Reformed Preaching. Reformed Worship. For God's Glory and Your Joy.
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Norway. We are an international church in Stavanger, Norway. Our church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and Den Presbyterianske Kirken i Norge (DPKN). We exist to glorify God that Norwegians and internationals might enjoy him forever.
In short, we are a fellowship of Norwegians and internationals who love God and have a heart for Reformed theology and worship. Above all, we preach the Word of God and believe with our Lord Jesus Christ that, "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 5:4).
Services are in English.
You can learn more about our church and service times below.
Our Passion
Our passion is gospel-centered preaching, worship, community, and mission for the glory of God and the joy of God's people.
You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.
Psalm 16:11
Join Us for Worship
We gather every Lord's Day (Sunday) at 10:00 for adult and children's Sunday school classes and at 11:30 for morning worship. Services are held at the Clarion Hotel Stavanger. Free parking and public transportation options are nearby. Contact us for more information.
Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Matthew Stanghelle
Pastor Matt is a Minnesota native who has many family ties to Norway. He is married to Deborah, and they have four children. They consider it a great privilege to church plant in the land of Matt's forefathers. Matt is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:20-21