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Let's worship
& serve God
together.

A community in the heart of Columbus, Indiana — gathering each Sunday to grow in faith, love our neighbors, and live out the gospel.

Sundays · 9:30 AM · In person & online
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Congregation in worship
Community gathered together
"Walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8
"Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8
How We Serve

Three ways our faith
shows up in the world.

From caring for our neighbors to nurturing the next generation, here's where you'll find us at work.

Outreach
Faith in action — community outreach

Faith in Action

Serving our community through compassion and justice — feeding, housing, advocating, and walking alongside our neighbors.

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Youth
Youth ministry

Youth Ministry

A vibrant space where children and youth grow in faith — through play, study, mentorship, and shared adventure.

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Preschool
Preschool — children learning

Preschool

Nurturing young minds in a loving, faith-based environment — where curiosity, kindness, and wonder are part of every day.

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Visit Us

You're welcome,
exactly as you are.

Whether it's your first Sunday or your fiftieth, there's a seat saved for you. Come a few minutes early — we'd love to say hello.

Address
512 7th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Worship
Sundays
9:30 AM
Phone
(812) 372-3783
Email
[email protected]
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First Presbyterian
512 7th Street
Home / About

Who We Are

A congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — rooted in scripture, shaped by grace, and called to love.

Our Mission

"As an inclusive community empowered by God's transforming love, we welcome all people through worship, compassionate service, care, and advocacy."

"Do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God."
— Micah 6:8
Our Vision

Diverse voices,
shared calling.

We aspire to be known as a congregation who authentically celebrates diverse voices and co-creates engaging, accessible worship — empowering us to connect and serve as a reflection of Jesus' love.

This is the church we're becoming, together. A place of welcome, of question, of song, and of action.

Affiliation
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

A congregation of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

01

Worship

Gathering each Sunday to praise, pray, and listen for God's word.

02

Service

Loving our neighbors through compassion, advocacy, and justice.

03

Care

Walking with one another through every season of life.

04

Welcome

Building a table wide enough for everyone — exactly as they are.

Our Commitment

We are a Matthew 25 Congregation.

Living out Jesus' words: building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty — in our community and beyond.

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Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you — whether you're planning a visit, asking a question, or just saying hello.

Address
512 7th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone
(812) 372-3783

Press 1 for Church · 2 for Preschool

Email
[email protected]
Staff

Church Directory

Reach our staff directly. From the main line, dial the extension listed beside each name.

Church

Option 1
221
Brook Brown
Church Administrative Assistant
222
Missy Burton
Financial Administrative Assistant
223
Rev. Dr. Felipe Martinez
Head of Staff
224
Jen Riddle
Director of Children, Youth & Young Adult Ministries
225
Jordan Lewis  /  Jenny Heichelbech
Organist · Choir Director

Preschool

Option 2
231
April Hemmerlein
Director of Preschool
238
Missy Burton
Preschool Exec Assistant
246
Diana Gambaiani
Preschool Admin Assistant
239
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