The First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York

The First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, also known as the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, is a historic church located at 7 West 55th Street, New York. It was founded in 1808 and the current building was completed in 1875. The church was designed in a classic Gothic style by architects George B. Post and Carl Pfeiffer, and it features stained glass windows, a tall spire, and intricate stonework. The interior of the church has a grand sanctuary, a pipe organ, and ornate wood carvings. The First Presbyterian Church is a prominent landmark in the area and is a popular spot for weddings, events, and worship services.

Beautiful church. The exceptional woman minister was moved up and replaced with a mediocre male minister who does not have critical thinking skills . Luke warm nice guy, with no fire in the belly. No inspiration for those who yearn to go further and deeper. The congregation is almost totally white and middle, upper middle class. They do put on some events that bring in more depth. But the Sunday routine is pleasant but mundane.

Beautiful church, worth a visit. Good, kind pastor too.

So this is the new place where they will be serving Saturday lunch for the homeless and in need. The old place was St. Joseph's at 371 6th Ave. Beautiful church and the food, as always, was delicious. From 1:30pm to 2:30 pm every Saturday. Thank you for the wonderful compassion.

A vision of pure amasment. Wonderful classic gothic architecture. Beautiful place of worship. Have not attended services however I imagine it's typical of it's faith. A must see for out of town visitors to NYC. Who enjoy history and architecture. 👍🙏👍🙏

I'm writing because I am confused by the previous review. I too live in the neighborhood of Old First. Though I don't live close enough to comment on the air conditioning unit, I've never noticed the sidewalks unkept, and I've never heard the church bells ring except as a call to worship on Sundays (and certainly not playing any pop songs). Also, what food distribution on Saturday mornings? I think that is a different church. Old First does, however, have a number of outreach and community oriented programs, including art exhibits, lectures and concerts, as well as charitable activities.
Is the previous reviewer referencing the right church? As a long time Village resident, I certainly feel grateful to have Old First in my neighborhood.

I know nothing of the church's politics or liturgy but I do know the church is a terrible neighbor. In the winter, they do not shovel their sidewalks after a snow storm; in the summer the battleship that is the air-conditioning on their roof emits an unremitting noise, disturbing all who live near the building. They claim not to have enough money to properly insulate the air-conditioner, yet they found the money to rehabilitate their bells, which play pop tunes from time to time on no regular schedule. I hope they do not hide behind their Saturday morning food distribution as evidence of their charitable instincts--though exemplary their thoughtlessness toward their immediate neighbors is shameful.The church's priorities are a mystery and their self-serving policies are a stain on the entire Presbyterian denomination. P.S. Turns out the food distribution program is not theirs but rather the Episcopal church on Tenth Street; recipients merely line up beside First Pres.