Gallatin / Tennessee / United States
Church HistoryGallatin First Presbyterian Church is registered by the Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is an American Presbytierian and Reformed Historical Site. The Tennessee Historical Commission sign on the front lawn of the church reads: "The oldest church building in Gallatin in continuous existence. The church was organized October 25, 1828. The building was erected in 1836-37 and is an example of early Greek revival architecture. The sanctuary was used as a hospital by the Federal troops during the Civil War." First Presbyterian is a daughter church of Shiloh Presbyterian Church which was organized in 1793 and is presently located about six miles northeast of Gallatin. As members of the Presbytery of Middle Tennessee, we affirm the histroic Christian faith as expressed in the creeds and confessions of the Presbyterian Church ( USA ) and strive by our life and love to translate the faith into life.Today, First Presbyterin Church stands as a monument to mission in the local community by suporting community ministries, such as Gallatin Day Care, Meals on Wheels, Gallatin C.A.R.E.S., Good Neighbor Mission, Home Safe, and Habitat for Humanity. Many community organizations, such as Boy and Girl Scouts, A.A.R.P., and Newcomers Club meet here. Beyond the local community there has been strong support for the Appalachai Service Project, Native American Vacation Bible School trip to North Dakota, and the missionary work of Leisa Wagstaff in Lesotho, South Africa.Having more than 400 members, in addition to regular Sunday School and Worship services, the church offers programs such as a Wednesday Night Together during the regular school year which inculdes Bible study, recreation, family dinner time and choir. We also have an annual Vacation Bible School, regular fellowship activities for children and youth, annual cantatas and musicals by the choir, a monthly Mens Breakfast, a very active Presbyterian Womens organization with three circles, our senior adult group, O.W.L.S. ( Older, Wiser, Livelier, Seniors ), Singles Group, and an excellent preschool and parents day out program.As our mission statement says: "The First Presbyterian Church of Gallatin, Tennessee, calls its members to be true servants in the household of God. As the family of God, our mission is to demonstrate what God intends for all of humanity by caring for one another, by caring for our church, by caring for our community, and by caring for our world."
