First Presbyterian Church of Mount Clemens was organized on April 10, 1835 when much of Macomb County was still wilderness and before Michigan became a state.  The Reverend George Eastman was the organizing pastor, and there were eighteen charter members.  By 1841, with over 100 members, the congregation decided to build a church.

The young congregation struggled along, and it as only in 1854, with the coming of Henry Bissell, that First Presbyterian Church began to thrive.  By the time of their fiftieth anniversary in 1885, the original frame church was too small for the congregation's needs.  Thus in 1892, a cornerstone was laid on the lot directly behind the current structure for a Victorian red brick house of worship.  This building served its congregation well through two world wars and the Depression.  In 1932, Joseph L. Kennedy was called, and when First Presbyterian celebrated its centennial in 1935, discussions were underway about the feasibility of a more modern facility.  Ground was broken on June 20, 1954 at our current location of 168 Cass Ave.

1955 proved to be a very momentous year.  The sudden death of Dr. Kennedy on February 25th shocked the congregation;  fortunately the search for a new pastor resulted in the call of Richard H. Williams, who was to serve for almost 24 years.  Under his leadership, the church grew rapidly and was able to add a second floor to the church school wing and purchase the adjoining property for additional parking and a manse.  When Rev. Williams retired in 1979, Dr. Robert Battles accepted a call and served ten years.  At the end of his service, during which First Presbyterian Church celebrated its sesquicentennial, controversy arose over the location of the congregation.  With financial assistance from the members of First Presbyterian Church helping, a small group became a mission Church North of the city.

In October 1996, those who remained in the Mount Clemens church called the Reverend Stanley M. McAnelly III to serve.  With the grace of God, First Presbyterian has entered the new century stronger than ever, continuing with thriving church school programs, outstanding music with several choirs, a renovated facility, numerous local mission programs and a growing fellowship with Christ as our Lord and Master.

In August 2002, the church called Dr. Bill and Rev. Roxie Davis to serve as our co-pastors.  Several new ventures have happened under their inspirational leadership.  A new sound, light and camera system has been installed in the sanctuary.  We have enjoyed an upgrade to our pipe organ.  The Davises, along with the congregation, hope to have a long and fruitful ministry for the Lord Jesus Christ.

First Presbyterian Church continues to provide its members and the people of the community with countless mission projects.  We proudly host MCREST, a homeless shelter that travels to a number of churches.  We have our Annual Block Party that brings in people from our community in hopes of furthering a relationship with Jesus Christ.

In 2007 we also began our Morning Glory Worship services on Sunday morning.  We have been faithfully led in this service by our Pastors, Worship Leaders and Sue Peters, the music director for the service.  We hope that this service allow people another avenue to find Jesus Christ.