The congregation of Government Street Presbyterian Church, as the people of God called to worship and work in the center city of Mobile, pursue our mission to use our unique resources and opportunities to love, to honor, and to glorify God and to give hope, comfort, instruction and inspiration to all persons that they may become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. Our members participate actively in the church's commitments through urban ministries, international ministries, Baytreat ministries, worship, education and fellowship.

This congregation is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the oldest and largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States, with nearly 3 million members nationwide. We are one of 31 churches of the Presbytery of South Alabama, and are known as the mother of Presbyterianism in southern Alabama. Presbyterians trace our roots to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century, and to theologian John Calvin of Geneva and reformer John Knox of Scotland. Presbyterians were highly influential in the religious and political climates of colonial America.
 

Presbyterians practice both infant and adult baptism. Most parents bring their infants for baptism because we believe that baptism is a sign of grace and that God's grace is extended to the children of believers even before children can articulate their faith. However, some Presbyterians choose to be baptized at the time of their profession of faith. Presbyterians baptize by sprinkling.

We welcome anyone who believes and trusts in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior to become a member of our church family.

We receive members in three ways:
TRANSFER means you are a member of another church and want to place your membership at GSPC. Our church staff will write for your membership letter to be transferred.
PROFESSION OF FAITH assumes you have never been a member of a church, and one becomes a member by answering the questions of faith during worship.
REAFFIRMATION OF FAITH is sometimes used by people who have not attended a church in recent years and come into membership by reaffirming their faith, rather than by transfer of letter.

Guesnard House

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The Guesnard House was built in 1855 by Theodore Guesnard, a prominent Mobile jeweler, and his wife Zeline. Mr. Guesnard was one of the incorporators in 1854 of the famous "Can't Get Away Club" an organization that functioned for the relief of the city in the yellow fever epidemic. The house situated on the corner of Conti and Jackson streets follows the mode in Mobile townhouses of that period. Dominating the double parlors are walnut and gold cornices with matching pier mirrors. Throughout the house are the original pine floors. In the second parlor, both the Italian black marble mantel and the gas chandelier of brass, now electrified, are original the the house. The chandelier in this room is typical of the era. The handsome woodwork is Greek revival, and the ceilings are fourteen feet high. The Guesnard House is owned by GSPC and the Presbyterian Women are responsible for restoring this typical town house. A recent revitalization has taken place and the VIRTUAL TOUR available here is, as they say, worth a thousand words. The House is available for members and their sponsored guests for showers, receptions, small weddings and meetings. Contact Linda Killilea, Director of Hospitality, at 434-9326 to make reservations.