The Presbyterians of Athens, Georgia were organized into a congregation on Christmas Day, 1820 under the leadership of Dr. Moses Waddel. At the time, this area was in Hopewell Presbytery, Synod of South Carolina. The original church building was erected in 1828 and was located at the main entrance to the University campus on Broad Street.
Erected in 1855-56, the present building was remodeled both in 1906. An educational wing was added in 1965. Several treasured pews (deacons benches) from the original building are still in use in various rooms and offices. The pews in the present sanctuary are made from lumber taken from the John White plantation and vary in length to accommodate the families of the original occupants. The Tinsley-Stern Youth Building was acquired in 1992.
First Presbyterian Church of Athens is led by Interim Senior Pastor Dr. Bruce Lancaster. Joining him is Dr. Carol Strickland, Associate Pastor. The church is also served by two Parish Associates: Dr. John Kipp and Rev. Bob Googe.
In addition to our pastoral leadership, First Presbyterian Church of Athens is served by a thirty-member Session, who serve three year terms on various committees which serve our church.
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