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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.
We welcome all people to our church family.
Advent and Christmas at the Church on the Hill
Christmas is nearly here. At the First Presbyterian Church, we have a varied program of Advent and Christmas worship and outreach opportunities for members and our community.
Advent Bags - for households are available from the Christian Education committee, and can be picked up at the church.
Worship
Please join us for worship and our other Advent and Christmas activities:
- December 15 - Third Sunday of Advent - Luke 1:46-55 - “God, Magnified”
December 16 - We offer a Blue Christmas service at 7:00 p.m. for all who are weary, sad, or grieving. The service will take place in the church sanctuary and will be live-streamed. - December 22 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Luke 1:68-79 - “The Past is Present”
- December 24- Christmas Eve -
- 4:00 pm - A service for families.
- 8:00 pm - Lessons and carols
- 11:00 pm - The Jazz communion
- December 29 - First Sunday of Christmas - Luke 2:23-32 - “A Sense of Accomplishment”
* All services are live streamed.
Raise Your Hand!- Volunteers are needed:
- Earth Care Corner -more-
- December 1 - Advent bags are available. The Advent Bag helps us to prepare for the season. Each bag contains Advent calendar, devotions, activity suggestions, supplies for a craft, and more.
December 1 - Advent begins - The Season of Advent is a time to reflect on our many blessings, remember God’s promises, practice patience (hopefully slowing down our busy-ness), and prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.
- December 2 - 22 - This is the season to support the Christmas Joy Offering. This is the PC(USA) special offering to provide assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders
- Immerse Bible Group - Want to read the Bible with others in a supportive, non-threatening small group? Every Monday 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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WORSHIP TIME
Our service is at 10:00 am.
Nursery
Our nursery is available for children three years and younger
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Worship Information
If you're curious about what a truly nurturing community of believers is like, then you should come to the worship information page to find out how you can get involved. We hope you join us.
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