Organized 126 years ago in 1878 by Orange Presbytery after years of “home meetings” by ten Presbyterians who were residents of what was then the 300 member village of Rocky Mount.

Today, First Presbyterian Church is a vibrant downtown church of approximately 500 active, confirmed members. The church continues to serve God with energy and enthusiasm in and beyond the Rocky Mount community.

A Congregation of Presbyterian Church USA

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has approximately 2.4 million members, 11,100 congregations and 14,000 ordained and active ministers. Presbyterians trace their history to the 16th century and the Protestant Reformation. Our heritage, and much of what we believe, began with the French lawyer John Calvin (1509-1564), whose writings crystallized much of the Reformed thinking that came before him.