199 N. Columbus Ave

   Mount Vernon, New York 10553

        Phone 914-664-0623

See Bio on pastor page for now

Catherine Brown is the Office Administrator/Secretary to Pastor Betty J. Griffin. She has been the Office Administrator since 1995. Cathy is married to Roscoe Brown and they are proud parents of three children,  Shinolia, Candice, and Kevin. Cathy loves to cook, read, knit, and travel.

One of her favorite scriptures is Psalm 23.

She attended the First Spanish Baptist Church in Spanish Harlem and shortly after moved to the Bronx, then Mount Vernon where she joined First Presbyterian Church.

Georgina has served as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, elder and has led and served on significant committees in the church and the Presbytery.Georgina is a member of the Session/Council serving as the Clerk for the past eight years.

Rev. Betty J. Griffin is the newly called Pastor of First Presbyterian Church.

She is excited about the great possibilities here at First Presbyterian Church.

The scripture that informs her ministry is Col. 3:17. “And whatever you do in word or in deed do   everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,

 giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

Elder Freeman maintains our website and works with a  small media committee to plan and improve our site as is  needed. We try to offer our members and visitors the  content that will help them to share our vision of a well  balanced spiritual life. First Presbyterian Church welcome  your comments and prayers.

Moses Copeland is the church Custodian. He has faithfully served the Church for 11 years. Moses is a quiet man with a big heart. Moses is the proud parent of six children.

First Presbyterian Church is grateful for his service.

Mr.Osborn the Minister of music for The First Presbyterian Church of Mount Vernon,NY Mr Osborn is affiliated with several music organizations, American Choral Society of Music, Educators National Conference,the American Guild of Organist, just to name a few. His musical groups perform with renown personalities of varied musical backgrounds.

Elder Edward Johnson has been a member of the congregation since his youth. He is a graduate of Pace University, (BBA, Accounting and Data Processing) and is Church Treasurer. He is the central contact for church finances and over-sees all aspects of church financial operations and resources. Ed has a life-long love of music styles and he and his wife Judy sing in the Chancel Choir.