63 North Jackson Street Forsyth, GA 31029 (478) 994-2942
A BRIEF HISTORY
Established in the 1820’s, Forsyth Presbyterian Church is one of the oldest
worshipping communities in Middle Georgia. In 1849, through the Presbyterian
Synod of Georgia, they were instrumental in establishing the Forsyth Female
Collegiate Institute, which later became Tift College.
Five years after the War Between the States, the congregation was reorganized
by two men and five women who bought the old Methodist building across
town. It is believed to be this building that was moved in 1900 on logs
pulled by mules to it’s present location on Jackson Street.
In 1952 the congregation called it’s first “full-time” pastor. Sunday
School rooms were added to the sanctuary in the 1950’s. The current Manse
(pastor’s residence) the historic Cabiness House on Main Street was purchased
and renovated in the 1960’s.
As Forsyth Presbyterian Church enters the 21st century it claims over 170 years of witness that the “small church” can be big in faith and mission as we strive to be the presence of Jesus Christ in our community and the world.
STATEMENT OF MISSION
Called out as people of God in Jesus Christ
to our community and the world,
we seek to be
a caring, encouraging, accepting family of faith
where people of diverse backgrounds
and approaches to the Gospel are free to
worship, serve, and challenge one another
toward a living faith in God.
We are committed to:
- worshiping faithfully in ways that bring us
together while challenging and questioning
complacency in faith;
- teaching and nurturing the people,
especially the young,
of our congregation and community;
- ministering to the needs
of the poor, outcastes, and hurting among us.
We cherish our:
- heritage of Presbyterian faith and government;
- history in this community
and the wider Church;
- openness to the Spirit of God,
who is always reforming and recreating
through the Gospel
of Jesus Christ.
