First Presbyterian Church
The beautiful church that feeds people.
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About Us
Worship – The center of our congregational life is worship of God as revealed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Encountering God through prayer, preaching, music and the sacraments empowers the congregation to serve in the community and the world.
Service – As a downtown congregation, we seek to be faithful to our call to service as a small congregation within this urban environment. Using the resources that God has given us we commit ourselves to our location at 800 Scott Street. We are committed to service through providing space and resources for non-profit community service organizations serving the poor and the oppressed of the city. We are committed to advocacy for and service on behalf of people in need in the city of Little Rock. As we are able, we will provide space and resources to nonprofit community organizations that serve the city.
- Programs
- Social Justice, Faith and Work, Youth Group, Choir, Missions, Adult Education, Food Pantry
- Music
- Traditional Hymns, Organ
- Denomination
- Presbyterian (PCUSA)
- Networks
- Size
- Small
- Language
- English
- Founded
- 1826
Contact Information
Our Services
Service Times
- Sunday
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- 11:00am
- Service
What to Expect
Leadership
Marie Mainard O'Connell
Marie’s journey to First Presbyterian began during her undergraduate experience at Hendrix College, where she received a Bachelor’s of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Holistic Health. Afterwards she continued her studies in community development during her Masters of Science in College Student Personnel and Administration at UCA, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Marie began her career in ministry with some light student chaplaincy activities while a Program Coordinator for Student Engagement at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia. After several years of rewarding work, she move to New Jersey to attend New Brunswick Theological Seminary, where she received her Masters of Divinity and graduated Summa Cum Laude. During her education, she focused on social justice (notably an internship on human trafficking), anti-racism, and worship and preaching—as well as intentionally integrating ministry with motherhood. Marie also completed three successive student minister internships: first as a Hospital Chaplain, and then at Bound Brook Presbyterian Church and the Reformed Church of Highland Park. After moving back to Little Rock, she served as the Interim Director for Youth at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church and as a 'protest chaplain' for Occupy Little Rock. Marie enjoys spending as much time as possible with her husband James and two children, Katie and Kevin, dreaming of “the little cottage on a pond” they hope to build someday soon.Location & Directions
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