Parishes

First Pres uses a parish structure to help us care for and stay connected to each other and our community. In essence, these are neighborhoods or districts in the Augusta area. The congregation is organized into 17 parishes, which are grouped into five super parishes. Each parish has a leadership team committed to shepherding the members of the parish.

Shepherding

Elders and deacons build relationships with their parish members to provide spiritual encouragement and support. We do this to fulfill the command in 1 Peter 5:2-3 which states: “Shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not for shameful gain, but eagerly; not domineering over those in your charge, but being examples to the flock.” Every First Pres member has a shepherd. Click below to see a list of shepherds by parish. If you do not know who your shepherd is, contact Liz Reid.

Mercy

The needs of members are met first in the parish. The parish elders, deacons, and members provide support for one another as they face struggles in life, such as illnesses and deaths, in addition to the joys of life, such as pregnancies. We are especially committed to our Hand in Hand families who have long-term, ongoing needs. Click below to see a list of elders and deacons by parish.

Community

Each parish hosts two fellowship events per year to encourage community and deep relationships within the parish.

Grow

Parish bible studies make attending a mid-week study convenient and provide opportunity for spiritual growth and encouragement, as well as the opportunity to build relationships.

Outreach

We want to be a light in our neighborhoods and to engage our communities with the hope of the Gospel. In the fall we host Worship With Your Parish. On this night, instead of worshiping in the sanctuary, we gather in five different locations for fellowship and worship in our neighborhoods and with our neighbors.

Super parishes host outreach events throughout the year to reach the greater Augusta area. Annual events include:

Super Parish

Click to see the parishes that comprise each super parish.

COLUMBIA COUNTY

Columbia County Parishes

Belair
Evans
Grovetown
Lakeside
Savannah Rapids
Stevens Creek

HILL

Hill Parishes

Lake Forest
Masters
National

WEST AUGUSTA

West Augusta Parishes

Brynwood
Pleasant Home
Westminster
Wheeler

SOUTH CAROLINA

South Carolina Parishes

Martintown
Palmetto
River

DOWNTOWN

Downtown Parish

Downtown

If you need additional help, please contact the Church Office, 706.262.8900.

Parish Events

Below are upcoming parish events. If no events are listed, then there is nothing currently scheduled. Check back again!

Staff Contacts

John Fender, Associate Pastor of Global Outreach & Parish Development
Shawn Brower, Administrative Assistant for Global Outreach & Parish Development
Liz Reid, Administrative Assistant for Shepherding
Mike Phillips, Associate Pastor of Shepherding