First Presbyterian Church

Views can't be beaten at night. It is a very impressive church with gothic architecture and extraordinary stained glass.

I grew up attending this church, and it was here that I established a relationship with God and his son Jesus. I have fond memories of Sunday school, Youth Club and Sunday worship in the sanctuary. Rev Tyler Johnson was the pastor and he and his family were some of the best folks you could ever know.

I attended this church as a child of roughly 7 years of age and older shortly after Rev. Tyler Johnson arrived. I remember him being a tall man, extremely kind, and having a gentle face. He spoke briefly to his congregation, including the children, as they exited after his sermons. My father was career-Navy and our family lived in Portsmouth, RI several times. I remember the pews being of red velvet material and so comfortable that my father fell asleep on occasion. I loved the stone work and the stained glass of the windows. No matter how many times my father was stationed in Newport, Rev. Johnson always remembered our family and was one of the kindest men I ever knew. His wife, Janet, and their children followed in his footsteps.

FPC Newport is a friendly, warm and Bible believing church. The preaching is excellent. The sanctuary is beyond beautiful. Attending here has been a blessing.

Love the Himns, organ, choir. The message was excellente.