 2021, masks are now optional.

We are allowing worship, Sunday classes, and committees to meet at the church. Fellowship time and gatherings will be determined at a later date as to when they can resume.

Our Regular Schedule

Church School begins at 9:30 am, coffee and fellowship at 10:30, and worship begins at 11. With something for everyone, people of all ages can enjoy fellowship, study, and learning. Current classes include:

Adult Classes
Bereans-Ida Austin Class Room 110 (Zoom only) Here is the link: https://zoom.us/j/97176093093?pwd=UFRVU2cxVUs0MWxuNTM0OUlEQ2V5Zz09.
Seekers Class – Short-term studies   Room 112
Quest Class – Religious and Bible Studies Room 120 (Gail Borden Parlor)

Fellowship time happens before the service at 10:30 am in McCullough Fellowship Hall, as well as following the service. Our gourmet coffee offerings are always a highlight of the morning. It’s a great time to meet new people, get acquainted, or catch up on your week.

Sunday morning service, a traditional style service with contemporary elements, begins at 11 am.

Nursery for Infants & Toddlers with paid, first aid/CPR certified childcare attendants in Room 115 during service.

We celebrate Communion together on the first Sunday of every month. All baptized Christians are invited to share the Lord’s Supper.

Can’t make it on Sunday?

Monday
Meal Teams prepare & serve dinner each Monday at the Galveston Salvation Army.

Tuesday
Monthly Horizon’s Bible Study held the first Tuesday of each month at 10:30 am in the Library/Conference Room on the first floor. Study books are provided. Check Facebook or contact the church for details.

Wednesday
7:30 am Men’s Ministry Fellowship Breakfast at the America’s Kitchen, 500 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77550
6:30 pm Chancel Choir Practice

7:30 pm Handbell Choir

Wednesday’s in March Join us for a Lenten Bible study and fellowship at 5:30pm on Wednesday nights in March. Eat, listen, and learn as Rev. Steve Hill leads us in “Eating and Drinking Our Way Into the Kingdom.” And don’t worry—you’ll be out in time for choir/bell rehearsal! Sign-up to bring soup or bread here, or add your name to the list in the fellowship hall: https://tinyurl.com/33hmux2d 

• Wednesday, March 1 at 5:30pm: “I’m Hungry” Psalm 42 & Psalm 78
• Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30pm: “Did You Hear Who Got Invited?” Luke 14: 7-24
• Wednesday, March 15  at 5:30pm: “Hey! Leave Some for Me!” Exodus 16: 1-36 & Matthew 6:25-34
• Wednesday, March 22  at 5:30pm: “Did I Mention I Don’t Eat?” Daniel 1 & Revelation 3:14-22
• Wednesday, March 29 at 5:30pm: “How Many Leaves Does this Table Have?” John 21:15-19 & Acts 2:42-47

 First Presbyterian Church is a gun-free zone.

Whenever you can come, come as you are to
Galveston’s First Church!