FCPC History

In 1953 a group of families living in the Fox Chapel area began to worship together at Shadyside Academy. The Rev. Bickford Lang served as the first pastor. The congregation was officially organized in October 1953 with 339 charter members.

The Chapel was erected in December 1953 and worship services began to be held on the site of the present church.  The church facility has grown to include the Christian Education building, the Fellowship Hall, and the Sanctuary, which was completed in 1964.

In the last decade the congregation engaged in a systematic program of mission support and extension of facilities, including the new Christian Education classrooms, the Atrium, the Memorial Garden and Columbarium.

The Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church has been led by five senior pastors since its founding. Chris Taylor came to Fox Chapel in 2005.