Care Ministry
We seek to bring Christ’s love to
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the homebound who are feeling disconnected from their church
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those with illness or pain, in treatment or recovering, or with long-term troubles
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those who are feeling depressed or alone
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weary care-givers
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any who are grieving loved ones
How may we care for you?
Pastoral Visits
With five ordained pastors and a host of trained leadership staff, we hope to connect with you personally, establish relationships, and be alongside you in times of need. We want to be with you through visits in hospitals, at the church, and in your own home. If you or a loved one need a connection to the Church, call or email.
Memorials & Funerals
When a loved one dies, there are a lot of logistics to work through in a time that is deep with emotion. We will walk alongside you in planning and delivering a service with compassion and care.We have material that can help you begin to make choices for when your time of death comes. This will be a great gift to your family.You may consider, with cremation, to be interred in our Memorial Garden and honored on the garden wall with a plaque.
Support Groups
We have a variety of groups for support of those facing challenges with life changes, death, illness, parenting and other personal issues. If you are interested in being part of a support group, please let us know.
Transportation to Worship
Samaritan Counseling Center
SCCA offers evidence based services in the treatment of mood disorders, trauma, relationship concerns, and more. Link to the website
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One finishing touch, and the Flower Guild's arrangements for Sunday are ready to move to the Sanctuary.
How you may care for others
Prayer Shawls & Quilts
Knit love and prayer into shawls and quilts that are given to our members who are in times of pastoral need.
Flower Ministry
Join the Flower Guild to decorate our historic Sanctuary. After worship help deliver arrangements that have been created from the Sunday sanctuary Memorial Flowers. Deliveries are made for special occasions and pastoral care needs.
Together at First
Together at First schedules field trips with meals. Previous excursions include touring the Fox Theatre, visiting the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and taking in an archaeological exhibit at Pullman Yards.
Care Connections
Periodic correspondence for special occasions in the lives of parishioners.
Stephen Ministry
Minister one-on-one over a longer period of time by being trained as a Stephen Minister and matched up with a care-receiver. Learn more about Stephen Ministry here.
Pocket Prayers
Volunteers drop notes of encouragement, prayers, and support for those grieving.
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Memorial Ushers
Direct and welcome attendees on days of memorials and funerals.
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Founded by First Presbyterian Church in 1999, the Samaritan Counseling Center of Atlanta is an independent nonprofit located on the third floor of our Smith Building. Samaritan provides professional, evidence-based counseling for individuals, couples, and families, integrating spirituality into therapy when the client desires. Through our continuing partnership, First Presbyterian and Samaritan collaborate on mental health education, support programs, and initiatives that promote emotional and spiritual well-being throughout the community.
Community Partners
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta partners with other local organizations doing great work like World Pediatrics, Respite Care Atlanta, Presbyterian Homes of Georgia, and more.