About Old First
Old First Presbyterian Church is an inclusive community of faith united by trust in God and faith in Jesus Christ. We warmly welcome all who accept and respond to God's saving grace in Jesus Christ and who desire to participate in the life and ministry of this church.
Established in 1849, we are the Oldest Protestant Congregation in California. We are constantly renewed through a wide spectrum of activities, and of course, through new members! Click on the many links below to find out more detail about us.
Growing in Faith, making the Bible come alive in worship... Lively Christian education for children and youth... Challenging adult seminars, and classes for exploring faith issues... Study, support, and prayer groups.
Growing in Joy... Full music program, including congregational singing and an outstanding choir... traditional and contemporary hymns... Orchestral accompaniment in festival services... The newly rebuilt, 3,700-pipe organ... The Old First Concert Series, presenting top recitalists, chamber ensembles, vocalists, and jazz quartets in classic works and world premieres... Jazz Vespers - an alternative setting for praise.
Growing in Community... Welcoming and reflecting the diversity of our city... Support for families and singles... Small groups for study and fellowship... A sense of home and family amid the bustle and stress of the city.
Growing in Service in the heart of the city... Tutorial program for local children, including many immigrants... Work with the Larkin Street Youth Center for teen runaways... Senior Activities Center... Support for people living with AIDS... Programs addressing homelessness in our neighborhood.
In The News
Churchgoers Catch the Spirit of Jazz - SF Chronicle March 6, 2005
Explore Further
Take a survey on our congregational identity
What does it mean to be Presbyterian?
Read our Vision Document, planning our next decade.
