Sunday Mornings | 9 and 11 a.m.
Plan Your Visit
On Sundays from September to May, we offer two distinct worship opportunities and styles, both of which follow the Presbyterian Order of Worship. Our 9 a.m. contemplative-style worship (located in the Chapel) offers communion each week, Scripture reading and a sermon, and incorporates more time for silence and reflection. Please note: the 9 a.m. service does not meet in the summer. More information about the current schedule is available in the FAQ section below. Year-round, our 11 a.m. service is a traditional Presbyterian service with prayer, hymns, a choir, Scripture reading, and a sermon.
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200 W. Trade Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
Location + Parking
Free parking is available on Sunday mornings and during all church events at the corner of Trade and Poplar Streets. You can enter the lot from Poplar Street, directly across from the church.
Need special parking?
Parking for those with disabilities is also available on the driveway in front of our sanctuary. Access via the entrance on Church Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Sunday Morning Schedule?
Adult Sunday School – 10-week summer course, 9:45 a.m., Frances Browne Dining Room | View classes
Traditional Worship, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sanctuary
What's the difference between the two services?
We have two times and two styles of worship. The Contemplative Service takes place from 9-9:40 a.m. in the Chapel. This worship style is quieter and includes more time for reflection. Please note: The Contemplative Service has concluded for the summer and will resume in the fall. The Traditional Service takes place at 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary, with an organ and a choir. Both services follow the Presbyterian Order of Worship.
Where do I park?
Free parking is available on Sunday mornings, during church events, and during church business hours in the parking lot at the corner of Trade and Poplar Streets. Enter from Poplar Street, directly across from the church. Upon entry, please take a ticket from the kiosk and ask the receptionist or event host to validate your ticket before leaving.
Please note: During weekday business hours, the parking lot is reserved for church staff and church visitors.
Accessible parking is available on the driveway in front of the Sanctuary. Enter via the driveway entrance on Church Street.
What happens when I arrive?
Walk up the driveway until you reach the brick pathway and TV screen. A campus map is available here to help you find your way.
If you’re attending the 11 a.m. service, make your way to the Sanctuary. View a campus map online or use the campus map near the outdoor TV screen. An usher will greet you at the door of the Sanctuary and offer you a worship bulletin. Find a seat anywhere you are comfortable and prepare for worship to begin.
What should I wear?
Clothing styles vary at First Presbyterian Church. You will see some folks in dresses and suits and others dressed more casually. You are welcome here no matter what you wear, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in!
What about my kids?
Our primary space for children is our Sanctuary, and we celebrate that children belong in worship. We wholeheartedly welcome children of all learning styles, abilities, and temperaments to remain in the service. To support your family’s needs, we also offer optional resources:
- Nursery (birth–2 years old) – Available from 10:30 to 12:15.
- First Church (ages 3–first grade) – Following the “Time for Children” during the service, children leave to participate in a simplified worship service; they rejoin their families during the last hymn.
- Chapel – The adjacent Chapel is available if parents prefer a space where children can move around more freely. Audio from the worship service can be heard in the Chapel.
More information about Children’s Ministry is available on our Children + Families webpage.
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