First & Central Presbyterian Church

10/21/2026

Looking for something to do on Saturday afternoon?

Meraki presents an evocative journey from introspection to celebration in an afternoon of intimate musical storytelling, soulful reflection, and exuberant musical connection. Get your tickets today!
Anastasia Christofakis, clarinet · Elizabeth G. Hill, piano
Saturday, Oct 24 · 3:00 pm · First & Central Presbyterian Church
Tickets $25 · students $10 (link in the comments)
Photo: Emory Hensley

10/21/2026

Tomorrow's Noonday Concert - hope you'll join us.

Thursday Noontime Concert | Mariano Mallia, acclaimed Nashville singer/songwriter, comes home! Mallia has performed at venues across the country, including The Bluebird Cafe, the Key West Songwriters Festival, the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival, the Delaware Art Museum, and countless others. Check out the comments to hear his story and some of his music!

Thursday, Oct 22 · 12:30 pm · 30 minutes
First & Central Presbyterian Church
Free and open to all, no tickets needed. Bring a friend on your lunch break!

09/21/2026

Sunday school isn’t always Bible study. Today in our adult education class, Emily taught us how to ring handbells. Keep your bell pointed up and ring in the shape of a D. Looking forward to the next time. Let’s see where this goes!

09/10/2026

Welcome back to Sunday events at First & Central. Explorers Forum returns at 9:30 a.m. The worship service begins at 11 a.m. Our beloved Chancel Choir is back, leading the glorious music and hymn singing. We finish the day with a potluck lunch and a chance to catch up with each other.

08/18/2026

On Sunday, August 16th, we welcomed member Don Morton as our guest preacher and celebrated as he delivered his first-ever sermon. Well done, son of God. We look forward to supporting you through seminary and your life in ministry.

06/09/2026

As is our tradition, First & Central officially kicked off the summer season on Sunday, June 7, by worshiping and picnicking at the “Little Church” on the Brandywine River. This church is an important part of our history. It was the original First Presbyterian Church building (1740-1840), which was located on Market Street, in the area of the current-day Wilmington Library. The building was moved from Market Street to the banks of the Brandywine River in 1916. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America maintains the building today. We feel fortunate to be able to honor our history by continuing to worship in the church on this special occasion. The picnic food prepared and provided by our congregation never disappoints either! Perfect start to the summer.

06/09/2026

It’s always a great day when we volunteer with our friend Mark Puican, founder of 1in7B_Foundation. Saturday, June 6, was no exception. 1 in 7B provides mobile shower and laundry services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. In addition, 1 in 7B’s mission is to provide hope, help, and love. As always, our volunteer crew brought their A game and made 80+ delicious lunches at the church in the morning. Then we headed out to Christina Park to join Mark in serving lunch and providing shower and laundry services, as well as hygiene products. It was a special treat to have the New Castle Presbyterian Church Youth Group join us to lend a hand along with their parents and leaders. Thank you, Mark, and all of the volunteers for making a difference! If you’d like to learn more about how you can help, simply send us a message.

06/04/2026

We gratefully recognized the thousands of hours volunteered by our mission outreach program participants this past winter. From washing out showers and baking breakfast treats in Winter Sanctuary to making and serving warm and nutritious dinners at Code Purples, our volunteers outdid themselves. We also celebrated with joy and sadness the leadership, energy and dedication of Ellen Oiler, fearless champion of the homeless community in Wilmington. Ellen is moving to Pennsylvania and we will miss her mightily.

06/03/2026

We’re hiring! Are you passionate about community outreach and helping those experiencing homelessness? We are looking for a compassionate, highly organized Mission Outreach Program Manager to join our staff. Learn more on our website: https://www.firstandcentral.org/

First & Central Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, Delaware

05/01/2026

Our team of volunteers assists 1in7B_Foundation once a month to help this incredible organization carry out its mission. More volunteers are always welcome!

1 in 7b Foundation brings showers and laundry services to Delaware's homeless population. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Mark Puican/1 in 7b Foundation