Our Story
Our Church
Providence Forge Presbyterian Church has its origins in 1760 and is shown on the records the Old Hanover Presbytery as New Kent Church. We are the third oldest church in the Presbytery of the James. In the early 1800’s the church was reorganized, and the regular worship was held in the Colonial Church of St. Peter’s, which the Presbyterians repaired and preserved after the Revolutionary War. In 1856 the site of Mt. Olivet was purchased and the church was built. This building was spared destruction during the Civil War and services were held there until 1934 when the congregation was moved to the present location on Townsend Road.
Who We Are
"We are people who worship the one true God, follow Jesus as we find Him revealed in scripture, who know ourselves as God’s people and share our faith with others"
Located in a rural, but fast growing area of New Kent County, Virginia, our church serves a widely diversified community. Out of our diversity, we celebrate our unity through worship, music, education, fellowship and service. This is reflected in the many programs we offer as we worship together. We welcome all to join us in our worship services and fellowship.
What We Do
We offer opportunities for worship, education, spiritual growth, fellowship, and service for families and persons of all ages and interests. We reach out to our community in many ways and have our doors open throughout the week for meetings of AA, Scouts, Lions Club and many more.
Membership
Those wishing to learn more about membership may express their interest directly to the Pastor or by contacting one of our Elders. Membership is open to anyone who professes faith in Jesus Christ as Savior, accepts his Lordship in all of life and who desires to worship, grow and serve with us. The session (the governing body of elders and ministers of the church) receives new members upon their transfer from another church, reaffirmation of faith, profession of faith or profession of faith and baptism.