First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

Fall Events
There’s a lot going on at First Pres this season! It’s time to gather and reconnect after summer, welcome neighbors, and celebrate the life we share as a faith community.

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Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica

All Are Welcome

Following the way of Jesus and joined together by God’s Spirit, we are committed to loving and welcoming all people. Regardless of the color of our skin, our immigration status, our gender identity or sexual orientation, our physical or mental ability, what we’ve done or haven’t done, no matter what questions or doubts we have, we are all equally loved, worthy of belonging and invited to serve.

Worship Services

First Presbyterian Church of Santa Monica streams our worship services via our live feed each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. You are invited to join us in worship and celebrate God’s presence in Santa Monica, or from anywhere around the world.

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Worship Services

Miss a service? Visit our Worship page to catch up with where you left off or watch our live feed.

You can also listen to audio recordings of our services from this page.

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Love this church. Great people. Inspired minister. Great sermons. Fantastic music. Worship service includes a cool mix of traditional and contemporary Christian music with both a choir and a band. Fabulous children and family ministry. Relaxed and casual “come as you are” style and vibe.

What’s going on at First Pres?

Event Calendar

All Saints Remembrance

October 25

An important part of the worship service is remembering family, friends, and others who have passed ...

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Los Angeles Children’s Chorus

October 25

We are excited to have the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus singing in worship on Sunday, October 25....

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Adult Bible Study

October 29 @ 9:30 am - 10:30 am

A weekly Bible study that meets in person and on Zoom and reads through a book of the Bible and disc...

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Our church community

At First Pres, we understand and appreciate that God has not only blessed each of us with an individual and unique character, but also has worked through us to create a church community with its own distinct characteristics. We are a church that welcomes all people, wherever they are on their spiritual journey.

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