Mission Statement
The Mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan is to be the body of Christ and to glorify God. The Church nurtures its members in faith and service and spreads the good news of God’s salvation to all people.
We extend Christian love, worship, fellowship, education, and other support to meet the changing needs of our community. To these ends, we will reach out as a congregation by:
- Sharing God’s gifts
- Exemplifying God’s love
- Seeking justice for all
What We Believe
The First Presbyterian Church of Matawan is a reformed faith community of the PC(USA). We believe in God’s sovereignty, salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, through our covenant with God. Core tenets of our tradition include the Trinity, Scripture’s authority, justice for all people and serving God through actions like feeding the hungry, healing, and advocating for peace and equity. We follow Reformed theology, focusing on God’s unmerited favor (grace) and the priesthood of all believers, meaning all members share in ministry. We have a representative form of government, with Elders and Pastor serving together. Our church also has a very active Board of Deacons.
Diversity
Our members come from 20 countries and six continents. They each bring the richness of their culture and traditions, as well as differing experiences. We celebrate that diversity.
We have also come from two churches–Lincroft Presbyterian Church, and First Presbyterian of Matawan. LPC joined the church on November 23, 2025, and we celebrated our joining on January 11, 2026. We have welcomed 29 new members, new missions and ministries.
Learn more about the 179-year history of LPC here. And read about the ‘God-winks’ of LPC in the journey to merging, here.
History of First Presbyterian Church
The history of the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan can be traced back over 300 years. 
The Church has survived and thrived during both good times and bad. In March of 2021, Rev. Natalie Bell came to serve as Pastor.