Who We Are

Discover our welcoming community at First Presbyterian Church of Richmond, where faith, fellowship, and service unite to share God’s love.

One Family, Many Faces: Sharing God’s Love for Over a Century

First Presbyterian Church of Richmond is a diverse and welcoming church family united by faith and a commitment to spreading the good news of God’s saving grace.

We are:

Multi-cultural – A rich mix of many nations

Christ-centered – Celebrating Jesus all the time

Bible-based – Using Scripture to guide and grow us

Active church family – Opportunities for all to serve

Seeking to make Christ known – Excited about Jesus

Rooted in love and guided by Scripture, we strive to equip and empower every member to actively participate in God’s work. Together we lift one another up as we serve our community and our church family.

Mission Statement

First Presbyterian Church of Richmond is a community seeking to obey God’s commandments to love the Lord while loving our neighbors as ourselves. We worship God, reach and equip ourselves and others for ministry, live as a caring fellowship, and reach out to meet the spiritual and physical needs of people in our community and the world.

Meet Our Dedicated Staff

Pastor Jim Wheeler

Lead Pastor

Cathy Nance

Commissioned Lay Pastor to Youth and Families; Directs and leads the Crossfire Youth Group

Rudival dos Anjos

Pastoral leader of the Portuguese
language ministry

Francisco Carvalho

Minister of music for the church and drive-in ministry

Katrina Croda

Supervises children’s programs, including Sunday School and VBS; Bookkeeper

Tim Condon

Custodian

Jill Ellis

Secretary

Elders

Elders are the guiding force for our church. They are volunteers from the membership and, along with the pastor, make decisions regarding the church’s budget, programs, and activities. Elders serve for three years and often lead key committees.

Deacons

Deacons are the helping hands of the church. These volunteers serve for three years and provide care through cards, visits, food, and small financial assistance. They partner with community groups for outreach, host memorial receptions, provide sanctuary flowers, and prepare communion.

Looking to Make a Difference?

Discover how you can serve alongside us in bringing Christ’s love to the world and our neighbors.

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