by Cierra Christian | Oct 11, 2021 | Bicentennial
If you are a Presbyterian in The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), our denomination, the annual meeting of the General Assembly is a big deal. And, if you happen to worship at First Presbyterian in Charlotte, it is even a bigger deal if the General Assembly is hosted by... by Cierra Christian | Sep 23, 2021 | Bicentennial
Most locals know that Charlotte exists where is does because of the intersection of two ancient Native American trading paths at the spot we now know as the Square – the intersection of today’s Tryon and Trade Streets. But how and when did a beautiful Gothic style... 
by Cierra Christian | Sep 23, 2021 | Bicentennial
On December 22, 1876, The Charlotte Democrat reported that a new and elegant Parsonage had been completed for the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church. The paper reported “We wish every Christian Minister of the Gospel in the land had as nice a house to live in.”... 
by Cierra Christian | Sep 23, 2021 | Bicentennial
Accion began in the early 1980’s under the direction of the Rev. Oscar Dorantes of Merida, Yucatan. Oscar, a native of Yucatan, was educated at Birmingham Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama in the 60’s. After returning to Mexico, he was ordained and served a... by Cierra Christian | Sep 23, 2021 | Bicentennial
You never know what kind of calls you’re going to receive when you’re the church receptionist… When we were building the Poplar Street Building in 2000, our receptionist answered a call from a former member who said she had a stained glass window that was... 
by Cierra Christian | Sep 23, 2021 | Bicentennial
We are blessed with a beautiful church, “a model of elegance and good taste” The Mecklenburg Times announced in April 1895 in anticipation of the re-opening of the First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte following an extensive and quite expensive (just over $30,000)... 
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