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

First Presbyterian Church is a body of Christ-followers compelled by God’s love to strengthen all of God’s community through the way we worship, serve, and live.
 

Our Core Values

At First Presbyterian Church of Hartsville we are committed to…

 
 
Worship

Providing meaningful worship experiences through preaching, music and the arts.

Service

Involving the church and individual members in service and mission in the local community and around the world.

Christian Education

Making Christian Education a priority in the life of every member.

Family

Creating a warm, inviting, supportive and welcoming environment for all family members.

Youth

Providing stimulating development
and fellowship opportunities
for our youth.

 
 

Staff

 
 
 

The Session

Moderator

Rev. Ashley Cheek

Clerk of Session

Norma Shepard

Board 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