1 Corinthians 4:10-11
"We are fools for Christ, but you are so wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless."
A
Message from the Pastor
Some might describe First Presbyterian Church as "something
old, something new on historic Penn's Hill," and indeed such a description
is apropos; for First Presbyterian has had a meaningful tradition of ministry
in Quincy, since its founding in 1884. That tradition has drawn upon the
heritage of many who came to this "field" from Scotland; but
who in turn were bearers of a tradition associated with John Knox, John
Calvin and even Augustine. The "old" of First Presby has much
to do, then, with a Gospel tradition which proclaims the love and forgiveness
of God in Jesus Christ, the authority of the Scriptures within the church,
the renewing work of the Holy Spirit, and the fellowship of believers,
who follow the Risen Lord. However, the "new" of First Presby
also has much to do with that same love and forgiveness, those same Scriptures,
and that same work and fellowship; for the love and forgiveness of God
are always new, the Scriptures consistently point to the newness of life
in Christ, and the work and fellowship of the Spirit constantly bring
life and renewal.
First Presbyterian Church is a gathering of believers, which seeks to be faithful to its wonderful history, all the while being faithful to the one who proclaimed: "Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth: do you not percieve it?" In order to be faithful, as a body of believers, those of First Presbyterian seek to nurture one another according to the character of Jesus Christ; to send one another into the world for the sake of Christ; and to invite one another and yet unknown others into an always new, deeper and fuller relationship with the living Lord.
Whether new or old, may the tradition of First Presbyterian Church continue to be one of service to the Crucified, Risen and Reigning Lord, Jesus Christ.
The Reverend Dr. Stan Johnson
Pastor
Our Denomination
We are a Protestant, Presbyterian Church. You can find out more about this by visiting the Presbyterian Church USA website at: http://www.pcusa.org
There you will find our statement of faith as well as information on current issues and the position of the church as a social body in today's world.
We Share Our Building with The Young Sang Presbyterian Church
Our Korean brothers and sisters in Christ meet to worship every Sunday at 1:30pm. Their office can be reached by phone at (617) 770-2755.
Committee Meetings
Monthly Committee meetings take place according to the following schedule:
Membership: 1st Tusday @ 7:30pm
Property: 2nd Monday @ 7:00pm
Nominating: 1st Monday @ 6:30pm (August through January only)
Missions: 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm
Worship: 1st Tuesday @7:00pm
Deacons: 3rd Tuesday @7:00pm
Session: 4th Tuesday @7:00pm
Staff Meetings
Staff meetings are held every 1st Tuesday at 10:30am.
Our
Staff
Administrator: Janan Shannon
Director of Children's Minsitries: Sherry Dalton
Financial Secretary: William Hefler
Minister: Rev. Dr. Stan Johnson
Director of Music Ministries: Allen Thomas
Parish Associate: Rev. Dr. Ward Holder
President of the Corporation: William Horte
Treasurer: Jim Maver
Youth Director: Jason Sentas