Founded in 1844, Central was the very first church in Lamar County – it was a foreign mission by Americans to the Republic of Texas!

Central Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the nation’s largest body of Presbyterians. Presbyterians, like all Christians, consider the Bible to be the written Word of God, name Jesus as Lord and Savior, and work to display God’s Kingdom in this world.

What we think makes our church unique is :

• All people are welcome here. Period. No matter what color, how much money you make, what you’ve done or where you are in your faith journey – you are welcome here, without judgment, to be part of God’s family in this place.

• We are open-minded. It’s okay to ask questions – even difficult questions that seem inappropriate or sacrilegious. We don’t mind . . . and God can handle it!

• Presbyterians govern their churches in an open and collegial way, as part of a team. That team is led the pastor and the session (elders, both men and women).

-- adopted by the session of Central Presbyterian Church in June, 2006.

So . . . if you want to be part of a church that welcomes everyone, values learning about the Bible and faith with open minds, and works together as a team, please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. for worship! Visit our webpage for updates on activities this Fall, including Sunday School and a new Wednesday evening program!

Central Presbyterian Day School: Central Presbyterian Day School is the longest continually operating day school in Lamar County, with a ministry for children from age 2 through kindergarten. For over forty years, since September 7, 1959, children have been nurtured and taught in excellence. The vast majority of our graduates are admitted to the Gifted and Talented programs in area schools. The Dayschool also includes a Christian Education component, with regular chapel including Bible stories and Bible songs. Mrs. Lynne Noland serves as Director.

A Few Fun Facts About Presbyterians

• King George called the America Revolution "the Presbyterian Revolution" because so many Presbyterian ministers were influential in starting and supplying American independence.

• Woodrow Wilson, Ronald Reagan and Abraham Lincoln are among the 8 Presbyterian presidents of our country.

• Sam Walton, of Wal-Mart fame, was a Presbyterian.

• "Presbyterian" refers to our form of government – "presbyter" is the New Testament word for "elder," so we are a church led by elders!

• Presbyterians were at the forefront of the civil rights movement. The speaker at the March on Washington who preceded Martin Luther King, Jr. was the then-leader of the Presbyterian Church.

• Presbyterians value education very highly. There are over 80 Presbyterian-related colleges in the United States, including Austin College (Sherman) and Trinity University (San Antonio). Our own church has the oldest continually operating pre-school and kindergarten in Lamar County.