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our mission is

To serve god and
show christ's love to all

We invite you to come grow with us in our faith.

Our Schedule

Sunday Worship

9:45 AM – Sunday Discussion Class

11:00 AM – Celebration of Worship

Weekly Calendar

Mondays:
7:00 PM – Sobriety and Beyond
Tuesdays:
8:00am- Prayer Walk
(Begins Oct 10,2023)
Wednesdays:
8:00 PM – Never Too Late
Thursdays:
7:00 PM – Sobriety and Beyond
Fridays:
8:00 PM – Forest City Big Book

Monthly Calendar

1st Tuesday of Month:
10:00 AM – Women’s Circle
2nd Sunday of Month:
9:45 AM – Session Meetings

All Are Welcome

First Presbyterian Church in Forest City, NC is made up of a small, but active group of believers. Our aim is to please God and show love to others, both in our church and community.

We welcome all people to our church regardless of race or Christian belief. We open our church to be used by various groups in the community including AA, Boy Scouts, independent Bible Study, events as well as classes for piano, violin and dance.

first presbyterian church of forest city entrance and bell
About Our Area

Forest City, NC

Forest City is a small town in western North Carolina in Rutherford County. It has many shops and restaurants. It is within driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte, Greenville (SC) and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Isothermal Community College and Gardner-Webb University are nearby.

Our Facilities

Facilities Use

God has blessed us with a beautiful facility. We are happy to share our space for special celebrations, meetings, recitals, weddings, and more. Available facilities include our church sanctuary, family life center, kitchen, parlor, meeting room, and music room. Contact our church office to reserve our facilities.

Our History

Since 1895

Our church’s history began in 1895, after being commissioned from King’s Mountain Presbytery. Our story is a journey of a people living in a small southern town, who banded together to form a Presbyterian Church. This is their journey of faith as it connects to our journey of faith.

Upcoming Events and Programs

Join us at one of our next happenings. Click here to see photos of recent events!
Knit Wits are at it again every third Tuesday of the month

Church Use

Facilities

God has blessed us with a beautiful facility. We are happy to share our space for special celebrations, meetings, recitals, weddings, reunions, and more. Available spaces include: Church Sanctuary, Family Life Center, Kitchen, Parlor, Meeting Room, and Music Room. Contact our church office to reserve our facilities.

Our church sanctuary is a beautiful place for worship, weddings, celebration of life services, and recitals. The sanctuary is adorned with detailed stained glass windows.

Capacity: 265 people

The family life center and the adjoining kitchen are perfect for receptions, celebrations, meetings, and other events. The kitchen is equipped with commercial grade equipment.

Capacity: 160-200 people with tables

The church’s parlor is an intimate area suitable for showers, a bridal room, and other uses.

Capacity: 50 people