Rev. Dawn Mayes began as pastor on August 15, 2022. Dawn served prior to this as Pastor for Manassas Presbyterian Church in Manassas, Virginia, a fast-growing suburb of Washington, DC. Prior she served congregations in Florida, Georgia and Virginia.
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First Presbyterian Church
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First Presbyterian Church
Hello and Welcome
As part of the body of Christ, the First Presbyterian Church of Fernandina Beach is called together to worship God, to nurture one another, to discover together where God is leading us; to plan effectively how to witness to our faith; and to teach and carry out this ministry and mission of Jesus Christ to our best ability. Our outreach is to our families, our church, our community, and to all the world.
Sunday Worship
8:30 & 11am In Person
Holiday Events and Christmas Schedule
- Tuesday – Dec. 5 A Gathering of Women: Carols, Candles and Communion will be held Tues., Dec. 5, at 7 pm.
- Sunday – Dec. 10 Longest Night Service will take place at 5:00 pm in the sanctuary. This ecumenical service acknowledges the sadness of the holidays for those who are grieving, providing comfort and hope.
- Sunday – Dec. 17 Birthday Party for Jesus at 12:15 for children and their families following worship in JTH. Lunch and crafts are included. Please bring a God Book for Ms. Shirlely’s Little Library as a gift for Jesus.
- Sunday – Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve
- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am only
- (no Sunday School)
- Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at 5:00pm and 9:00pm
- Sunday – Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve
- Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00am only
- (no Sunday School)
Holiday Office Hours
The office will be closed Mon. and Tues., Dec. 25 and 26,in observance of Christmas and Christmas Eve. The office will be closed Fri., Dec. 29, and Mon., Jan. 1, in observance of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular office hours, please call 904-274-1833. This number is always forwarded to one of our pastors, who will respond as soon as possible. Please make sure to leave a name and phone number.
Associate Pastor
Reverend Julie Higbee
"One of my goals is to get to know as many members as I can. Please feel free to stop by the office, or invite me to a meal or coffee or simply for a visit."