A church rooted in faith, community, and service since 1859.

First Presbyterian Church of High Point was founded on September 3, 1859, with eleven charter members and the Reverend Pleasant Hunter Dalton as its first minister. The congregation’s first church building was constructed on English Street at a cost of $1,234 for the lot and building.

During the Civil War, the church building was used as a hospital for sick and wounded soldiers. Rev. Dalton served the church during this time, and his connection to First Presbyterian continues today through several of his descendants who are members of our congregation.

Growing With High Point

As High Point grew, so did First Presbyterian. By the early 20th century, the congregation had outgrown its facilities and began looking for a larger space.

The church purchased its current five-acre property on North Main Street, where our Gothic sanctuary was built. The sanctuary, the church’s third, was first used for worship on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1928.

With its beautiful Gothic architecture, the sanctuary reflects our Scottish Presbyterian heritage and continues to be a meaningful part of worship at First Presbyterian today. The building was officially dedicated on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1946, following the retirement of its construction debt.

A Legacy of Service

For more than 165 years, First Presbyterian has been a part of the High Point community. Throughout our history, we have sought to be a place where people can worship together, care for one another, serve our neighbors, and share Christ’s love.

That mission continues today as we build on the faith and work of those who came before us and look toward the future together.