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.
Rev. James Woods on March 17, 1850 established First
Presbyterian Church of Stockton with 11 men and one
woman.  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.  You
can also read writings by James L. Woods, son of Rev.
James Woods, California Pioneer Decade of 1849, The
Presbyterian Church.

The first sanctuary was built
in 1850.  It was located on
the southeast corner of
East Main and South San
Joaquin Street.  The land
was deeded to the church
by Captain Charles Weber.
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 159 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.
Worshiping our Lord since 1850
"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
John
Calvin's       
     500th      
             
Anniversary
                   
July 10, 2009  marked the 500th anniversary of
 John Calvin the founding Father of the
Reformed/Presbyterian Churches.  Click on
the link above to learn more about John
Calvin and his role in the history of both our
church and all of Western civilization.  

Our Communion
Table was built
with wood from
the first church
building.  

Shown at left, still
in use.