Buffalo Presbyterian Church

Every Sunday, we begin our worship service with: “Welcome to Buffalo Presbyterian Church, EPC, where God is changing lives.” We say these words with conviction and joy, because we see evidence of their truth each week in our church and in our members. The Holy Spirit is alive and at work at Buffalo Presbyterian Church.

Organized in 1756, Buffalo Presbyterian Church predates the United States of America and is one of the two oldest churches in Guilford County. Our sanctuary and cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seventeen pastors have served Buffalo since its founding. The church is located in Greensboro—in the heart of Piedmont North Carolina—an easy drive to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountain range.

The Rev. Dr. David Caldwell, Buffalo’s first pastor, served from 1768 until 1820, retiring at the age of 95. He lived 100 years and is buried in our cemetery next to his wife Rachel, the daughter of Rev. Alexander Craighead, a pioneer Presbyterian minister from the Charlotte area. Dr. Caldwell was a member of the conventions that framed the first state constitution and approved the U.S. Constitution. His famous theological and classical “Log College” educated young men throughout the colonial South, six of whom became governors, and many who became ministers, physicians, and educators.

Inspired by Dr. Caldwell’s commitment to education, we have recently founded Buffalo Academy, a classical, Christian school to open in the fall of 2022.

While our founding and 265-year history are unique distinctions—of which we are rightly proud—these days we are focused on discerning God’s plan for our future and where He is leading Buffalo Presbyterian Church.

We welcome your visit as we seek to know the one true living God and Jesus Christ whom He sent and make him known to all people and generations.