First Presbyterian Church
Dunedin FL
34698-7018
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Who we are
First Presbyterian Church in Dunedin, Florida is a Christian congregation serving the Dunedin community and encouraging others through a life-changing Christian journey.
We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
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We seek to serve God by working for justice and peace, respect and learn from all the great faith traditions and desire to be known by the love we have for one another.
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Location of worship
455 Scotland St
Dunedin,
FL
34698-7018
United States
Phone: 727-733-2318
Fax: 727-738-4297
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Church Pastor
David Shelor
Pastor
455 Scotland St
Dunedin,
FL
34698-7018
United States
Phone: 727-733-2318
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Presbyterian
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David was born and raised in Black Mountain, NC. He holds degrees from Davidson College in NC, Columbia Seminary in Atlanta and a doctorate from McCormick Seminary in Chicago and is currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Organizational Development at Case-Western University in Cleveland. David has served the Church in Ghana, West Africa, Georgia and Florida, having recently spent 12 years as the founding pastor of a new church in suburban Tampa. He is delighted to be married to Merry Lynn, a dance professor at the University of South Florida, and has two brilliant and talented children, Graham and Lillie. They have a sweet dog, Croix, who barks too much. Of his work here, David says, 'It is nothing short of holy to be with folks who strive earnestly to follow Jesus and love one another, and who have such a rich history of love, compassion and inclusion in this community. And, besides, there is no cooler town in Florida than Dunedin.' Â
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First Presbyterian Church Service Times
SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES
8:45 Worship Café
an informal service, casual with coffee and light breakfast items for all song leader, guitars, keyboard, and drums located in Hager Fellowship Hall
10:30 Traditional Service
located in beautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows and pews for seating full choir, including hand bells and church organ.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED AT BOTH SERVICES!
WE HAVE A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED NURSERY FOR SMALL CHILDREN .
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8:45 Worship Café
an informal service, casual with coffee and light breakfast items for all song leader, guitars, keyboard, and drums located in Hager Fellowship Hall
10:30 Traditional Service
located in beautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows and pews for seating full choir, including hand bells and church organ.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED AT BOTH SERVICES!
WE HAVE A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED NURSERY FOR SMALL CHILDREN .
It's been more than 5 years since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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First Presbyterian Church History
The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin traces its roots to the arrival in Dunedin of the church's first minister, the Rev. Joseph Brown, who on May 31, 1868, landed in a sailing vessel at the foot of what is now Main Street, and according to old records, immediately held Sabbath services on the shore. On the first Sunday in June, he gathered together a few of the scattered settlers and held divine services in the little log schoolhouse which stood approximately at what is now the intersection of Main and New York Avenue. For the next three years, Mr. Brown devoted his time to missionary work and preaching, until in April of 1871 he determined there were enough scattered settlers to justify the organization of a church.
In 1882 the organized church named the "Bethesda" (after the Greek for "Healing Waters") moved to the Hägler Schoolhouse and in 1876, to be closer to the homes of its congregation, they began construction of a church on Jerry Lake, with their own cemetery next door which became the Dunedin Cemetery.
A young man who, with his father, had moved from Virginia months before, was killed in a freak accident. Honoring the father's pledge of $200 to the building of the new sanctuary, the congregation re-named itself "Andrews Memorial Church." After the new building was built, it was dedicated to the service of God by Joseph Brown's brother William, a Richmond minister, on the last Sunday of December, 1878. Joseph Brown, reduced to poverty, often unpaid for his labors by the impoverished congregation, his health and mental faculties failing, closed his labors in January 1880.
The Andrews Memorial Chapel (which is registered as an historic site by the Presbyterian/Reformed Historical Society), served as the congregation's sanctuary from 1888 to 1926 and was moved "downtown" to the corner of Scotland and Highland. Later in 1971, it was moved to Hammock Park and given to the Dunedin Historical Society. The congregation renamed itself The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin in 1924.
The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin is the oldest Presbyterian Congregation on the west coast of Florida south of Cedar Key, the "mother church" of new church developments in the area. The congregation continues its legacy through support of mission on six continents and its energetic participation in the worship and service of the Church.
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In 1882 the organized church named the "Bethesda" (after the Greek for "Healing Waters") moved to the Hägler Schoolhouse and in 1876, to be closer to the homes of its congregation, they began construction of a church on Jerry Lake, with their own cemetery next door which became the Dunedin Cemetery.
The Andrews Memorial Chapel (which is registered as an historic site by the Presbyterian/Reformed Historical Society), served as the congregation's sanctuary from 1888 to 1926 and was moved "downtown" to the corner of Scotland and Highland. Later in 1971, it was moved to Hammock Park and given to the Dunedin Historical Society. The congregation renamed itself The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin in 1924.
The First Presbyterian Church of Dunedin is the oldest Presbyterian Congregation on the west coast of Florida south of Cedar Key, the "mother church" of new church developments in the area. The congregation continues its legacy through support of mission on six continents and its energetic participation in the worship and service of the Church.
First Presbyterian Church FAQs
Question: Where is First Presbyterian Church located?
Answer: First Presbyterian Church is located at 455 Scotland St, Dunedin, Florida.
Question: Who is First Presbyterian Church's pastor?
Answer: First Presbyterian Church's pastor is David Shelor.
Question: What time is service at First Presbyterian Church?
Answer: SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:45 Worship Café an informal service, casual with coffee and light breakfast items for all song leader, guitars, keyboard, and drums located in Hager Fellowship Hall 10:30 Traditional Service located in beautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows and pews for seating full choir, including hand bells and church organ. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED AT BOTH SERVICES! WE HAVE A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED NURSERY FOR SMALL CHILDREN .
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/fpcdunedin/
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tnsXcITzus
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's website?
Answer: http://www.fpcdunedin.org
Question: What denominaiton is First Presbyterian Church?
Answer: First Presbyterian Church belongs to Presbyterian denomination.
Answer: First Presbyterian Church is located at 455 Scotland St, Dunedin, Florida.
Question: Who is First Presbyterian Church's pastor?
Answer: First Presbyterian Church's pastor is David Shelor.
Question: What time is service at First Presbyterian Church?
Answer: SUNDAY WORSHIP TIMES 8:45 Worship Café an informal service, casual with coffee and light breakfast items for all song leader, guitars, keyboard, and drums located in Hager Fellowship Hall 10:30 Traditional Service located in beautiful sanctuary with stained glass windows and pews for seating full choir, including hand bells and church organ. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED AT BOTH SERVICES! WE HAVE A PROFESSIONALLY STAFFED NURSERY FOR SMALL CHILDREN .
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/fpcdunedin/
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's live streaming page?
Answer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tnsXcITzus
Question: What is First Presbyterian Church's website?
Answer: http://www.fpcdunedin.org
Question: What denominaiton is First Presbyterian Church?
Answer: First Presbyterian Church belongs to Presbyterian denomination.
... to reflect Your love
Lord, make my life a window for Your light to shine through and a mirror to reflect Your love to all I meet. Amen.
First Presbyterian Church listing was last updated on the 4th of June, 2018
