A Brief History Since 1825, even before Sidney was an organized village, people have been worshipping at the First Presbyterian Church. We are proud of our history, that ours was the first organized church in Sidney, where people of faith met to worship God in a log building that served as the Shelby county seat, courthouse, jail, and even "the church."
The first building for the First Presbyterian Church, which could hold about 580 people, was erected in 1834. Our history is one of a congregation reaching out to those in need in times of community and personal crisis, and faithfully preaching and presenting the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Organization and Structure The First Presbyterian Church of Sidney, Ohio is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. (PCUSA). We are one of sixty-four churches in the Presbytery of the Miami Valley, composed of more than 14,000 congregants in southwestern Ohio. The Miami Presbytery is one of eleven presbyteries organized as part of the Synod of the Covenant which includes 790 congregations in Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Kentucky.
The constitution of the PCUSA (more about the constitution) states that all ministry in the church is a gift from Jesus Christ under whose authority members and officers serve mutually. Each one of us has a role in living lives of faith, called and sent into the world as witnesses to and agents of God's saving love in Jesus Christ our Lord.
A responsibility of membership in the church is the election of officers who are ordained to fulfill particular functions. These are called and ordained into service in the offices of Minister of the Word and Sacrament, Elders, and Deacons. You will find more about the ministry of these offices on the "Pastor" and "Officers" page.
Life Together Join us. We are people of God who are proud to be a part of the rich tradition of worship, fellowship, and service at the First Presbyterian Church. We firmly believe and trust that God has not left us on this corner in this community since 1825 for nothing.
Join us. We embrace the opportunity to welcome you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ into the life and ministry of this congregation.
Join Us You are always welcome to participate in the life and ministry of the First Presbyterian Church. Read here to find out more about membership in our church.
The First Presbyterian Church 202 North Miami Avenue | Sidney, Ohio 45365 | 937-492-4597
