The Arts at First Presbyterian Concert Series began in 2001 as an opportunity for church members to invite their friends and neighbors to quality artistic events. Over the years the series has featured professional choirs such as the Lyric Consort and Robert Dale Chorale, Simple Gifts folk duo, violinist Sophie Till, pianist Ron Stabinsky, Mock Turtle Marionette Theater, Presbybop Jazz Quartet, organist Mark Laubach, and many others.
All concerts are held at First Presbyterian Church, 300 School Street, Clarks Summit. Concerts are open to the public and are free of charge, but a free-will offering is taken to help defray the costs of the event.
September 14, 2025, 4:00 pm – Salute to Duke Ellington: With the internationally-acclaimed Bloom/Funkhouser Duo (Peter H. Bloom, flute, and John Funkhouser, piano).
October 12, 2025, 4:00 pm – Choral Artistry with the Arcadia Chorale.
October 26, 2025, 4:00 pm – Bluegrass with Colebrook Road.
January 30 – February 1 – 26, 2026 – The Clarks Summit Festival of Ice. FPCCS will have a variety of activies for all ages. Keep watching for more information.
Saturday, February 7, 2026, 4:00 pm – Silent Movie with organist Dan Brownell.
March 15, 2026, 4:00 pm – Jazz with the Blue Note Jazztet.
April 26, 2025, 4:00 pm – A Classical Bouquet with Nate Worrell.
Friday, May 15, 2025, 7:00 pm – An Evening of Broadway with Tim Shew
The Arts at First Presbyterian series is supported by the Lackawanna County Arts & Cultural Grant, a program of the Lackawanna County Commissioners Bill Gaughan, Thom Welby, and Chris Chermak. Additional support comes from the members and staff of the First Presbyterian Church, and by individual contributions. We thank them for their generous support.
The members and staff of the First Presbyterian Church; and by individual contributions. We thank them for their generous support.
There is no admission charge for these events, but free-will offerings are generally taken. For more information, call the church office at 570-586-6306.
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The Blue Note Jazztet specializes in the finger-snapping tunes from the venerable tradition of the Blue Note record label . This is hard-swinging and accessible music, mostly from the 1950’s and ‘60’s.
All are welcome to join us on March 21st, from 9:00 am—12:00 pm we will be
packing boxes at the CEO Weinberg Food Bank in Pittston. Sign up in the Narthex or call the office.
