First Presbyterian Church

We moved to Colorado Springs just before Thanksgiving 2014. Our son and his family gifted us with tickets for the lovely Christmas concert sponsored by First Pres downtown at the Pikes Peak Performing Arts Center. We had no idea what a marvelous gift that would be! We arrived early, and absolutely LOVED the many traditional Christmas carols, and the various music styles. We both agreed we had never heard such wonderful Christmas music in our lifetimes. We have continued to visit approximately eight different churches in Colorado Springs, but always seem to return to the downtown location of First Pres. The music absolutely "feeds our souls." Even though there is not presently a senior pastor on the staff, everyone who has been speaking on Sundays from the staff, as well as one guest speaker we heard from Fuller Theological Seminary in CA., have done an excellent job! We have felt very welcome in a totally new environment after living in Atlanta, GA., for the past 32 years. We also appreciate the long history of this Christian ministry located downtown in the city of Colorado Springs, and reaching out to the community as "salt and light."

This is a big, bustling church with lots of programs and different styles of worship for all ages. Right now there is even a Thursday noon service, and the senior pastor has had a weekly Bible lunch discussion at Old Chicago's downtown. He'll even treat, but check schedule. My husband and I like a church that is in the heart of downtown, connected with other churches who are trying to bring God's Good News in word and actions. Our first visit a little over three years ago was positive with help offered at a reception desk, through greeters, and a hospitality center. A first-time visit may seem overwhelming, but there are many eager to help you. Check out the website; come visit and decide for yourself. P.S. I am sorry the review below mine ever happened. No excuse for that!