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 $785,000 (2025). 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 preschool 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 building and rehabilitating homes with the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity. They serve monthly at the Hartsville Soup Kitchen, deliver Christmas baskets, and raise funds for other local missions.

We educate our children, youth and adults with an onsite Monday- Friday preschool program as well as both Wednesday and Sunday classes for 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

Jane Senseney

Board of Trustees

  • Larry Renck
  • Graham Segars
  • John Webb

Class of 2025

  • Ellyn Alexander
  • Alan Coskrey
  • Elizabeth Hall
  • Kyle Henderson
  • Stephen Jones
  • Barbara Lee
  • Dan Miller
  • Kevin Norwood

Class of 2026

  • Bill Davis
  • Hunter Frazer
  • Denise Kelly
  • Steve Maguire
  • Hollis Rotella
  • Jane Senseney
  • Candace Smith
  • Scott Wilds

Class of 2027

  • Lyne Askins
  • Rhonda Coker
  • Lou Gardner
  • Caryn Harvey
  • Mark Ingram
  • Penny Rogers
  • David Segars
  • Pam Youngblood
 

Member Information 

Members can download the password-protected Church Directory here.