WELCOME
First Pres Tampa is a place where people can meet Jesus, engage in life-giving community, and everyone is welcome.
We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for our Sunday services!
Let us know you were here! Use the button above to fill out our Connect Card. We would love to get to know more about you!
We believe in creating a space where people can have authentic encounters with Christ, discover their gifts and use them for God's glory. Join us for our Sunday services!
Let us know you were here! Use the button above to fill out our Connect Card. We would love to get to know more about you!
MEET OUR PASTORS
With over 40 years of faithful service to the city of Tampa, Revs. Fitz and Kathy Conner passionately lead First Pres Tampa. With their roots in Young Life, their ministry focuses on real relationships and real transformation with others through discipleship, biblical application, and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus.
Earning their degrees together at Fuller Seminary, they continue to be lifelong learners of scripture and avid apprentices of Jesus. In their free time Fitz and Kathy enjoy playing golf, walking their dog, Tally, and spending time with their family.
Earning their degrees together at Fuller Seminary, they continue to be lifelong learners of scripture and avid apprentices of Jesus. In their free time Fitz and Kathy enjoy playing golf, walking their dog, Tally, and spending time with their family.
CURRENT MESSAGE SERIES
Faith isn't just something we believe—it's something we live.
The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible, inviting us to move beyond good intentions and into a life that reflects the character of Jesus. Through everyday challenges—how we handle hardship, the words we speak, the people we serve, the choices we make, and the wisdom we pursue—James reminds us that authentic faith always shows up in real life.
Over five weeks, we'll discover how a relationship with Jesus transforms not just what we think, but how we love, lead, work, speak, and care for others.
Join us Sundays at 9:00am and 10:45am as we explore what it means to live a faith that is genuine, grounded, and unmistakably visible.
We stream our 9:00am worship service. You can join online by clicking the button above on Sundays!
The book of James is one of the most practical books in the Bible, inviting us to move beyond good intentions and into a life that reflects the character of Jesus. Through everyday challenges—how we handle hardship, the words we speak, the people we serve, the choices we make, and the wisdom we pursue—James reminds us that authentic faith always shows up in real life.
Over five weeks, we'll discover how a relationship with Jesus transforms not just what we think, but how we love, lead, work, speak, and care for others.
Join us Sundays at 9:00am and 10:45am as we explore what it means to live a faith that is genuine, grounded, and unmistakably visible.
We stream our 9:00am worship service. You can join online by clicking the button above on Sundays!
FIRST PRES MIDDLE CARNIVAL
STEP RIGHT UP—All students 6th -8th grade are invited to join us for our First Pres Middle kick-off Carnival Sunday, August 23rd from 5-6pm at First Pres!
There will be a Bounce House, Cotton Candy, Raffle & Prizes, Snow Cones, and Games! Invite a friend! Come one, come all! We can't wait to see your student there!
There will be a Bounce House, Cotton Candy, Raffle & Prizes, Snow Cones, and Games! Invite a friend! Come one, come all! We can't wait to see your student there!
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MIXER
WHEN: Wednesday, August 26th
TIME: 6:30pm
WHERE: First Pres 2nd Floor Loft
Looking to meet new people and have a great night out? If you're in your mid-20s to early 30s, we'd love for you to join us for our Young Professionals Mixer Wednesday, August 26!
We'll meet for a casual evening of great conversation, new connections, and a delicious Taco Dirty dinner.
Bring a friend, $12 for dinner, and come hang out—we can't wait to meet you!
RSVP to Kathy Conner at 813-766-2254 or click the button below.
TIME: 6:30pm
WHERE: First Pres 2nd Floor Loft
Looking to meet new people and have a great night out? If you're in your mid-20s to early 30s, we'd love for you to join us for our Young Professionals Mixer Wednesday, August 26!
We'll meet for a casual evening of great conversation, new connections, and a delicious Taco Dirty dinner.
Bring a friend, $12 for dinner, and come hang out—we can't wait to meet you!
RSVP to Kathy Conner at 813-766-2254 or click the button below.
GATHER
WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
WHERE: First Pres, 3302 W. Horatio St.
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone is invited to join us for GATHER: A quarterly church WIDE experience. Gather is a chance for us to take all that we love about Deep & Wide and duplicate it as four single evenings throughout the year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gather our entire church to grow in relationships with each other and Jesus. We'll enjoy dinner together, an engaging teaching series, and the chance to kick around questions in a Life Group setting. Our September topic will be 2 Corinthians 10:5, letting Jesus transform our minds.
WHERE: First Pres, 3302 W. Horatio St.
TIME: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone is invited to join us for GATHER: A quarterly church WIDE experience. Gather is a chance for us to take all that we love about Deep & Wide and duplicate it as four single evenings throughout the year.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gather our entire church to grow in relationships with each other and Jesus. We'll enjoy dinner together, an engaging teaching series, and the chance to kick around questions in a Life Group setting. Our September topic will be 2 Corinthians 10:5, letting Jesus transform our minds.