The Presbyterian denomination has been active in Brazoria since the 1830's, first worshipping with Episcopal and Methodist congregations in the Union Church built around 1853 in Brazoria. After that church was destroyed in the 1900 storm, Presbyterians met in the former county courthouse, which had been used for various functions after the county seat moved to Angleton in 1896. On Sunday, September 14, 1913, the Reverend T. C. Johnston organized the First Presbyterian Church of Brazoria with eleven members. Services were held in a room over Smith's store in downtown Brazoria until a permanent building was erected. In 1915, church trustees purchased land from E. Shelby Smith in a newly developed area near the railroad, and by August 25, 1916, a building stood at the corner of Louisiana and Virginia streets. As membership grew in the 1920's, the congregation built the first of many additions and renovations, with repair funds raised in part by the Woman's Auxiliary, which served dinner every Saturday. After the 1932 storm, the church was shared with other denominations until their buildings could be repaired. The congregation also remained active in the community through musical and theatrical productions, by providing space for local organizations, through vacation Bible school, and through local and global mission support, making a large impact through its commitment to local partnerships and community involvement.