About Us
First Presbyterian Church is a PCUSA congregation, and a member church of the Presbytery of New Harmony. The church is located near the downtown area of Hartsville, SC. We currently have approximately 480 members, and an operating budget of $629,000. The church is growing in membership and programming.
Our music program is one of the finest in the area. We have choirs for all ages from pre-school to adult. Handbells for youth and adults are also available.
Mission and service is a major part of church life. You will find our members rebuilding homes in New Orleans, rehabilitating homes with Christmas in April, and volunteering with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. They will be working at the Hartsville Soup Kitchen, delivering Christmas baskets, and raising funds for Relay for Life. Others will be serving in congregational care, or providing handy person help. We also support missionaries.
We educate our youth with an onsite pre-school program, a prayer breakfast on Wednesday, Church School and Sunday evening activities. There are also many activities for folks of all ages.
First Presbyterian is led by dedicated elders, pastors and staff. We welcome all to join with us in worship and service.
Our Mission
Our Core Values
At First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville we are committed to…
Providing meaningful worship experiences through preaching, music and the arts.
Involving the church and individual members in service and mission in the local community and around the world.
Making Christian Education a priority in the life of every member.
Creating a warm, inviting, supportive and welcoming environment for all family members.
Providing stimulating development
and fellowship opportunities
for our youth.
Staff
The Session
Moderator
Rev. Ashley CheekClerk of Session
Norma ShepardBoard of Trustees
- Michael Holt
- Larry Renck
- Valerie Gardner
- Jim Money
Class of 2022
- Lyne Askins
- David Crook
- Jay Davis
- Dean Hall
- Michelle Hood
- Curtis Lee
- Lou Norment
- Mary Catherine Stuckey
Class of 2023
- Cathy Hines
- Brittany Caddell
- Don Clark, Sr.
- Casey Copeland
- Rita Daniel
- Lou Gardner
- Jennifer Taylor
- Scott Wilds
Class of 2024
- Meghan Daniel
- Wes Daniels
- Wells Flowers
- Scottie Hill
- Rick Matthews
- Ginny Munson
- Gene Norwood
- Wanda Scharstein