Welcome
When we proclaim that First Church is Downtown for Good we deliberately state publicly something that this congregation has been able to say for almost 180 years. Over the years and through many changes, it has become embedded deeply in our “Church DNA”– that we truly are downtown for good:
- here in the heart of downtown for the good of all people
- downtown, lifting up that which is good and life-giving
- committed to being the Church downtown, a living expression of the body of Christ in an urban setting
- downtown and not moving out-even though many others have done so over the years
Our vision is to be an inclusive downtown congregation that builds Christian community where people experience God’s transforming grace.
Although we have stood in downtown Little Rock for over 180 years with the world changing around us, our mission remains the same. Our mission is to be a vibrant worshipping community, to share the good news of Jesus Christ, to grow in our faith, to nurture spiritual friendships, and to passionately serve God throughout the world.
Though most churches across the country of 100 years and more are on the decline, we rejoice in more than 180 years of continuing ministry from our historic location with thankful hearts and with great energy, anticipating what God still has in store for our future.