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About FPCCS

We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

We’re one of the liveliest Presbyterian congregations in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Upcoming events

Vacation Bible School 2026

Jul 13, 2026 · 8:00 am Jul 17, 2026 · 1:00 pm

Join us this summer for an amazing Bible adventure filled with laughter, learning, and fun times with friends new and old!

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World Communion

Sep 6, 2026 Oct 4, 2026 ·

Around the world, millions of people suffer from racial injustice, gender injustice, wars and conflict, and religious discrimination. This special offering fights against these concerns.

Choirs and music

At First Presbyterian Church we offer an opportunity for every voice to sing God’s praises through our excellent and varied music program.  

Our musical groups and choirs, led by professional and volunteer musicians, perform in a wide variety of musical styles (and languages!), with at least one group or choir participating in each service.

All choirs meet regularly on Wednesday evenings for practice, and new musicians (members and non-members alike) are always welcome to join in.

Choir “season” generally runs from September through May of each year.  Our church is blessed with several choirs which participate in worship.

We also enjoy the wonderful sounds of a 1922 Möller pipe organ.



Adult bell choir

For persons of high school age through adult. Rehearsals every Wednesday in Fellowship Hall 7:00 pm through March.

Directed by Richard Cochrane

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Adult choir

For adults and older high school students who love to sing. Through March, rehearsals on Tuesdays at 6:15 PM in the sanctuary. (Subject to change – watch this site)

Directed by Frank Jones

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Presbybop quartet (and friends)

Our church is blessed to have the Presbybop Quartet make First Presbyterian their “home” for rehearsals and for presenting music from time to time.

This group of jazz musicians, dedicated to creating jazz music to glorify God, periodically performs during worship and other events. Featuring the keyboard work of Rev. Bill Carter, Presbybop albums and songs are available at both CDBaby and iTunes.

Website: presbybop.com

Bible time

Bible Time, a new program for our children (age 4 to approx. grade 4) to hear Bible stories told in a fun and engaging way. Each Sunday morning following the anthem, children will be invited to depart the sanctuary for Bible Time (designed to last about 20 minutes). They will return for the Prayers and the end of the service.

A note about scholarships: There are several scholarships available to youth of various ages for conferences, camp, and other programs. Check out our scholarship page.

For details regarding specific youth activities and events, check our Christian Education page.

Worship Information

Our worship services blend classic and contemporary elements. On any given Sunday, you might hear Bach or Brubeck. The prayers are spoken in language we understand. The sermons interpret the scripture in helpful and hopeful words. We celebrate the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of each month.

Masks are not required in the building, however if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please do. Your concerns are valued and respected.

Our Sunday Worship Schedule:

10:00AM – 11:00AM We offer a classic service that we have enjoyed for many years: a full liturgy of traditional worship with the stirring sounds of the organ and our choirs.

Live Stream (10am Sunday) View latest bulletin

You can stream past worship services on our YouTube Channel here.



Transportation

If you need transportation, call (570) 586-6306 or email the church office at office@fpccs.org

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Large print Bibles and bulletins

Large print Bibles and bulletins available: ask the usher as you enter the sanctuary.



Our style of worship

Curious about our style of worship? Click here for information on the Order of Our Worship Service.



Children

Children are important to us, so we have several options for your child or children to join in worship.

  • As children enter worship each Sunday, they will be offered a children’s Bible and handouts to help them follow along with the service. You will also notice each pew has a laminated guide that explains how children can engage in worship.
  • There are activities for your child in the worship bags located in the Narthex.
  • For the youngest children, we have a fully-staffed nursery available during worship in room 208.
  • Bible Time is for young children, age 4 and up, to hear Bible stories told in a fun and engaging way. This program meets each Sunday morning for 20 minutes during worship.

Christian education

We at First Presbyterian Church value our Christian Education programs.

Classes for spring

Beginning on April 22, we start our series on “Strangers, Aliens, and Refugees
This five week Wednesday Bible Study series continues through May 20 as we explore what the Bible teaches us about who strangers and aliens are, and how to respond to them when they come among us today. Sessions will cover a varied collection of topics.

We meet at 6:00 pm in the library (Room 206)

Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study Group

This group normally meets on the first and third Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Presbyterian Women Bible Study

This group normally meets on the third Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Mission and Justice

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are your doing for others?”

The purpose of the Mission & Justice Committee of First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit is to provide church and community members with the opportunity to serve as Christ’s disciples. Following Christ’s teaching, we seek to minister to those in greatest need, seeking equality, challenging injustice and working towards a world of peace.

Financial and Service Support

Guided by our denomination’s Office of Presbyterian Missions we support a variety of local, national, and even international organizations working on issues of mission and justice.

Some of those we support are listed below.

We also promote the four PC (USA) “Special Offerings” across each year, most of which support mission and justice work, and organize educational experiences (classes, table-talks, visual displays, print pieces, etc.) to inform and inspire our congregation.

Local mission and justice

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World mission and justice

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Service

  • Adopt a Highway
  • CEO Weinberg Food Bank
  • My Brother’s Keeper quilts