Our Mission Statement

We are a Presbyterian Church (USA) located in Belleville, Illinois which is part of the  Saint Louis Metro East community. Our mission statement is: We are a Christian church that glorifies God through meaningful worship, active discipleship, faithful service, and nurturing fellowship.

Welcome Statement

Our Welcome Statement was adopted by First United Presbyterian Church's session on December 10, 2024.


Welcome!

all ages

all cultures, ethnicities, and nationalities

all gender identities and expressions

all sexual orientations

all physical and mental abilities

all socioeconomic backgrounds

all family structures

all political perspectives

all religious backgrounds

All people are safe here.


In keeping with the teachings of Jesus Christ, we are an accepting and affirming community where diversity is celebrated.

We welcome all into the full life and ministry of our congregation.



Galatians 3:28: There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.


Romans 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.


Micah 6:8: He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.

And what does the Lord require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God.