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Scholarships

First Presbyerian Church offers several scholarship programs for youth of various ages.



High school seniors

The Paul R. Dobson Memorial Scholarship has been established to recognize a graduating high school senior member of our church who plans to further his/her education.

All completed applications received in the church office will be considered.

PDF Application



All Ages: The Robert London Scholarship

The Christian Education and Growth Committee is pleased to offer scholarships to any child, teen or young adult who wishes to go to a church camp, church leadership conference, church national event, or other Christian Education event. 

PDF Application

The amount given to each student is considered on an individual basis. Applications can be picked up in the church office and are also available below .

The scholarship is in the memory of Rev. Bob London, who was active in our congregation. For the 18 years before his retirement he served as the Christian Education Consultant for the churches of the Lehigh and Lackawanna Presbyteries in the Synod of the Trinity, Presbyterian Church USA. In this capacity, he also served as the staff consultant for Camp Lackawanna in Tunkhannock, Pa., and Camp Brainerd in Stroudsburg, Pa.

Upcoming events

Special Offerings

Feb 18, 2026 Apr 5, 2026 ·

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. Your support of the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) serves individuals and communities in need.

Jazz with the Blue Note Jazztet

Mar 15, 2026 · 4:00 pm

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.

 

CEO Weinburg Food Bank

Mar 21, 2026 · 9:00 am

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.

L. I. F. T.

Mar 29, 2026 · 11:00 am 11:30 am

We will host a L.I.F.T. (Living in Faith Together) program after worship on Palm Sunday.

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!