Welcome to First Presbyterian Church-Rochester MN
First Presbyterian Church is an inclusive community celebrating God with:
Energy - Intelligence - Imagination - Love
We hope you will find First Presbyterian Church to be a vibrant, inclusive faith community building meaningful relationships on a spiritual journey together as shown by Jesus Christ.
Please enjoy exploring our website. Call 507-282-1618 or e-mail office@fpcrochester.org for information.
May the Peace of Christ be with you!
Worship with us:
Sundays at 10:15am
The service is streamed live on FPC’s YouTube Channel.
Click HERE to visit our channel.
We are an open and affirming congregation, welcoming into fellowship any who are looking for a safe space to worship, grow in faith, and serve. We are members of Covenant Network of Presbyterians an organization that works for the full inclusion and participation of LGBTQIA+ individuals in the life, leadership, and work of the Church.
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A Statement on Faith, Human Dignity, and Immigration
As a Christian congregation, we affirm that every human being is created in the image of God and possesses inherent dignity, regardless of nationality or legal status.
Guided by Scripture and the teachings of Jesus Christ—who himself was a refugee—we are compelled to speak when public policies harm families, endanger the vulnerable, or deny due process and compassion to our neighbors.
We recognize the legitimate role of governments in creating and enforcing laws. At the same time, our faith teaches us that no law is above God’s command to love the stranger, protect the vulnerable, and seek justice.
Therefore, we say no to immigration practices that:
Dehumanize migrants and asylum seekers
Separate families without moral necessity
Criminalize humanitarian aid and compassion
Rely on fear, misinformation, or collective blame
We say yes to:
Policies rooted in human dignity, mercy, and due process
Nonviolent, lawful resistance to injustice
The right of conscience for individuals and institutions
Accompaniment, welcome, and care for immigrant families
We commit ourselves to prayer, education, advocacy, and concrete acts of compassion. We will not remain silent when our neighbors are harmed, nor will we allow fear to override faith.
In saying “no” to injustice, we seek to say “yes” to the Gospel.
“You shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt.”
—Leviticus 19:34
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The new season of our exciting concert series and ministry of outreach is underway. Click below to learn more:
