Humbly following Jesus Christ
About Our Church
our mission
First Presbyterian Church is a community of humble followers of Jesus Christ who choose, by God’s grace, to live by love, seek continual transformation, and equip all to be servant leaders in Atlanta and throughout the world.
Humbly Following Jesus Christ
Our Values
Community
Spiritual home → a place to belong for a lifetime of faith;
Enduring commitment → ordering our lives around worship, education and service to God;
Authentic diversity → building relationships that honor one another as children of God;
Love
Radical hospitality → sharing with all the welcome we receive in Jesus Christ;
Mutual care → giving and receiving shelter, nurture and spiritual fellowship;
Restorative relationships → seeking reconciliation with God and one another;
Transformation
Continual conversion → being shaped as disciples through God’s grace and the power of the Holy Spirit;
Joyful Worship → gathering to give thanks and praise to our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer;
Theological Formation → pursuing deeper relationship with God through study, discernment, and spiritual discipline;
Servant LEadership
Bold humility → acknowledging our dependence on God by following the example of Jesus Christ in an increasingly secular world;
Just generosity → using all that we have received to promote justice, righteousness, and human dignity;
Missional living → proclaiming God’s Good News in everything we say and do;
Meet Our Staff
Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier
(404) 228-7715
tsundermeier@firstpresatl.org
Tony’s Bio
Tony Sundermeier has served as the Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta since August 2014. He is married to Rev. Katie Sundermeier and, together, they have two sons, Jonny and Luke. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Tony earned his B.A. in Theology and Philosophy from Eastern University (St. Davids, PA); his M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary (Princeton, NJ); and his Doctor of Ministry from Missio Dei Seminary (Philadelphia, PA) with a focus on Missional Leadership. Tony currently serves on the boards of Columbia Theological Seminary, Midtown Alliance, The Piedmont Park Conservancy, and Presbyterian Holmes of Georgia. He also serves the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta as a member of the Personnel Committee. Tony enjoys cooking, traveling with his family, golfing, and rooting for the professional sports teams from Philadelphia.
History in the heart of Atlanta
Founded in 1848, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is located at the corner of Peachtree and 16th Streets, next to the Woodruff Arts Center. We are an urban church known for being a leader in worship, spiritual formation, service, community relationships, and the arts. Many families who have helped build this city have been and are members of FPC and the church has celebrated some notable milestones. FPC continues to build on these traditions as we look forward to our 175th Anniversary in 2023.
First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2020. Click here to view the press release.
Campus
Master Plan
A generational and transformational vision is emerging at First Presbyterian Church with our campus master plan.
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Long Range
Strategic Plan
Our Long Range Strategic Plan is built on our mission and values. Learn more about our goals as a congregation.
2023 Annual
Report
View the facts and figures that help tell the story of 2023 at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.