First Presbyterian Church was founded in 1837, during a pivotal season in North Mississippi’s history. That year, the region had only recently been opened to new settlers. On July 15, 1837, a small group gathered in a carpenter’s shop to organize a new congregation. Four visiting ministers were present for that first meeting, marking the beginning of what would become a lasting community of faith.
With thoughtful additions, updates, and renovations over the years, our Sanctuary has continued to serve the congregation faithfully. The church campus has grown to include the Education Building, constructed in 1962, and the Fellowship Hall, built in 1988 and renovated in 2016. In 2004, the congregation purchased the city block immediately east of the Sanctuary for future expansion. Today, that space houses our youth and college ministries.
Our first pastor, Rev. Jesse Stratton, served briefly in the church’s earliest days. In 2020, Rev. Barrett Milner was called as our 26th pastor. We are grateful for his leadership and are blessed to welcome his family into this community of faith.