This is about worshipping God and making God’s church a priority in our life.
This is about dedicating our lives and our resources to God…all I am and all I have belongs to God.
This is about caring for our physical health so that we have the energy to give our best to God, and about loving God with our actions.
This is about continuing to grow in our knowledge of the Bible, our faith traditions, and the world.
This is about caring enough about others to invite them to do the same.
The Spirit-led vitality that fuels the church’s worship, service, and mission. It reflects a commitment to actively living out faith, engaging with the world, and tirelessly working for justice and reconciliation.
A commitment to thoughtful faith, grounded in Scripture, tradition, and reason. It reflects the Presbyterian commitment to education, critical thinking, theological depth, lifelong learning, and discernment in seeking God’s will.
The ability to envision God’s kingdom beyond the present reality. It involves creativity in ministry, openness to new ways of being the church, and faith in God’s transformative work in the world. It is the prophetic vision to see beyond what is and work toward what could be—a world shaped by God’s justice, peace, and love.
The Christ-centered foundation of all that the church does. It is expressed in worship, fellowship, mission, and care for others, embodying God’s grace and compassion in action. It is the self-giving, inclusive, and compassionate care for all people, both within the church and in outreach to the broader community.
Cultivating a community of faith where people are spiritually engaged, connected across generations, and empowered to live out their discipleship in meaningful ways. This includes deepening worship, fostering authentic relationships, and equipping members to serve in our community.
Learning about and addressing the structures and systems that keep our neighbors in cycles of hardship.
Educating ourselves about, and seeking reconciliation and justice in a world still plagued by, racial injustice.
Our church logo is a vibrant and meaningful representation of who we are as a community of faith.
The primary color of purple not only reflects our mission and identity as a church, but it is also a primary color found in our sanctuary, visually connecting our worship space with our call to serve.
The blue, green, and orange elements reflect the colors of the Matthew 25 initiative, reminding us of our commitment to serve "the least of these" as Christ calls us.
The red in the logo signifies the love of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, which inspire us to share that love boldly with others.
The rainbow of colors together create a powerful symbol of our partnership with the Covenant Network of Presbyterians. This partnership affirms our ongoing work to be a welcoming and affirming congregation for all people, including our LGBTQIA+ siblings, as we live into the inclusive love of God at First Pres.
The Celtic cross connects us to our roots as Presbyterians who first immigrated here from Scotland, including those who helped to found First Presbyterian Church of Davenport.
The core values of energy, intelligence, imagination, and love come from one of the historic ordination questions asked to all leaders in the church (both clergy and lay leaders) when they are ordained into leadership.