"He has shown you, O
man, what is good; and
what does the Lord
require of you but to do
justice, and to love
kindness and to walk
humbly with your God?"  
Micah 6:8
First Presbyterian
Church of Stockton
Come be part of our Family...learn about First Presbyterian Church
Facilities: We have a wonderful church building, outfitted with many
amenities that will be a joy for us to share with you. Here are some
pictures with descriptions of what our church offers.
Statement of Faith: Our church elders have put together a short Statement of Faith.
Come be part of the Family of God at First Church.  At First Church you will find an environment
where we Love the Lord and strive daily to serve him.  We take care of each other and are
concerned for our community.

Founded in the past (March 17, 1850), Rooted in Christ and Looking Toward to the Future.
James Woods on March 17, 1850.  The First Presbyterian
Church was the first Presbyterian Church built in California and
the second on the Pacific Coast.  First Church is the second
oldest protestant church in Stockton, with the Methodist Church
organizing one day earlier on Saturday the 16th. The property for
the first building was donated by Captain Charles Weber, the
founder of Stockton, CA.   

Read more about the establishment of First Presbyterian Church
during the gold rush in the writings of Rev. James Wood,
Recollections of Pioneer Work in California.
The first sanctuary built in
1850, located on the
southeast corner of East
Main and South San
Joaquin Street.
Yes! We are that beautiful Church on Vine and El Dorado.  We have been worshipping in our
present building since it's dedication to God in 1923.  But, even though people notice our
building, it's really the people that makes First Church special.  Just like the church rhyme;
"Here's the church, and here's the steeple, Open the door and see all the people."    First
Church is a loving and caring family, committed to worshipping God for over 158 years.  Over
the years the people of First Church have made an impact on our community by helping to
establish other churches and leading to find solutions to assist all of God's people.
More to come about First Church and it's rich history in Stockton.