First Church of Brooklyn is an intentionally inclusive and diverse Christian community committed to serving God in our world.

As followers of Christ, we seek to:

-Be a fountain of spiritual and emotional comfort for all people;
-Glorify God through music and song;
-Be joyful participants in the worship and life of our community;
-Be ambassadors and activists for peace and justice in the world;
-Provide for the physical needs of those within our church, community and world;
-Be models for our children and youth to be compassionate citizens of the world; and,
-Be stewards of our financial blessings and foster congregational growth.

At First Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn we are dedicated to deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ and one another, supporting each other’s growth, and working towards a world on earth as it is in heaven. We celebrate the many ways our members express their Christian identities while also holding value for our century’s old traditions. We make space for members of all ages and backgrounds to participate in our life together, from leadership, to social action, to the arts, to ways we have yet to dream up. Together we creatively shape our community. We believe that to be a Christian is to do something different – to be a Christian is to love.

Our ministry in Brooklyn and beyond strives for a world that works for everyone, a place where we all get to live into the calling God has placed in our hearts regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, religion, physical and mental ability or any other identifier that seeks to separate us from God and one another.

We welcome and seek diverse representation in church leadership. All persons are invited to participate fully in the life of the church.