Our Mission :

The First Presbyterian Church of Maple Ridge is located sixteen miles north of Standish, Michigan, in a rural area which is developing as a region for resort - retirement settlement. Towns which are nearby include Prescott, Turner, Twining, Skidway Lake and Forest Lake.

Once a thriving, farm-family oriented congregation, Maple Ridge has, like many rural churches, lost most of its younger members. The congregation that remains is committed to a local mission which provides a distinctively Presbyterian worship, fellowship and service to its community. Being the only Presbyterian Church serving the area northwest of Saginaw Bay (including Arenac, losco and Ogemaw Counties), it is registered with the State and our denomination as an historic site. Organized in 1886, it is the oldest church in the township.

The Maple Ridge Church is currently celebrating its Centennial Year. Much is being done to enhance the building, in addition to the recent re-roofing project, addition of a Church Office, Etc. A Fund to obtain a new Church Organ was recently started and is being successfully underwritten by the donations of members and friends of the congregation. Redecoration of the Sanctuary and re-siding the Church with vinyl siding are also being contemplated.