We exist to connect people to God through compassion using people’s giftedness while persevering in worship.
Our mission statement
We exist to connect people to God through compassion using people’s giftedness while persevering in worship.
Presbyterian theology emphasizes the Sovereignty of God, the Authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of Grace through Faith in Jesus Christ. All are welcome here.
Messages for our everyday lives
Presbyterian theology emphasizes the sovereignty of God, the authority of the Scriptures, and the necessity of grace through faith in Christ.
Pastor Hornback
Our Pastor, Bill Hornback, delivers Bible-based messages that can be understood and applied to our everyday lives to encourage congregants to be ambassadors of His peace, and to be a family of believers who care for and minister to each other, and lead people to be believers in Jesus Christ.
He preaches about the Triune God, about people and events recorded in the Bible, Old Testament stories, and the gospel of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. His sermons promote the love of the Father through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Events
Learn more about our food pantry, organ competition, and more our events page!
Streaming Worship
Every Sunday morning, our worship service is streamed on Facebook Live for those who cannot join us in the sanctuary. Our online congregation brings a new dimension to our worship service. Please join us at 10 am for worship … either in the sanctuary at 228 W. 4th St. in Ottumwa or YouTube or at First Presbyterian Church Ottumwa on Facebook.
Accessibility
First Presbyterian Church has an elevator, located at the northeast corner of the church directly off the parking lot. The elevator allows for access to our main level sanctuary, offices, and classrooms, as well as the lower level to the Fellowship Hall, Chapel, Choir Room, Kitchen, and Lounge/Meeting Room.
