Loving Christ, loving One Another, and loving the City.
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church San Antonio, where we have been spreading Christ’s love for over 177 years!
Welcome to the enduring community of First Presbyterian Church San Antonio, where our journey of faith spans over 177 years. Here at FPC, we are dedicated to manifesting the presence of Jesus Christ in the heart of our city and beyond, guided by a steadfast commitment to Biblical orthodoxy and mission-driven discipleship within the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians (ECO).
We offer vibrant worship experiences, comprehensive Sunday school programs, and nurturing small groups for every stage of life. Our dynamic music ministry enriches our worship, while various ministries cater to diverse age groups, ensuring a holistic approach to spiritual growth.
Our passion for our city and the wider world fuels numerous ministries focused on justice and mercy in downtown San Antonio, alongside mission teams that span the globe, addressing both spiritual and practical needs. We believe that knowing Christ is transformative, influencing lives both now and for eternity.
We warmly invite you to visit us and experience firsthand how Jesus Christ and the community at FPC can profoundly impact your life. We would love to meet with you personally, sharing how you can become part of the FPC family!
Join us in Loving Christ, Loving One Another, Loving Our City, and Loving the World!
WE ARE AN ECO CONGREGATION
What is ECO?
ECO: A Covenant Order of Presbyterians, is a new Presbyterian denomination formed in 2012. The mission of ECO is to build flourishing churches that make disciples of Jesus Christ. ECO is a thoroughly Presbyterian denomination steeped in the reformed tradition.
ECO provides a foundation for Biblical faithfulness. ECO has established very clear, historic essential tenets that align with the beliefs of our congregation. ECO provides a community of other Presbyterian churches with whom we can participate for mutual encouragement and support. Joining ECO allows us to continue to be the church God has called us to be and to leave aside doctrinal disputes, and to get back to the Great Commission: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Joining ECO is really an extension of what FPC has been doing for over 160 years. Together, we have the great opportunity to embrace where the Spirit is leading First Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, and press on to the upward call in Christ Jesus.
A RICH HISTORY
Old Adobe
In 1846, just one decade after the fall of the Alamo, Pennsylvania native and Presbyterian pastor, John McCullough, established First Presbyterian Church, the first Protestant church in San Antonio, near the corner of Soledad and West Commerce. The church moved locations a few times over the years before eventually settling at the corner of Alamo and Fourth Street.