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First Pres Colorado Springs

Light & Life for the City

About Us

A worshiping community in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs.
Reflecting the love of Jesus to be Light + Life for the City

Denomination
Presbyterian (ECO)
Size
Mega
Founded
1872


Our Services

Service Times

Sunday
11:00am
Modern
09:30am
Modern
10:15am
Classic
08:30am
Classic

What to Expect

What are services like?
Here at First Pres, we believe worship is more than a moment on Sunday; it’s a rhythm that reorients our hearts and sets the tone for the week ahead. Whether you're new to faith, new to town, or simply longing for a deeper sense of purpose, we invite you along with us into a weekly rhythm that centers your life on God. Every Sunday, across all generations and experiences, we gather downtown to encounter the living God together. Whether your heart resonates with classic hymns led by a choir or a more modern interpretation of songs led by a contemporary band, our services are distinct in style but united in spirit. What connects us all is the same hope: that Jesus would be glorified, and that we would be shaped by His Word; transformed to be Light and Life for this city. This is where your journey begins. Choose a service style and time. Make it your anchor. Let worship become the steady heartbeat that draws you deeper into life with God and community at First Pres.

What is the community like?
Classic Worship: Held in the Sanctuary, this service features traditional hymns, choir, and orchestra in a reverent, liturgical style. Service times: 8:30 and 10:00 a.m. Modern Worship: Held in the Worship Center, this service offers a more casual atmosphere with contemporary music and a dynamic preaching environment. Service times: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Regardless of the style, each service shares the same biblically-rooted sermon from our Lead Pastor and teaching team. Children and students are invited and welcomed to sit with families in worship, and we even have activity bags available outside the doors.

What if I'm not a Christian?
No matter where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome at First Pres. Take the first step and join us for worship.


Leadership

Tim McConnell

Tim McConnell
Lead Pastor

Pastor Tim serves as the 15th Lead Pastor of First Pres, joining us in 2016. He serves this ministry as the primary preaching voice, spiritual leader and visionary shepherd prodding us to walk more closely with Jesus, the Chief Shepherd and Head of the Church. Tim came to Christ through Young Life in middle school here in Colorado Springs. He was ordained in 1999 and has served as a campus minister, youth minister, U. S. Army Chaplain and in various church ministries, but his true love is sharing the Word of God with a congregation of believers and seekers to see the Spirit move hearts to glorify God. Tim has degrees from Northwestern, Princeton, Oxford and a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia. He is the author of two books: Illumination in Basil of Caesarea’s Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Fortress Press) and Happy Church: Pursuing Radical Joy as the People of God (IVP). He is married to Abigail, a Pennsylvania native, who partners with him in ministry at First Pres and in town. They have four children, two still at home. A Colorado boy at heart, it is fun to be back in his hometown with his family who all now love skiing, fishing, hiking, biking and all that Colorado stuff Tim loves.

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