About First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh
First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest Protestant entities west of the Allegheny Mountains. Roots of Presbyterianism in Pittsburgh go back to 1758 when the British defeated the French at Fort Duquesne at the point of Pittsburgh's three rivers. Upon this defeat, the name was changed to Fort Pitt, later to become "Pittsburg." In thanksgiving to God, a small group of Presbyterians gathered with a young Presbyterian minister, Charles Beatty (Chaplain to General Forbes), for a service of praise. This group of believers continued meeting together in residents' homes, and on April 14, 1773 their first "call" for a minister was delivered to Donegal Presbytery. Two young men, David McClure and Levi Frisbie, were supplied to serve the area and, thus, the First Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh was born.
Services
Sunday Worship Service Sunday School and Midweek Activities.Reviews
This was my grandma's church. She passed in the 90s. Christmas eve was the first time I have attended church here since I was a preteen. I was warmly greeted. It truly was a magical service for me. I don't live in the city but I'll do my best to attend here when I can in her honor.