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Welcome to First Church!

Our calling and legacy is to welcome all God’s children and transform lives

For more than 350 years, we have been serving at the heart of Jamaica, Queens, growing into a vibrant, multicultural congregation with members representing over 35 nations. Our mission is to offer a place of safety and support for the community, foster meaningful relationships, nurture character development within our church family, and center our worship on the transformative power of Jesus.

Founded in 1662, we are proud to be one of the oldest continuously serving Presbyterian churches in the United States.

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Join us every Sunday at 8am & 10am for worship service in the sanctuary

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Livestream at 10am

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Join us every Sunday at 8am & 10am for worship service in the sanctuary 〰️ Livestream at 10am 〰️

GIVE

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From your banking app, send Zelle payments to give@firstchurchjamaica.org

LIVESTREAM

VOLUNTEER

Join our Livestream worship

Sundays at 10am. Rebroadcast at 6pm every Sunday

Recent Worship Service

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Christian Parenting

Where we help parents and caregivers share their faith and values with their children.

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Services

  • A diverse congregation of men and women gathered in a church pews during a religious service, some standing, clapping, praying, and engaging in worship.

    WORSHIP SERVICE

    Sundays at 8am and 10am

    Join us every Sunday for Worship Service in the Sanctuary or via our livestream broadcast >

  • Group of diverse children and adults standing together in front of a colorful rainbow banner inside a hall.

    KIDS CHURCH

    Sundays 10am

    At the 10am hour, all children PreK through 6th grade are invited to experience God through singing, learning Bible stories, and crafts. Our teachers escort the kids to the Magill Hall basement, after the Children’s Corner. Parents pick up the children after worship.

  • Group of diverse people singing and praying together in a church, some holding microphones, engaged in worship.

    JUNIOR HYPE

    Sundays 10am

    Middle schoolers participate in talks with LOGOS located in Magill Underground.

  • People preparing food and packing boxes in a kitchen or community center.

    FOOD PANTRY

    Tuesday 10am to 12noon

    Families receive food items in Magill Underground. All are welcome.

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  • Group of diverse people practicing yoga or meditation on mats in a bright room with large windows.

    YOGA

    Tuesday at 4pm to 5pm
    Main Floor Auditorium

    Join us in person for gentle stretching and body movements to boost blood flow and make you more flexible. Yoga can be done on a mat or seated in a chair.

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  • A line of people standing outdoors on a rainy day, holding umbrellas, wearing warm clothing, with trees and residential houses in the background.

    SOUP KITCHEN

    Wednesday from 5:30pm to 6:30pm

    Stop by for a grab-and-go meal. All are welcome.

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  • A group of diverse people sitting in a circle, reading books, engaged in a discussion in a community room.

    BIBLE STUDY

    Wednesday at 7:30pm

    Join us every Wednesday night via Zoom for Bible Study.

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  • Group of young people sitting and listening in a room with pink walls and curtains.

    LOGOS

    Every Other Friday 6:30pm – 8:30pm

    A safe enriching place for your youth on a Friday night in Magill Hall.

  • A woman speaking at a podium during a protest or rally, with a large banner behind her that reads 'Queens Power, Organizing Queens Residents to fight for and win justice for their communities.' Several other people are seated on stage, some wearing hats, and one person is holding a video camera. Trees and power lines are visible in the background.

    QUEENS POWER

    Organizing Queens Residents to fight for and win justice for their communities

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  • A man dressed in a suit and tie, wearing sunglasses, standing outside the Tree of Life Center, a building with a blue and brick exterior and a large tree-themed artwork on the door.

    THE TREE OF LIFE

    Building a better Jamaica Queens with dignity, resiliency, and self-sufficiency.

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  • Group of people sitting at tables in a decorated community room, with patriotic decorations like balloons, banners, and a large screen at the front.

    OLDER ADULT CENTER

    Monday — Friday from 9am to 3pm

    Queens Community House's provide culturally-rich environments where older adults can engage with peers, make new friends, enjoy a hot meal, keep physically active, learn new skills and explore new interests, and give back through volunteer opportunities.

Explore ways to serve

Your unique gifts can make a world of difference.

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Partnerships/Sponsors