First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, Sarasota – Origin:
1950:
The current sanctuary was built.
1954:
The congregation voted to relocate the church school section to the East Courtyard at the rear of the original sanctuary, add a second story to the relocated section, air-condition the worship building, and construct a manse south of the Sanctuary.
1956:
In addition to the approximately five hundred members, the church provided services for hundreds of tourists during the winter season.
1970:
A second manse was purchased across the street.
First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, Sarasota – Mission:
Called to faithfully serve the Lord Jesus Christ, giving glory to God.
First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, Sarasota – Vision:
To be a leading, faithful, witnessing, diverse, and growing community of God’s people.
First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota, Sarasota – Core Values:
Leading:
Have an ongoing tradition of leadership in the community. Committed to meeting the ever-changing spiritual and physical needs of the community.
Faithful:
Dynamic community of faith—reformed and always reforming. Strives to be faithful managers of the gifts that God has provided for them.
Witnessing:
Through compassionate service and working for justice, share the hope we have in Jesus Christ, seeking to become spiritual partners with their neighbors.
Diverse:
As a community of Jesus Christ, unconditionally welcome all people in the manner of our Lord and Savior.
Growing:
Seek spiritual growth for children and adults through prayer, the teaching and study of Scripture, and the sharing of thier faith’s journey.
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