First Baptist Church of Blue Grass, 1401 N Perry St, Davenport, IA 52803, US

HistoryThe date was April 22, 1838, when Presbyterian services were first held in Davenport by Rev. Enoch Mead in a small building above the alley on Ripley Street between Second and Front Streets. In 1839 the First Presbyterian Church was officially organized by Rev. Michael Hummer. It was the first Protestant church in Davenport.SpecialtiesThe mission of First Presbyterian Church of Davenport, Iowa, is to be the light of the world and the salt of the earth. This means we - - Reach out to those not presently part of a Christian community, - Promote peace, justice and human dignity, - Offer ourselves in faithful and loving service to God and to all people, - Deepen our faith and discipleship through worship, study, prayer, stewardship, service and all means of grace. This congregation of about 900 people, is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church, USA, the largest of the mainline Presbyterian bodies in the U.S., and is a part of the Synod of the Lakes and Prairies and the Presbytery of East Iowa.