About BPC
The worship of God is the heart of the Christian faith and the center of our life together in the church. We have opportunities for traditional worship at Buford Presbyterian Church each Sunday.
Worship Times
From August through May, we gather for worship each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
In June and July, we adhere to a summer schedule of one service at 10:00 a.m.
Sunday School – Adult Sunday School, Youth Sunday School, and 2 & 3 Year-Old Sunday School begin at 9:45 a.m. and are offered August through May. Children Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to participate in Children’s Choir from 9:30-10:00 a.m., then enjoy Sunday School from 10:00-10:45 a.m.
Children's worship is offered August through May during the 11:00 a.m. worship service for children ages 3 through Kindergarten. A nursery is also provided during the 11:00 service for children up to 2 years old.
Special worship services are offered on Ash Wednesday, Maundy Thursday, and multiple services on Christmas Eve. The Sacrament of Holy Communion is observed on the first Sunday of each month as well as on Maundy Thursday and the Christmas Eve services.
BPC's History
Founded in 1890 with 14 charter members, Buford Presbyterian Church previously stood on Main Street in downtown Buford, Georgia. The building was destroyed by fire in 1922 and replaced in 1925 with a sturdier brick building at 170 Main Street. During the 1920's the church grew to about 60 members and was supplied by students from Columbia Theological Seminary. Membership grew slowly and a full-time pastor was not called until 1973 when the Rev. Bill Crosland was installed.
In 1974, the Greater Atlanta Presbytery purchased the current 8-acre lot on Buford Highway in Sugar Hill, GA. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new building was held on July 10, 1983, and the congregation celebrated Holy Communion in the new sanctuary on October 14, 1984. The building underwent re-modeling and enlargement including a new sanctuary and educational space in 1996-1997. We added additional facilities in 2003 including the Fellowship Hall and additional educational space.
Becoming a Member
There are three ways a person can join a particular congregation in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). These three ways of joining are:
- Profession of Faith
- Reaffirmation of Faith
- Transfer of Membership Certificate
If you are interested in becoming a member of Buford Presbyterian, reach out to Pastor Rix at rix@bufordpres.com.
