First Presbyterian Church of Southold

First Presbyterian Church of Southold First Presbyterian Church of Southold is where good things happen. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., and children are welcomed in worship. Box 787
Southold, NY 11971

We are active in mission and discipleship through various faith formation opportunities. Under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Peter Kelley, First Presbyterian Church of Southold provides dynamic, positive spiritual direction to a diverse and embracing congregation. Sunday worship is at 10 a.m., with a broad range of programming throughout the week. This church was founded in 1640 as the “First Chu

rch of Christ in Southold” under Rev. John Younges (Youngs) from Southwold, England. The exact location of the first “meeting house” is not known, but it was probably a short distance west of the present church, on the site marked by the Founder’s Monument. The second church was erected in 1684 and stood on the north side of Main Street nearly opposite the first. The present edifice was erected in 1803, on land bought in 1697 from John Herbert. Originally the building measured 40 feet by 60 feet, and had a seating capacity of four hundred. The steeple was added in 1808 and in 1855 an iron triangle, still in possession of the church, was removed and a bell hung in the steeple. The town clock was placed in the steeple in 1884. Other additional improvements have been made since then, but with every effort to preserve and enhance the simplicity of the colonial style architecture. The church was the first on Long Island to be incorporated, on June 29, 1784, as “The First Church, Congregation or Society of Southold.” The church united with the Presbytery of Long Island, of the Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A., in 1832, and became known as the “First Presbyterian Church of Southold.”

In the graveyard adjoining are many interesting stones dating back to 1672, which were transported from England in sailing vessels direct to Southold. Many of the old names recorded here represent the forebears of leading statesmen and patriots in American History. To find out more about the Old Burying Ground of First Presbyterian Church of Southold, click on the following link: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2151696&CScnty=2029&CSsr=221&

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First Presbyterian Church of Southold
53100 Main Street
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09/06/2026

Sept 6, 2026

Join us this Sunday for worship with Rev. Jim Crawford! 🌟 Don't miss the picnic on Sept 13! 🥳 Click to learn more about ...
09/05/2026

Join us this Sunday for worship with Rev. Jim Crawford! 🌟 Don't miss the picnic on Sept 13! 🥳 Click to learn more about Rev. Crawford and the picnic.
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Email from First Presbyterian Church Southold Sundays worship news Rev. Dr. James S. Crawford will lead us in worship this Sunday The Reverend Dr. James S. Crawford is from the Bronx, so please call

Don't miss the Shinnecock Powwow Click the link for details. https://conta.cc/4xDh8PT
09/04/2026

Don't miss the Shinnecock Powwow Click the link for details. https://conta.cc/4xDh8PT

Email from First Presbyterian Church Southold An Event you don't want to miss Shinnecock Pow Wow Come support the Shinnecock Nation by attending the 80th annual Pow Wow. Admission is $20 for adults, a

Bring a friend to the church picnic click the link to learn more and sign up. see you there. https://conta.cc/4qRyG8g
09/02/2026

Bring a friend to the church picnic click the link to learn more and sign up. see you there. https://conta.cc/4qRyG8g

Email from First Presbyterian Church Southold You don't want to miss this.   Church fellowship is the only place where eating burgers, hot dogs and potato salad counts as a spiritual discipline.     C

Want to learn more about S.A.L.T. click this link.
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Email from First Presbyterian Church Southold Woo Hoo Cannot wait to see you?     S.A.L.T! Hello Everyone, We are so excited to welcome everyone back to the S.A.L.T. (Sharing And Learning Together) pr

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August 16, 2026

The Dave Pettigrew concert tonight at 7:pm has been moved inside to the sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you there.
08/13/2026

The Dave Pettigrew concert tonight at 7:pm has been moved inside to the sanctuary. We look forward to seeing you there.

Email from First Presbyterian Church Southold Due to weather and insect concerns we have moved the concert inside the sanctuary Dave Pettigrew Concert tonight 7:pm has been moved inside to the Sanctua

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53100 Route 25
Southold, NY
11971

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+16317652597

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