First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc is a Family of Believers... Glorifying God, Serving our Community, Educating for Faith and Life, Caring for One Another, and Reaching Out In Christ's Name.

WE ARE...

We are Christians

We are Disciples

We are Protestants

We are Reformed

We are Presbyterian

We are the Presbyterian Church USA

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Jesus said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." -Matthew 28:18-20

First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc exists because we were called into being, by God, to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission within the community of Manitowoc and beyond.

Jesus said, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." -Matthew 11:28-30

First Presbyterian Church in Manitowoc seeks to build enriching relationships between individuals and with the Holy Trinity, (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) who we experience as the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer; so that all may find the joy, salvation, and compassion of Christ through living.

Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. -Colossians 3:17

First Presbyterian Church is a Family of Believers. . .
Glorifying God
Serving our Community
Educating for Faith and Life
Caring for One Another
Reaching out in Christ's Name

GLORIFYING GOD
My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord;
my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. -Psalm 84:2

Our times of gathered worship are single-purposed in glorifying and praising our wonderful Savior. We strive for worship that is heartfelt and unhindered so people can powerfully and personally connect to God. We try to lead consistently authentic worship that leads to a relationship with God. A relationship with God results in radical life changes. We know that worship is not only when we gather to praise God formally but that worship is actually everything we do! We may begin with passionate worship here on Sundays, but we carry that worship into our everyday lives, praising God in all we do.

SERVING OUR COMMUNITY
Jesus said, "…'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." -Matthew 25:40

We work to make a positive impact on the world around us in order to glorify God. We recognize that God often calls disciples to uncomfortably different and unknown environments and atmospheres in order to accomplish the Gospel. Our hope is that we are often stretched outside of our comfort zone, challenged physically, mentally and spiritually to faithfully follow Christ. We want to be pushed beyond our routine church commitments and into places that we would never be if not for our desire to follow Christ. Wherever Christ is moving, we want to be there. We hope that through obedient service both in our local and global communities; we may make Jesus known, especially to those who may not otherwise know Him.

EDUCATING FOR FAITH AND LIFE
They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. -Acts 2:42

At First Presbyterian Church, we want to foster faith as a journey. Throughout life, our relationship with God has peaks and valleys. Our faith is complete only when we enter eternity in the arms of Jesus. This goal is reflected in our Education programs that emphasize Bible study, fellowship, and discipleship at all stages of life. We believe that it's not enough to teach by simply conveying information. Scripture is our foundation, and relationships with God and one another are our focus. We know that as we grow and mature as followers of Christ, our lives will be transformed in big ways!

CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER
Truly, I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these
who are members of my family, you did it to me. - Matthew 25:30

We want to invite, welcome, and include every single person who walks through our doors. Our hope is that no one could walk away from First Presbyterian without having felt the love of Jesus extended directly and personally to him or her. We want to go the extra mile to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable through personal, engaging, and loving encounters. Caring for one another permeates all of our interactions with family, friends, co-workers, and community.

REACHING OUT IN CHRIST
The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. - Luke 19:10

We want to share our blessings from God to the ends of the world. Jesus is the only permanent solution to the problems that plague our lives and our world. Through our living, we strive to share the Good News of Jesus with those around us. We are committed to lifting up the name of Jesus in a way that build's up instead of tearing down. Through our discipleship, we work to bring the lost sheep home.

For a more detailed explanation of our beliefs, please check out these web sites:

Presbyterian 101
A general guide to facts about the Presbyterian Church (USA) that appear on our denominational web site.

What Presbyterians Believe
An ongoing series of articles from the award-winning magazing Presbyterians Today that explore the biblical and theological foundations of what Presbyterians believe.