What We Believe
“In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth praying, ‘Come, Lord Jesus.’”
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—from “A Brief Statement of Faith”, PC(USA) Book of Confessions
First Presbyterian Church of Auburn is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA). A comprehensive summary, including history, theology, social issues, and what makes our denomination unique may be found by clicking the button.
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Church Staff
The Session
The Session is the governing body of the congregation, made up of men and women elected as elders by the congregation for three-year terms. Susan Bannon is the Clerk of Session.
Committees
Responsibility for the mission and work of the church is divided among committees led by members of the Session.​
Committee Name | Committee Leaders |
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Adult Education | David Burkhart |
Children and Youth | Shane Klugh, Steven Kranz |
Congregational Life | Amy Pope, Julie Price |
Finance | Karen Herring, Matthew Wolak |
Generosity | Susan Stanley, Jeff Yost |
Legacy | Shane Klugh, Jeff Yost, Adele Whatley |
Mission | Kimberly Farr, Todd White |
Personnel | Pete Forster, Holly Mitchell |
Property | Graves Lovell, Daniel Parsons |
University Ministry | Sarah Hill, Adele Whatley |
Worship | Quincy Hochard, Brooke Myers |
Church History
ESTABLISHED 1850
Established by the Presbytery in 1850 to serve as a place of ministry to the students and faculty of the university and the townspeople, Auburn Church (now First Presbyterian) has existed in three sanctuaries within the same block of downtown Auburn. It was even used as a classroom space when the main API campus building burned in 1887. George Petrie, author of the Auburn Creed, was an active member of the church for 50 years. Today, with 550 members, First Presbyterian is still an active, thriving mission church both on campus, and in the community.
