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Welcome to the online home of First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, PA We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) with over 400 members. We are glad you have found the website of this lively, loving and faithful congregation. We invite you to explore and discover why so many thoughtful Christians in our region make this church their spiritual home.
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Advent at the First Presbyterian Church
- Advent activity bag are still availble at the church office.
- December 3 - First Sunday of Advent
- December 3 - Intergenerational Advent program and lunch.
- December 10 - Second Sunday of Advent
- December 17 - Third Sunday of Advent
- December 18 - Blue Christmas Service
- December 24 - 10:00 am - Pagent for all ages
- December 24 - 8:00 pm - Lessons and Carols
- December 24 - 11:00 pm - The Presbybop Christmas Eve Band
Raise Your Hand!- Volunteers are needed:
- Earth Care Corner -more-
- November 29 - Advent Study begin at 6:00 pm
- December 2, 10:00 am - Join in to decorate the sanctuary for Advent. All hands on deck to place flowers, wreaths, and other signs of the season.
- December 3 - Sundays in Advent begin with a sermon based on Isaiah 64:1-9. Learn more
- December 3 - LIFT (Living in Faith Together) A regularly occurring intergenerational program and meal held after worship. We welcome families of all sizes and ages to break bread together as we hear about John the Baptist and engage with one another in discussion and activities.-learn more-
- Immerse Bible Group - Want to read the Bible with others in a supportive, non-threatening small group? Beginning on October 9 and continuing on Mondays at 1:30 pm this group will meet at members' homes. -Learn more- Contact the office at 570-586-6306 for locations.
- Scholarships -
Did you know that First Presbyterian offers various scholarships for post high-school students? And that we offer scholarships for church-related education and events? -Learn more-
- Presbyterian Church (USA) - The 2022 General Assembly has concluded its meeting. Curious about the decisions? Want to learn more? Here is a summary
- The FPCCS Endowment Fund - Your session has created the FPCCS Endowment Fund to ensure a long-term source of funds to sustain us well into the twenty-first century . -more-
- Upper Room Devotional Booklets - The current issue is available at the church. If you or someone you know routinely takes one home, please leave a message on the church voicemail (570-586-6306) or send a message to office@fpccs.org and we will mail it out.
- St. Francis Clothing Center is now accepting clothing. Please donate warm winter clothing, including coats. Donations may be placed in Fellowship Hall.
- The 120-year old Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study has become an online-only free digital resource. This move broadens the reach of the book’s audience by sharing its inspiring content in a timelier manner and also demonstrates good stewardship of church resources.
The Mission Yearbook dates back to 1892 as a simple calendar of prayer to help women’s societies pray for missionaries on designated days. It has the longest history of any denominational mission and prayer book in the United States. - Going on vacation? Did you know that you can set up your on-line giving so your pledge goes to the church even if you can't. Click on the big green pledge button and and set up your periodic giving. You can also direct a gift to any program. Missions, music, youth programs, OGHS and the Deacon's Fund are just a few of the many programs that can use your gifts.
- The Presbyterian Church (USA) is governed by its Book of Order. More than a mere "rule book," the Book of Order is a collection of wisdom, a statement of our church's values, and reasonable operating principles for how the church of Jesus Christ will do its work in the world. The Presbyterian Book of Order is available for downloading here.
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